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Overreaction: Did Wake Forest’s Win Answer Major Questions About the Offensive Line?

Overreaction: Did Wake Forest’s Win Answer Major Questions About the Offensive Line?

Heading into the Deacs Week One matchup against Akron, many questions centered on the play of a new, unproven offensive line. Fans were worried, and rightfully so, considering the lack of experience the offensive line had going into the season.

Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 8
QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform in His Debut?

QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform in His Debut?

In his first game as a Demon Deacon, Gio Lopez had himself a day. From the very beginning, it was evident that Coach Dickert was giving Lopez many opportunities to loosen up the cannon to start the season off.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 7
Ranking Wake Forest's Road Opponent Gameday Experiences

Ranking Wake Forest's Road Opponent Gameday Experiences

Now that football season has arrived, many Wake Forest fans may plan to venture away from Allegacy Financial Stadium to see their beloved Deacs. Wake faces road contests spanning the country, coast to coast, and College Football Tour provides insight into the gameday environments at each.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 7
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 6
What Did We Learn from Wake Forest's Opening Season Statement Win?

What Did We Learn from Wake Forest's Opening Season Statement Win?

Welcome back to What Did We Learn. With the return of the football season, my weekly article - a two-year-long tradition - now begins, where, at the end of every weekend, I release my weekly "What Did We Learn".

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / September 6
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 6

Wake Forest Women’s Basketball’s ACC Schedule Is Here

About a month after their non-conference schedule was released, the Wake Forest women's basketball team now knows their ACC opponents for the upcoming season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 4

Remembering Alphonso Smith Jr.

Alphonso Smith Jr. was an All-American cornerback who played for the Demon Deacons from 2005 to 2008. Smith passed away Wednesday morning, according to reports from Wake Forest and his family.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 3
Wake Forest Blitzes Akron in Season Opener

Wake Forest Blitzes Akron in Season Opener

Opening Nght went about as well as you could hope for the Demon Deacons. They won the toss, marched down to score the first touchdown, and never relinquished the lead.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ESPN / September 3

Former Wake Forest, NFL DB Smith dies at 40

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died, according to Wake Forest. No cause of death was given.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 3

It's Game Day! Our Staff Makes Their Picks

It's finally here! After months of anticipation, the day has finally arrived! No, it's not Christmas morning, but it might as well be! After 244 days, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football squad returns to the gridiron.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 3

Three Storylines to the Game: Wake Forest vs Akron

Wake Forest lost 24 players to the transfer portal after the 2025 season, forcing Coach Dickert and staff to go heavy on portal recruitment. The Demon Deacons will add 11 new transfers on offense and seven on defense.

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 2

Preview: Wake Forest Football Face Akron in 2026's Season Opener

Wake Forest Football is finally back for the 2026 season, as Head Coach Jake Dickert and the Demon Deacons look to start on a good note against the Akron Zips of the Mid-American Conference.

College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 2
Two Key Things to Watch for as Wake Forest's Season Kicks Off

Two Key Things to Watch for as Wake Forest's Season Kicks Off

The start of the 2026 college football season is almost here for Demon Deacon fans! The season kicks off tomorrow night against the Akron Zips of the MAC Conference.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 1
What Stood Out on Wake Forest’s First Depth Chart

What Stood Out on Wake Forest’s First Depth Chart

The Demon Deacons have released their first official depth chart as opening kickoff is now just over two days away. As with a year ago, some positions are still up in the air.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / August 31
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / ACC Digital Network / August 30
Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Blogger So Dear / August 28

Wake Forest Releases Week 1 Depth Chart

The Deacs have released the unofficial depth chart for their week 1 game against Akron, and it is—for the most part—what was expected. On the offensive side, the only real surprises are at tackle.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / College Football News / August 26

Wake Forest vs Akron Prediction: Are the Demon Deacons in Danger?

Wake Forest has the team to be sneaky-good among all the sneaky-good ACC teams, but there won’t be any sneaking up on anyone with Purdue, Miami, and Louisville up next.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 25
Wake Forest Names Gio Lopez Starter for 2026

Wake Forest Names Gio Lopez Starter for 2026

Wake Forest has officially settled its quarterback battle, and the choice brings immediate experience to the field. Pete Nakos of On3 reported that the Demon Deacons have named Gio Lopez as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Fadeaway World / August 17
Jeff Teague Says His Coach Took $10K After They Found $50K During A Recruiting Visit, Gave Him Just $1,000

Jeff Teague Says His Coach Took $10K After They Found $50K During A Recruiting Visit, Gave Him Just $1,000

Jeff Teague has shared plenty of unbelievable stories since becoming a podcast personality, but this latest revelation about his college recruitment might be one of the wildest ones to date.

Standout Hitters from the 2026 Cape Cod League Season

Standout Hitters from the 2026 Cape Cod League Season

The 2026 Cape Cod League season is done, meaning it’s review time. It was a grand time for many collegiate players, including the few draft-eligible players who went pro directly after their time in Massachusetts.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons News / Field Level Media / June 9
Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks without some of the distractions that might exist elsewhere.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7
Wake Forest's Lopez makes playing for Belichick at UNC sound miserable

Wake Forest's Gio Lopez makes playing for Bill Belichick at North Carolina sound miserable

In his first season of serving as the head coach of the Tar Heels, Belichick guided the program to a lackluster 4-8 record.

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