Wake Forest Demon Deacons
FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Miami quarterback Jarren Williams (15) is pressured by North Carolina's Chazz Surratt (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. The North Carolina-Wake Forest game will put brothers Sage and Chazz Surratt on opposite sides for the first time. Sage is a top receiver for the Demon Deacons, while Chazz has moved from quarterback to linebacker for the Tar Heels -- raising the odds that the two meet in a collision at some point Friday night. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
UNC-Wake Forest family affair for Surratt brothers

By Aaron Beard Sep. 10, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Christian Beal-Smith (26) makes a gain between Rice defensive end JaVante Hubbard (52) and defensive end Trey Schuman (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Newman throws for 312 yards, 3 TDs in Wake 41-21 win

Sep. 07, 2019 12:46 AM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against Utah State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest looks to improve defense against Rice

Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) celebrates after being named the Outstanding Offensive Player as interim head coach Frank Maile looks on, following the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against North Texas, in Albuquerque, N.M. Before he blossomed into a Heisman Trophy candidate, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw his first career touchdown pass at Wake Forest. He’s looking to fling a few more in his return trip _ and to finish with a different result. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
Jordan Love, Utah State kickoff season at Wake Forest

Aug. 29, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman takes a snap during the first day of NCAA college football practice in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Wake Forest to start Jamie Newman at QB

Aug. 18, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) carries the ball in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The Sun Devils have nothing to worry about at running back with Eno Benjamin in the backfield. He set a school record with 1,642 yards rushing _ fifth nationally _ and was a third-team Associated Press All-American in 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 18, 2019 11:04 AM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington runs a route during the first day of NCAA college football practice in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Walt Unks/Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
After 3 bowl wins, Wake looks to take next step forward

By Joedy Mccreary Aug. 13, 2019 11:32 AM EDT

After strong year, new Wake AD's mission: 'Don't mess it up'

By Joedy Mccreary Aug. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — During his first year on the job, new Wake Forest athletic director John Currie wants to keep the momentum going with the Demon Deacons on...

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dillon, Etienne among top runners in ACC Atlantic Division

By Aaron Beard Jul. 17, 2019 05:59 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media day in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Louisville looks to rebuild under Satterfield

Jul. 17, 2019 12:24 PM EDT

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Wake Forest signs Clawson to extension through 2026

Apr. 30, 2019 03:28 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest has signed coach Dave Clawson to a contract extension through the 2026 season. Athletic director Ron Wellman...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson celebrates after throwing a touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C. Northwestern must replace four-year starter Clayton Thorson, and Clemson backup Johnson is expected to have the inside track. Coach Pat Fitzgerald also is giving fifth-year senior TJ Green a look. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
Wake Forest at Clemson 10/7/2017

Apr. 19, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

Hinton to return to Wake Forest for final season, to play WR

Jan. 24, 2019 03:51 PM EST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest says Kendall Hinton will return for his final season and is expected to play only at wide receiver. Coach Dave...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Wake Forest WR Greg Dortch leaving early for NFL draft

Dec. 23, 2018 11:32 PM EST
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest receiver Greg Dortch says he is skipping his final two college seasons and entering the NFL draft. Dortch...

Army running back Jordan Asberry (3) rushes the ball against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2018 07:09 PM EST

Newman leads Wake Forest past Memphis 37-34 in bowl comeback

By John Zenor Dec. 22, 2018 04:07 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jamie Newman's season started on a sour note and finished on a sweet one. Newman ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 34 seconds...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Memphis running back Darrell Henderson runs for a touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship game, in Orlando, Fla. Henderson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Memphis, Wake Forest meet in Birmingham Bowl minus stars

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2018 05:24 PM EST

Memphis faces Wake Forest in Birmingham Bowl without star RB

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 08:06 AM EST
Birmingham Bowl: Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Memphis (8-5), Saturday, noon EST (ESPN) Line: Memphis by 3 1/2. Series Record: Tied 2-2. ...