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Nov 15, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Langston Hardy (11) reacts after a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wake Forest Athletics via Imagn Images

Wake Forest's Defensive Line Must Wreak Havoc Again This Season

Justin Kontul

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16 Hours Ago

Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Akron Zips quarterback Ben Finley (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

College Football Program Plans to Allow One Fan to Become Offensive Coordinator in Week 2

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 4, 2026

Sep 14, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) runs against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Davaughn Patterson (13) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Wake Forest Has a Defensive Problem Solver in Davaughn Patterson

Seth Dowdle

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver Carlos Hernandez (8) looks to elude Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Deago Brumfield (4) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

What Wake Forest's Running Back and Wide Receiver Rooms Will Look Like

Justin Kontul

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Aug 3, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest's defensive lineman Langston Hardy talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Demon Deacons Teammates Say to Watch in 2026

Justin Kontul

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Jul 27, 2026

Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest's defensive lineman Langston Hardy talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Langston Hardy Could Be the Heart of Wake Forest's Defense in 2026

Seth Dowdle

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Jul 26, 2026

The SMU Mustang offense lined up against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons' offense, Oct. 25, 2025.

A Sneak Peek of the Technical Side Behind Wake Forest Football

Alex Gendron

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Jul 24, 2026

Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert talks with members of the media at the 2026 ACC Kickoff on Friday, July 17 in Charlotte, NC

What We Learned From Wake's Conference Opponents at ACC Kickoff

Alex Gendron

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Jul 22, 2026

Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest's quarterback Gio Lopez talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

What a Gio Lopez Offense Will Look Like for Wake Forest

Justin Kontul

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Jul 21, 2026

Jake Dickert, Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Jake Dickert Revealed Plenty About Wake Forest's Direction at ACC Kickoff

Alex Gendron

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Jul 20, 2026

Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert talks with members of the media at the 2026 ACC Kickoff on Friday, July 17 in Charlotte, NC

What Did We Learn About Wake Forest Football at ACC Kickoff

Barry Lewis

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Jul 19, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Jake Dickert ready to lead his team onto the field during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Why Wake Forest's Mindset Could Be Its Biggest Strength in 2026

Seth Dowdle

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Jul 17, 2026

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) calls for a snap from offensive lineman Matt Gulbin (51) against Western Michigan during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Commanders Rookie Matt Gulbin Could Be Training Camp’s Biggest Sleeper

Philip Hughes

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Jul 17, 2026

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies

Former Freshman All-American Named Most Impactful Transfer WR in the SEC

Tucker Harlin

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Jul 16, 2026

Duke managed to win the 2025 ACC title thanks to the conference's fifth tiebreaker.

How the ACC Is Fixing Tiebreakers After Chaotic Season Led to Eight-Win Duke Capturing Football Title

Tim Capurso

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Jul 15, 2026

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) celebrates

Louisville Preseason CFB27 Preview Series: Game 4 vs. Wake Forest

Matthew McGavic

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Jul 7, 2026

Wake Forest linebacker Aiden Hall chases SMU quarterback

Six Wake Forest Football Players Earn ACC Preseason Honors

Justin Kontul

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Jul 6, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Nick Andersen (45) and Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Robby Ashford (2) dump mayo on head coach Jake Dickert and his family receive the traditional mayo dump after Wake Forest Demon Deacons win at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

A Way-Too-Early Look at Wake Forest's Bowl Possibilities

Seth Dowdle

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Jun 27, 2026

Wake Forest defensive back Davaughn Patterson speaks to the media in a breakout session at ACC Kickoff on July 23.

Three Players Chosen to Represent Wake Forest at 2026 ACC Kickoff

Alex Gendron

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Jun 26, 2026

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