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Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Cooper Barkate (18) runs the ball against Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Davaughn Patterson (5) during the third quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Wake Forest Position Preview: Defensive Backs Enter 2026 With Renewed Optimism

Justin Kontul

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17 Hours Ago

Oct 11, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Anthony Hankerson (0) is tacked after a run by Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Langston Hardy (11) during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Way-Too-Early Louisville 2026 Opponent Preview: Wake Forest

Matthew McGavic

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May 24, 2026

Quarterback Darian Mensah transferred from Duke to Miami this offseason.

Projecting Every ACC Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

Zach Koons

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May 14, 2026

May 2, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of BMO Field before a match between San Jose Earthquakes and Toronto FC. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Wake Forest Football Heading to Canada for 2027 Opener

Seth Dowdle

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May 7, 2026

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Oct 11, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) celebrates on the sideline after a long touchdown run in the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Pair of Demon Deacons Selected in Late Rounds of 2026 NFL Draft

Seth Dowdle

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Apr 25, 2026

Wake Forest kicker Connor Calvert signs autographs for fans after Spring Fan Fest

Wake Forest Football Caps of Spring Ball, Turns Attention to the Summer

Justin Kontul

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Apr 24, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Brenen Thompson (0) makes a opening play catch defended by Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Karon Prunty (3) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Which Former Demon Deacons Have Best Shot in NFL Draft

Seth Dowdle

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Apr 23, 2026

Sep 7, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (97) tries to get past Oakland Raiders tackle Khalif Barnes (69) at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Raiders 19-14. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Every Wake Forest First-Round Pick in NFL Draft History

Seth Dowdle

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Apr 23, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne (1) runs the ball during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

2 Teams Most Likely to Draft Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne

Seth Dowdle

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Apr 20, 2026

Head football coach Jake Dickert rides out on the motercycle with the Demon Deacon

What Stood Out at Wake Forest's Spring Fan Fest?

Justin Kontul

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Apr 19, 2026

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price returns a kick for a touchdown in the second half of a NCAA football game.

One Perfect RB Target for the Seahawks in Every Round of the NFL Draft

Jeremy Brener

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Apr 19, 2026

The state of North Carolina has four schools within 80 miles, but which one is the best Tobacco Road rival?

Ranking Every Power 4 College Football Program in the State of North Carolina

Andrew Hughes

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Apr 13, 2026

Love and Price combined to rush for over 2,000 yards and 29 touchdowns for Notre Dame in 2025.

NFL Draft RB Rankings 2026: Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price Headline the Position

Gilberto Manzano

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Apr 7, 2026

Wake Forest running back Sawyer Seidl and wide reciever Carlos Hernandez at spring practice

What Stood Out in Wake Forest Football's First Spring Scrimmage?

Justin Kontul

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Apr 2, 2026

Wake Forest football coach Jake Dickert oversees spring practice

What's Brewing in Winston-Salem? Notes From Wake Forest Spring Practice

Justin Kontul

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Apr 1, 2026

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney runs down the hill before in Memorial Stadium before a game -- one of the signature pregame traditions in the ACC.

Ranking the ACC's College Football Stadiums Best to Worst

Ryan Young

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Mar 25, 2026

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Cowboys Doing Homework on 2 Dark Horse Running Backs Pre-Draft

Randy Gurzi

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Mar 25, 2026

Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez throws pass in spring practice

What Were the Takeaways from Wake Forest Football's First Spring Practice?

Justin Kontul

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Mar 21, 2026

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Julian Lewis’ Pre-Spring Ranking Raises Questions About Colorado’s Offense

Thomas Gorski

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Mar 7, 2026

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