

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


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


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


Victorious over #14 Virginia: Wake's gritty play results in 16-9 win on the road and a return to playing in bowl game season
Preview: #14 Virginia Cavaliers (8-1 overall/5-0 conference [1st place in the ACC}) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3 overall/2-3 conference [4 way tie for 5th place in the ACC]) In November, seasons can be made or broken. Both Virginia and Wake Forest come in with a lot to play for in tonight's nationally televised tilt at Scott Stadium (November 8, 2025/7pm kickoff on ESPN). The Cavaliers sit atop the ACC standings as they are the only undefeated team in conference play.


Stung in overtime: the Deacs drop a 30-29 thriller in overtime to the 18th ranked Yellow Jackets
Preview: #18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-0, 1-0) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-1, 0-1) Coming off their break/bye after their...


Tobacco Road tussle: the Deacs start fast, but the Wolfpack pulls away to hand them their first loss of the season (34-24)
Preview: NC State Wolfpack (2-0, 1-0) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 0-0) September 11th is already a significant day given what...
























