Wake Forest Football Schedule 2022: 3 Things To Know

Wake Forest football schedule. The 2022 schedule with 3 things to know

Wake Forest football schedule 2022: Who does Wake Forest miss on the ACC schedule and what are 3 things to know?


Wake Forest Football Schedule 2022

Sept 1 VMI

Sept 10 at Vanderbilt

Sept 17 Liberty

Sept 24 Clemson

Oct 1 at Florida State

Oct 8 Army

Oct 15 OPEN DATE

Oct 22 Boston College

Oct 29 at Louisville

Nov 5 at NC State

Nov 12 North Carolina

Nov 19 Syracuse

Nov 26 at Duke

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Wake Forest Football Schedule What To Know: Who do the Demon Deacons miss from the Coastal Division?

It’s not a bad deal. The Demon Deacons get Duke as its Coastal road game – and it’s at the end of the regular season – and North Carolina is a home date. There’s no complaining about missing Miami, Pitt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Georgia Tech.

In the Atlantic Division, the Clemson game is at home to kick off ACC play, but going to Florida State and NC State will be a problem.

Wake Forest Football Schedule What To Know: It’s spread out, and that’s not bad

Unlike some teams – Syracuse, for one – who have a major imbalance of home and road game timing, Wake Forest only has five road games, and there isn’t any run of three in four weeks.

Three of the last five games are on the road, but there’s only one game outside of North Carolina – at Louisville – after October 1st.

Wake Forest Football Schedule What To Know: What does it all really mean?

It’s not a bad slate, but there can’t be any misfires in the winnable games against Vanderbilt, Liberty, and Army. Win those three non-conference games and it should be a good start to the season before dealing with the bulk of the road games over the finishing kick.

It might take a few breaks like Florida State, North Carolina, and Louisville to struggle to have another big season, but there are more than enough winnable games to be a factor again.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons: CFN College Football Preview 2021

College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Wake Forest football season with what you need to know.

College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Wake Forest football season with what you need to know.


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– What You Need To Know: Offense | Defense
Top Players | Keys To The Season
What Will Happen, Win Total Prediction
Wake Forest Football Schedule Analysis
– Wake Forest Demon Deacons Previews
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

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2020 Record: 4-5 overall, 3-4 in ACC
Head Coach: Dave Clawson, 8th year, 40-45 (130-124 overall)
2020 CFN Final Ranking: 40
2020 CFN Preview Ranking: 39
2019 CFN Final Ranking: 53

Wake Forest Demon Deacons College Football Preview 2021: Offense

Oh was this fun at times. The Wake Forest offense couldn’t move the chains and did absolutely nothing to control the clock, but when the O worked, it was fantastic.

It was second in the ACC in yards per completion, it dominated when it got into the red zone, and it was No. 1 in the conference in giveaways – even after falling apart in the bowl loss to Wisconsin.

A few good parts are gone, but all 11 starters from the Duke’s Mayo Bowl are expected to be back.

Sam Hartman turned into a star now that the quarterback job really was his. He needs to be more accurate, and he doesn’t add a whole lot to the rushing mix, but he knows how to run the attack. When he’s on – and he gets time to work – the Demon Deacons are unstoppable. Michael Kern and Mitch Griffis each got in a little work last year.

The receiving corps has a rising star in Jaquarri Roberson – a 6-1, 182-pounder who led the team with 62 catches and eight touchdowns – but he’s not alone.

6-2 second-year freshman Donavon Greene averaged over 20 yards per grab, shifty Taylor Morin scored there touchdowns, and 6-5, 212-pound sophomore AT Perry is a part of the mix. All of the main tight ends are back, too.

– All five starters return to an O line that had a very, very hard time in pass protection and struggled at keeping defenses out of the backfield. It’s not a bulky bunch, but it’s about versatility and getting a certain type of 6-3ish, 300ish pound blockers.

13-touchdown back Kenneth Walker took off for Michigan State, but Christian Beal-Smith is a nice junior who led the team with 732 yards and five scores and brings a bit of a burst.

He had three 100-yard games and can be a workhorse, but he needs help in the rotation with Walker gone. 5-10, 203-pound Justice Ellison was third on the team with 113 yards and a score.

– What You Need To Know: Defense
Top Players | Keys To The Season
What Will Happen, Win Total Prediction
Wake Forest Football Schedule Analysis

NEXT: Wake Forest Demon Deacons College Football Preview 2021: Defense

WATCH: Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl Trophy redemption

In the latest rendition of the broken Duke’s Mayo Bowl Trophy saga released by Wisconsin football, Badgers’ quarterback Graham Mertz comi…

In the latest rendition of the broken Duke’s Mayo Bowl Trophy saga released by Wisconsin football, the Badgers staff tries to keep QB Graham Mertz away from the new hardware.

Related: WATCH: Graham Mertz reveals the real story behind the broken Duke’s Mayo Bowl trophy

This latest video is following the infamous accident that occurred in the team celebration after the Badgers’ 42-28 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, where Graham Mertz inadvertently broke the trophy while dancing with it in the locker room. Videos of the incident quickly went viral and were even featured on SportsCenter.

In this newest video, Mertz is told by the Wisconsin Director of Football Program Operations, Pete Weiden, to not to touch the replacement trophy, but he decides to pick it up after Weiden leaves the room to answer a call. This video has a much happier ending than in December, with Mertz hoisting up the trophy, faking dropping it, and redeeming himself by setting it safely in the trophy case:

2021 Wake Forest Football Schedule: Analysis, Best and Worst Case Scenarios

Breaking down and analyzing the 2021 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football schedule with the best and worst case scenarios

Breaking down and analyzing the 2021 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football schedule with the best and worst case scenarios.


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2021 Wake Forest Football Schedule

Full schedule analysis with best and worst scenarios below

Sept. 3 Old Dominion

Sept. 11 Norfolk State

Sept. 18 Florida State

Sept. 24 at Virginia

Oct. 2 Louisville

Oct. 9 at Syracuse

Oct. 16 OPEN DATE

Oct. 23 at Army

Oct. 30 Duke

Nov. 6 at North Carolina

Nov. 13 NC State

Nov. 20 at Clemson

Nov. 27 at Boston College

Dec. 4 ACC Championship (in Charlotte)

Games vs. The Coastal: Duke, at Virginia

Missed Teams From The Coastal: Georgia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Schedule Analysis: The team eases into the season with Old Dominion and Norfolk State to start things out before hosting Florida State. Four of the first five games are in Winston-Salem, but there’s payment due over the second half of the season with five of the last seven games on the road.

There’s no Miami or Virginia Tech from the Coastal, and the North Carolina game is technically a non-conference matchup. That’s part of a brutal finishing kick with three of the four November games on the road including the trip to Clemson.

Wake Forest Football Schedule Best Case Scenario: 9-3. The Demon Deacons start the season 3-0 after beating Florida State, and they take out Louisville and win at Syracuse for a huge first half of the campaign. The second half of the run is a struggle, but they survive Army, take care of the home games, and get by Boston College to close things out.

Wake Forest Football Schedule Worst Case Scenario: 4-8. Wake Forest loses to Florida State and Virginia to start the ACC season, and there aren’t any breaks on the road. The D can’t handle the Army option, the North Carolina game is an ugly loss, and a defeat to NC State leads to a winless November.

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How to watch: Wisconsin vs. Wake Forest in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Late Wednesday morning, the Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C…

Late Wednesday morning, the Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. This bowl game is not where many expected the Badgers to be at the end of this season, but it should still be a great game to watch.

Related: Five keys to a Wisconsin Badger victory in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl

Related: Wisconsin heavily favored over Wake Forest in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl per BetMGM

After finishing the regular season at 3-3, a win against Wake Forest could go a long way in improving the confidence of the Badgers going into next season. This is especially true for freshman quarterback Graham Mertz, who has struggled tremendously since his outstanding performances against Illinois and Michigan. Luckily, Mertz should have some of his offensive weapons back for this game including starting running back Jalen Berger.

Similar to Wisconsin, the Demon Deacons finished their season even at 4-4 and have not had a phenomenal year overall. Wake Forest has not beaten a single team with a winning record this season, and their most impressive effort came in a 59-53 loss to the No. 13 North Carolina Tar Heels.

Nov 14, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman (10) passes the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels linebackers Jeremiah Gemmel (44) and Chris Collins (17) defend in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

It will be interesting to see how Wisconsin and Wake Forest, which have both had their fair share of struggles throughout this season, matchup in this game. A win and a strong outing from Graham Mertz would be a great way to enter the offseason for Wisconsin and could help the Badgers redeem this season.

How to watch Wisconsin in Duke’s Mayo Bowl against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

How to watch:

Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Where: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

When: Dec. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m. CST

Where to watch: ESPN

  • Announcers:
    • Play-by-Play: Taylor Zarzour
    • Analyst: Matt Stinchcomb
    • Sideline Reporter: Marty Smith

Where to stream: ESPN app or online at ESPN.com/Watch

Where to listen: Badger Sports Network on the TuneIn app, or Sirius 137 and XM 207

  • Announcers:
    • Play-by-Play: Matt Lepay
    • Analyst: Mike Lucas

College Football News Preview 2020: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing and looking ahead to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons season with what you need to know.

College Football News Preview 2020: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons season with what you need to know.


Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak

– What You Need To Know: Offense | Defense
Top Players | Key Players, Games, Stats
What Will Happen, Win Total Prediction
Schedule Analysis
– Wake Forest Previews 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

2019 Record: 8-5 overall, 4-4
Head Coach: Dave Clawson, 7th year, 36-40
2019 CFN Final Opinion Ranking: 41
2019 CFN Final Season Formula Ranking: 53
2019 CFN Preview Ranking: 57

Obviously, no one knows what’s going to happen to the 2020 college football season. We’ll take a general look at where each team stands – doing it without spring ball to go by – while crossing our fingers that we’ll all have some well-deserved fun this fall. Hoping you and yours are safe and healthy.

5. College Football News Preview 2020: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Offense 3 Things To Know

The Demon Deacon attack was a blast for most of the season, but it fizzled at odd times. Even so, the O led the ACC in third down conversions, was second in passing offense, and was 15th in the nation in total yards per game.

And now it’s going to have to do it all with QB Jamie Newman off being a Georgia Bulldog. That’s okay – sophomore Sam Hartman showed in 2018 that he can handle the work, and now he’s in his third year in the system. He has to be great, though, with only freshmen as the backups.


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Just when it looked like Sage Surratt was going to make a push to be the nation’s best receiver, he went down with a shoulder injury. He’s back, but the rest of the top pass catchers have to be replaced. 6-2, 200-pound redshirt freshman Donavon Greene is the second-leading returning receiver with 13 catches, but the offense helps make the receivers shine. This is a very big group – lots of 6-2 targets – that should shine around Surratt.

The ground game wasn’t just along for the ride – it more than carried its weight. However, leading rusher Cade Carney is done, and Newman added 574 rushing yards, too. Sophomore Kenneth Walker is a nice 200-pound back who should average close to five yards per carry, and junior Christian Beal-Smith is a good option. Hartman can run, too.

The O line loses left tackle Justin Herron, but the entire interior is back. If Maryland transfer Terrance Davis can play a role early on, the coaching staff can play around with the configuration – it needs to settle the tackles.

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