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BREAKING: Jake Dickert chosen to lead Wake Forest Football

Former Washington State coach ushers in new era for Demon Deacons
Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor
December 18, 2024
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CORVALLIS, OREGON – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Jake Dickert of the Washington State Cougars reacts to a play call during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Corvallis, Oregon.

The Demon Deacons have quickly found their man.

According to reports, Washington State coach Jake Dickert has been hired to replace Dave Clawson as Wake Forest’s head football coach. 

Dickert coached the Cougars to an 8-4 record in the 2024 season, including an 8-1 start. This season, the Cougars reached as high as No. 19 in the AP Polls, with his week 11 ranking. 

The 41-year-old head coach led the Cougars to bowl appearances throughout a rough stretch in their history. Washington State was one of two schools left behind in the ruins of the Pac-12 conference (alongside Oregon State).

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Dickert now seeks to lead the Demon Deacons after their two consecutive losing seasons. Former Head Coach Dave Clawson announced his resignation  Monday after 11 seasons leading the program, with an 11-3 season in 2021 and a conference division championship. 

This is a developing story.

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Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor
Sean is a junior from Long Island, NY majoring in communication and minoring in journalism and film studies. Outside of the OGB, he is the president of the Sports Analytics Club and a member of Wake Radio. In his free time, you can find him following all levels of professional sports and supporting his favorite teams — the Celtics, Jets, Yankees and Islanders.