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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

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...

Wake Forest Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie and Ole Miss Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin.

“The right business decision:” Wake Forest’s canceled Ole Miss matchup

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor October 11, 2024

After blowing out Wake Forest Football in Winston-Salem on Sept. 14, Ole Miss Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin revealed that Wake Forest had pulled out of their two-year agreement, canceling their planned...

Demond Claiborne (23) is tackled by Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) last season in a 17-12 loss at Clemson’s “Death Valley.” Claiborne has seven total touchdowns on the year so far.

No. 10 Clemson v. Wake Forest Preview

Blake Robison, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Fresh off of a much-needed, come-from-behind victory against the NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest welcomes Goliath to Winston-Salem this weekend. “In the NC State game, we made them earn it,” Coach...

Demond Claiborne points to the sky after scoring one of his three combined touchdowns. Claiborne, a junior, now has seven combined touchdowns (rushing and receiving) on the year.

Football defeats rival NC State on the road, 34-30

Sean Kennedy, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

Wake Forest needed this win. After September included a blowout and two heartbreaking, one-score losses, Wake Forest football needed to turn over a new leaf — and they did, coming back to beat rival...

Running back Tate Carney (30) claims a Wake Forest first down during his three-touchdown outing for the Demon Deacons on Saturday.

Defensive struggles swell as Wake Forest falls 41-38

Andrew Braun, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

There’s not much else Wake Forest’s offense could have asked for when facing Louisiana this past Saturday.  But even scoring five touchdowns, allowing zero sacks and seeing four opposing defenders...

Former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman led the Demon Deacons to an ACC Championship game on the way to earning every Wake Forest passing record.

Former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman remains ready for an NFL opportunity

Aaron Nataline, Senior Writer September 24, 2024

Entering a professional sports league without a starting job means that the game is about chances. Chances, which can disappear as quickly as they appear, break down a league like the NFL...

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