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

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"Covers the campus like the magnolias"

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Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

Wake Forest defeats Louisville on game-winning field goal

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor October 4, 2021

In front of a packed house on Parents Weekend, Wake Forest finally was forced to play a four-quarter game, pulling out a hard-fought 37-34 win against Louisville.  The victory keeps Wake Forest's...

Junior linebacker Ryan Smenda celebrating after a tackle in the backfield. Smenda had three tackles-for-loss and a forced fumble in the win.

Wake Forest dominates UVA 37-17

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor September 30, 2021

In a game where everyone seemed to be against Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons traveled to Charlottesville, Va. and controlled the game for all four quarters, taking down the University of Virginia 37-17. This...

Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 on Saturday. Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz threw four interceptions and just one touchdown.

College football recap: Week 4 of 14

Adam Barrow, Contributing Writer September 30, 2021

After a relatively calm slate of games last week, college football descended right back into chaos on Saturday. Despite only two matchups between ranked teams, many of the nation’s top squads either...

Kickers reign supreme in NFL’s Week 3

Kickers reign supreme in NFL’s Week 3

Conor Robbins, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Los Angeles def. Kansas City 30-24 Justin Herbert once again showcased why he’s the jewel of the 2020 draft class. He accounted for 281 yards through the air and four touchdowns in an impressive road...

Redshirt junior running back Christian Beal-Smith (98 rush yards, one TD)dives into the endzone for Wake Forests second touchdown of the game.

Wake Forest takes down FSU 35-14

September 23, 2021

On Saturday, Truist Field was filled to the brim with a boisterous Wake Forest crowd and a Florida State traveling party that took up a third of the stands. In front of that crowd of nearly 30,000 —...

Week 3 of college football sets slower pace

Week 3 of college football sets slower pace

Adam Barrow, Contributing Writer September 23, 2021

After a chaotic first two weeks of the college football season, Week 3 was relatively quiet. No teams in the top 10 lost, and only one Power 5 Conference team lost to an FCS opponent (Arizona to Northern...

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leaps to find a receiver for a pass.

Recapping a second thrilling NFL Week

Nico Panos, Staff Writer September 23, 2021

New York Giants 29, Washington Football Team 30 In an intense Thursday night matchup between NFC East division rivals, the Washington Football Team, led by new starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke, picked...

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Wake Forest defeats Norfolk State

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor September 16, 2021

For the second straight week, Wake Forest took care of business against a lesser opponent, defeating Norfolk State 41-16. The Spartans, an FCS team, put up a strong fight early, but Wake Forest was still...

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Wake Forest hosts event on race in sports

Parker Beverly, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

On Thursday, Sept. 9, Wake Forest hosted author Derrick E. White for a conversation entitled “Race, Sports, and the Question of American Democracy.” The event was sponsored by the Wake Forest Department...

Recapping a thrilling Week 1 in the NFL

Recapping a thrilling Week 1 in the NFL

Luke Altier, Contributing Writer September 16, 2021

Tampa Bay def. Dallas 31-29 In the first NFL game of the year, Dak Prescott and Tom Brady combined for almost 800 passing yards. The game-winning field goal was knocked in by Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop...

College football remains chaotic in Week 2

College football remains chaotic in Week 2

Dylan Tynes, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

After a Week 1 that at times felt a bit slow and predictable, this past weekend reminded fans that the only constant in college football is chaos (and Alabama). Two heavyweight matches headlined the week’s...

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Wake Forest takes down Old Dominion

Essex Thayer, Sports Editor September 9, 2021

On a warm Friday evening, football returned to Winston-Salem in full. The lights shined bright, a full student section cheered loudly, and paratroopers descended into the stadium. Wake Forest relished...

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