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Person, NC State hold on to beat Wake Forest 45-42 in opener

By Aaron Beard Sep. 20, 2020 12:12 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ricky Person Jr. scored the short go-ahead touchdown with 5:51 left to help North Carolina State edge Wake Forest 45-42 on Saturday night...

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavan Greene is stopped by Clemson defenders Nolan Turner (24) and Andrew Booth Jr. (23) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Clemson at Wake Forest 9/12/2020

Sep. 12, 2020 11:23 PM EDT

Clemson running back Travis Etienne, left, is taken down by Wake Forest's Ja'Sir Taylor after a long run in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson dominate Wake Forest again, 37-13

By Steve Reed Sep. 12, 2020 11:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Lawrence is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
No. 1 Clemson opens season at Wake Forest in ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to pass against LSU during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. The top-ranked Tigers are 29-1 over the past two seasons and have won five straight ACC championships. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson begin another title chase

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman looks to pass against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Demon Deacons have been to four straight bowl games but will have to overcome significant personnel losses on offense in coach Dave Clawson's seventh season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Wake Forest's Clawson eager to see offense grow up quickly

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2020 11:14 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) kneels down on the field before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Baylor in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Wake Forest QB Newman transferring to Georgia for final year

Jan. 11, 2020 01:25 PM EST

Wake Forest's Jamie Newman (12) rushes during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Wake Forest: QB Newman to leave as graduate transfer

Dec. 31, 2019 05:43 PM EST

Syracuse kicker Andre Szmyt, right, is lifted into the air by fullback/tight end Chris Elmore (5) after his field goal gave the Orangemen the lead late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Syracuse won 39-30 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Syracuse beats Wake Forest 39-30 in OT

By John Kekis Nov. 30, 2019 04:45 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after Wake Forest defeated Florida State 22-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 23 Wake Forest, NC State meet with uncertainty at QB

By Aaron Beard Nov. 01, 2019 10:00 AM EDT

Wake Forest linebacker JaCorey Johns reacts after sacking Florida State quarterback James Blackman in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest beats Florida State 22-20 on Sciba's 5th FG

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 19, 2019 11:20 PM EDT

Wake Forest running back Cade Carney, right, carries the football against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Wake Forest, Florida State look to bounce back from losses

Oct. 18, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Sage Surratt, left, catches a 12-yard pass for a touchdown against Louisville defensive back Chandler Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Louisville earns wild 62-59 win over No. 19 Wake Forest

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 12, 2019 11:52 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 19 Wake debuts 1st ranking since '08 against Louisville

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 04:36 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

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

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...