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The Miami Hurricanes and quarterback Darian Mensah are favored in Week 3.

Miami vs. Wake Forest Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 3

Peter Dewey

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 10, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up before the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Three Storylines I'm Watching Most In Miami's Week 3 Matchup Against Wake Forest

Justice Sandle

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 10, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) reacts to a touchdown scored by wide receiver Vance Spafford (13) in the third quarter against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 5 Miami at Wake Forest

Justice Sandle

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Sep 13, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Fame Ijeboi (2) is tackled by Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Davaughn Patterson (5) during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

How Wake Forest Snatched Victory From the Jaws of Defeat Against Purdue

Justin Kontul

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Sep 13, 2026

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Sep 12, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) is sacked during the second overtime period against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Wake Forest Wins OT Nailbiter Against Purdue

Alex Gendron

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Sep 12, 2026

Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) drops back to pass Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Three Questions to be Answered Against Purdue

Brandon Oakes

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Sep 12, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Deuce Lawrence (22) runs in the red zone defended by Akron Zips linebacker Donelius Johnson (32) during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Rival Report - Analyzing the Key Boilermakers

Keylor Piers

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Sep 11, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons cornerback Braylon Johnson (8) chases down Akron Zips quarterback Cibastian Broughton (11) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Full Steam Ahead: Our Staff Makes Their Picks

Barry Lewis

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Sep 11, 2026

Fans watch during the NCAA football game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Penn State Nittany Lions, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Penn State won 35-31.

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College Football Tour Visits Purdue and Ross-Ade Stadium

Andrew Bauhs

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Sep 10, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver Kam Shanks (5) runs into the end zone chased by Akron Zips defensive back Rodrick Hunter (13) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

How to Watch Wake Forest Football Take On Purdue in Old Gold & Black Duel

Sean Kennedy

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Sep 10, 2026

Wake Forest linebacker Vincent Firenze takes down Akron player

Two Deacs Receive National Recognition for Their Week One Performance

Justin Kontul

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Sep 10, 2026

In his first game with Miami, Duke transfer Darian Mensah delivered big, passing for 401 yards and 5 TDs vs. Stanford. Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

College Football Week 1 Passing Leaders: Darian Mensah Vaults Heisman Campaign

Ryan Young

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Sep 9, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) leaps over Akron Zips defensive back Catrell White (21) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Wake Forest Faces First Real Test of 2026 Against Purdue

Seth Dowdle

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Sep 9, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive lineman Jack Hines (78) during the second half against the Akron Zips at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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

Justin Kontul

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) drops back to pass against the Akron Zips during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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

Keylor Piers

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 3, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Gio Lopez (3) follows the blocks by offensive lineman Jack Hines (78) and offensive lineman Ryan Berger (64) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

One Area Wake Football Needs to Improve Before ACC Play

Alex Gendron

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Sep 8, 2026

Sep 18, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons fans cheer during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking Wake Forest's Road Opponent Gameday Experiences

Andrew Bauhs

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Sep 7, 2026

Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Jake Dickert on the sideline against the Akron Zips during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.

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

JD Andress

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Sep 6, 2026

Alphonso Smith Jr. at Wake Forest

Remembering Alphonso Smith Jr.

Brandon Oakes

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Sep 4, 2026

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