Dave Clawson
Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, right, is unable to catch a deep pass as Wisconsin cornerback Deron Harrell, left, defends during the second quarter of the Duke's Mayo Bowl NCAA college football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Ball drop: Wisconsin wins Duke's Mayo Bowl, breaks trophy

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Wake Forest sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Wisconsin, Wake Forest square off in Duke's Mayo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 02:39 PM EST

Louisville overcomes slow start, pummels Wake Forest 45-21

Steve Bittenbender Dec. 12, 2020 03:37 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Malik Cunningham threw for 195 yards and accounted for three scores for Louisville, which blitzed past Wake Forest 45-21 Saturday. ...

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Clawson's Demon Deacons play their first game since Nov. 14 when they visit Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 12. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Wake Forest returns in rescheduled trip to Louisville

By Aaron Beard Dec. 10, 2020 02:35 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talks with Jalen Bridges during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Michigan State-Virginia hoops postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2020 10:46 AM EST

North Carolina players enter Kenan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, November 15, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2020 10:55 PM EST

North Carolina tight end Garrett Walston (84) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Howell, Tar Heels make big rally to beat Wake Forest 59-53

By Aaron Beard Nov. 14, 2020 04:04 PM EST

Wake Forest defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor (6) reacts following an interception against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Wake Forest at North Carolina 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 02:19 PM EST

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs away from Duke linebacker Shaka Heyward (42) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
Tar Heels, Demon Deacons meet in ACC instate matchup

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Wake Forest wins 4th straight, overpowers Syracuse 38-14

By Mark Frank Oct. 31, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest and looks to end 3-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 15 UNC, struggling Virginia to meet for 125th time

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Wake Forest beats No. 19 Virginia Tech 23-16

By J.d. Brasier Oct. 24, 2020 07:09 PM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker, right, stiff arms Deon Jones, left, of Boston College in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 19 Virginia Tech presents big challenge for Wake Forest

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 22, 2020 01:33 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers yells to his team as they play against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Babers is in the midst of a second straight subpar season and not much relief is in sight. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Lawrence leads midyear honors in ACC with mistake-free play

By Aaron Beard Oct. 21, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall adjusts his mask during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Cavaliers, Demon Deacons looking for signs of improvement

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 15, 2020 11:00 AM EDT

Louisville tight end Marshon Ford (83) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
ACC teams struggling early following postseason berths

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 14, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente looks on after an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Signs of conditioning issues concern for some ACC schools

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 30, 2020 01:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) passes the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack will try to regroup after winning just four games last season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
N.C. State parents OK'd to attend Saturday football game

By Bryan Anderson And Aaron Beard Sep. 18, 2020 12:44 PM EDT