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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

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.

BREAKING: Jake Dickert chosen to lead Wake Forest Football

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

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...

Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson finished his second straight 4-8 season with the Demon Deacons. Clawson attributed many of the season’s more conspicuous problems to the new realities of college football.

Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson resigns after 11 seasons

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor December 16, 2024

The Dave Clawson era comes to an end.  Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson announced his resignation this Monday after 11 seasons at the program’s helm. Finishing a decade-long stretch stacked...

Horatio Fields (5) went for sixty yards against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns earlier this year. Fields announced his entry into the transfer portal on Friday, Dec. 6th.

Football Transfer Portal Tracker

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor December 12, 2024

It’s that time again. After a second consecutive 4-8 season, Wake Forest Football will hit the transfer portal again after key pieces on both sides of the football move on from the team. Players like...

Wake Forest held a 17-3 over rival Duke before the Blue Devils mounted a comeback victory to end the Demon Deacons’ season.

Demon Deacons drop season finale to Duke

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

There may not have been a more thematic ending to Wake Forest’s football season.  It was a heartbreaking conclusion to another 4-8 campaign as Wake Forest dropped their season finale at home to Duke,...

Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson finished his second straight 4-8 season with the Demon Deacons. Clawson attributed many of the season’s more conspicuous problems to the new realities of college football.

Wake Forest Football ends another losing season

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

Last month, Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson reflected on his program’s progress at a critical moment in the 2024 season. Having climbed back to an even record, Clawson was optimistic about...

The No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels find themselves just inside the cut line for the 12-team College Football Playoff. They held the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to six points in Week 3.

Breaking down Week 12’s CFP Rankings

Julien Cheek, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

The additions of the transfer portal, name, image and likeness (NIL) and now the 12-team playoff have led to the most exciting college football season since 2007. Who’s still got a shot? Here are...

Football drops important game to in-state rival UNC

Football drops important game to in-state rival UNC

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor November 18, 2024

Wake Forest football suffered a devastating defeat to Tobacco Road rival North Carolina on Saturday night, falling to the Tar Heels, 31-24. Demond Claiborne continued to be the brightest spot in the...

Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier (9) scrambles to escape a collapsing pocket. Bachmeier faced serious pressure as he was sacked seven times in Friday night’s loss to Cal.

Demon Deacons outdueled at home, 46-36

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

Before hosting Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) newcomer UC Berkeley, Wake Forest Football Head Coach Dave Clawson said he was optimistic after evening the team’s record on the road.  “This feels...

Demond Claiborne (1) tries to dash through the Stanford Cardinal defense. Claiborne had 127 yards on 23 carries. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Demon Deacons create momentum with win at Stanford

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

Wake Forest football has taken an unconventional road to their 4-4 record so far — most recently going cross-country and winning their third-straight road game at the Stanford Cardinal, 27-24. The...

Wake Forest wide receiver Deuce Alexander (81) leaps in the air for a catch. Alexander had three catches for 36 yards. (Courtesy of Wake Forest Athletics)

Demon Deacons defense delivers in road win

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

Once again, Wake Forest Football’s fate hung in the balance of a single score.  But in a game where Wake Forest’s offense did “just enough,” the Demon Deacons’ defense proved capable of winning...

Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier (9) is sacked by Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0).

No. 10 Clemson outclasses Demon Deacons, 49-14

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor October 15, 2024

For Wake Forest football, it’s become a tale as old as time. Another matchup, another loss. This time, a 29-14 loss to No. 10 Clemson at Allegacy Stadium. “Today we got beat by a better football...

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