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'Covers the campus like the magnolias'
"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

Old Gold & Black

CFB matchups intensify in Week 9

CFB matchups intensify in Week 9

Adam Barrow, Staff Writer November 4, 2021

College football’s extremely chaotic season continued on Saturday. Week 9’s marquee matchups delivered on the hype, and multiple teams in the top 25 fell to unranked opponents. The week’s biggest...

Football alum honored for large donation

Football alum honored for large donation

Christina Denovio, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The Wake Forest athletic program just scored a major win. One of the university’s most generous donors (in fact the largest donor in Wake Forest athletics history), Bob McCreary, has donated $20 million. The...

New Orleans backup QB Trevor Siemian came in after Jameis Winston suffered a torn ACL. Sieman threw for 159 yards and one TD.

Unexpected results continue in NFL Week 8

Conor Robbins, Staff Writer November 4, 2021

If Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected, as football fans were treated to a series of gritty underdog victories that came down to the wire. If you didn’t have...

A photograph of Sam Hartman, #10 in white, in the pocket.

Wake Forest outshoots Army 70-56

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor October 28, 2021

In front of a sold-out crowd at West Point's Michie Stadium, Wake Forest engaged in an offensive shootout against Army, coming out on top 70-56. The win marks only the second time in program history in...

Recapping Week 8 of college football

Recapping Week 8 of college football

Jake Stuart, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2021

If you told me Wake Forest would put up 70 points on just over 17 minutes of possession I would’ve called you nuts. That was the type of week it was, though, in college football. Headlined by six touchdowns...

Raiders head coach Gruden steps down

Raiders head coach Gruden steps down

Aaron Nataline, Contributing Writer October 28, 2021

Following the exposure of a series of obscene emails, Jon Gruden has resigned from his position as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The team had been in the midst of an impressive opening to the 2021...

Several Wake Forest alumni shine in NFL

Several Wake Forest alumni shine in NFL

Nick Briggs, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Kendall Hinton - WR Denver Broncos Kendall Hinton has had quite a noteworthy start to his career. After being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 by the Denver Broncos, Hinton probably did not plan...

Purdue receiver David Bell breaks free from the Iowa defense.

College football highlighted by Purdue’s upset

Conor Robbins, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Week 7 in college football saw traditional playoff contenders assert their dominance, while some powerhouses fell victim to unranked teams. With under a month until the selection committee reveals their...

Week 6 of the NFL season provides clarity

Week 6 of the NFL season provides clarity

Ian Steffensen, Contributing Writer October 21, 2021

Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season was tumultuous to say the least. This season continues to provide compelling storylines and entertainment, as players keep showing out each and every week. However, despite...

Wide receiver A.T. Perry finished with three touchdowns and 137 yards.

Wake Forest outlasts Syracuse 40-37

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor October 14, 2021

On Saturday, looking to move to 6-0, the Demon Deacons battled back against a strong Syracuse squad to win in overtime, 40-37. In doing so, they became the first team in Wake Forest history to start 4-0...

CFB Week 6 boasts several thrilling games

CFB Week 6 boasts several thrilling games

Jake Stuart, Assistant Sports Editor October 14, 2021

Week 6 in the college football realm featured several upsets, thrillers and blowouts, headlined by the Demon Deacons' first 6-0 start since 1944 and 4-0 ACC record, their best ever. Aside from Wake Forest,...

Recapping an eventful Week 5 in the NFL

Recapping an eventful Week 5 in the NFL

John Kimball, Staff Writer October 14, 2021

Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season provided an exciting slate of games that kept fans on the edges of their seats all day. With multiple upsets, star players’ injuries and comeback victories across the league,...

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