Team building. Both Norfolk State and Chicago State (in its inaugural year of football) are setting the stage for this Saturday (September 26, 2026) and beyond
Team building. Team chemistry. Team culture. Tradition. Making history. These are terms we typically read and hear about when it comes to a myriad of fields, including college sports and specifically, college football. This Saturday, September 26, 2026 (at 6pm CST at SeatGreek Stadium), fans of the game of football can see how 2 teams are setting the stage for a potentially successful season and beyond, ranging from the wins and losses to simply building a foundation for
The Hurricanes hold off the Deacs. Despite a late push, #5 Miami holds on for a 33-20 win.
Preview: #5 Miami Hurricanes (2-0, 1-0) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 0-0) Back in July, we noted while every game is important, Wake Forest would have a second half of September which could be a game-changer (click HERE to read our article). And such a game takes place at Allegacy Financial Stadium (September 18, 2026 with a 7:30pm Primetime kickoff via ESPN) as the Deacs host one of teams which is among the best in the country, the 5th ranked Miami Hurricanes. Led by
Debut of Year 2: The Deacs continue to be "Built in the Dark" and come to light with a 38-16 win on Opening Night
Preview (Akron Zips vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons) It's Labor Day Weekend and it's more than just a holiday weekend. It's the start of college football and on September 3, 2026 (7pm EST kickoff at Allegacy Financial Stadium), the Akron Zips (Mid-American Conference) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Atlantic Coast Conference) as their seasons commence. Coming off a 5-7 overall record (4-4 in conference), the Zips look to get back into bowl game contention along with making
Post-media week: the ACC releases its preseason awards as the focus for all teams shifts to the start of the season along with some keys to potential success for the 2026 football season
During the ACC Kickoff (July 15-17, 2026), nearly 190 members of the media make their way to Charlotte, NC to partake of the opportunity to speak with the member institutions' head coaches and 3 player representatives (click HERE to read our Day 2 coverage article). It's a way to engage with the teams said outlets typically cover along with speaking with those they may not get to do so on as consistent a basis (click HERE to read our Day 3 coverage article). Part of the medi
Closing out in the QC: Day 3 of the ACC Kickoff concludes with a full day of conversation with the players and coaches making moves for the start of the 2026 season
July 17, 2026 concludes the ACC Kickoff (media week for college football in the ACC), but it gets all ready for the start of the regular season (August 29, 2026) and the potential stories to unfold on the field and beyond. After a good day the day before (click HERE to read our article), we have a full slate of players and teams to speak with as all are focused on their team-building and other moving parts as the start of the regular season is truly right around the corner.
Kickoff in the QC (Part 1): The ACC Kickoff brings head coaches, team reps (players), personnel, and more from the member schools to usher in the start of the 2026 season
The QC (Charlotte, NC, which is known as the Queen City) is the place to be July 15-17, 2026. The three day stretch makes the city and the ACC the epicenter of college football. As one of the Power-4 conferences, the ACC Kickoff is an invitational as all 17 member schools send their head coaches, player/team reps, and personnel to meet and greet with the local, regional, and national media. With the start of the season (Week 0) including matchups between Florida State and N
Loving on Loving: from the game, people, and life, showing love for Jayden Loving
Do for love. A love for the game. These are adages regularly used when we see people showing a positive passion and purpose for what they do career-wise and beyond. And in this case, the terms fit when it comes to Jayden Loving. During our season coverage, we get an opportunity to see the defensive lineman (number 8) as a key presence for the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons football team, including his sense of insight and perspective to help the team regroup after a
The fruition of being built in the dark coming to a bright light: led by game MVP Robby Ashford's 5 touchdown performance, Wake wins 43-29 and ends their season as Duke's Mayo Bowl Champions
Preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4/4-4 in the ACC/tied for 7th in the conference) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-7/1-7 in the SEC/tied for the 13th in the conference) Game day is here, and for both Wake Forest and Mississippi State , it's an opportunity to close out the season on a positive note (click HERE for our media day coverage) in a primetime matchup (January 2, 2026 at 8pm EST ) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. While Wake is considered the road te
Media day magic: on the day before the Duke's Mayo Bowl, players from Mississippi State and Wake Forest share thoughts on the game and beyond
What a way to start your new year . On January 1, 2026 while others may be resting from the festivities of the evening before, on a cool, clear, and sunny morning at 10am EST, we have the pleasure of communing with fellow members of the media and more importantly, members from both the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-7 overall/1-7 in the SEC/tied for 13th place in the conference) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-4 overall/4-4 in the ACC/tied for 7th place in the conference) ar
A Big 4 Battle: Wake wins against their Tobacco Road rival by defeating the Tar Heels 28-12
Preview: UNC Tar Heels (4-5, 2-3 in the ACC) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-3, 3-3 in the ACC) On November 15, 2025 (4:30pm EST kickoff on the CW ), another edition of the state of North Carolina's oldest football rivalry is renewed. When it comes to the Big 4 (Duke, NC State, UNC, and Wake) getting together, it's usually a high-energy atmosphere amongst the players, campuses, alumni, and fans; today's Tobacco Road rivalry is no different as both teams are playing for mean
