Atorian Perry
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson leaves the field after their loss in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Wake Forest is trying to win 11 games for just the second time in the program’s 114-year history. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gator Bowl fill-in Rutgers 'letting it hang out' vs Wake

By Mark Long Dec. 30, 2021 04:11 PM EST

FILE - Rutgers coach Greg Schiano watches the team play Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Rutgers is making its first bowl appearance since 2014 and is doing so on short notice. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
No. 20 Wake Forest aims for 11 wins for 2nd time in Gator

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pickett, No. 13 Pitt headline AP All-ACC honors for 2021

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Unexpected title match: Wake Forest, Pitt square off in ACC

By Steve Reed Dec. 02, 2021 11:53 AM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, celebrates with quarterback Kenny Pickett after scoring a touchdown against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pickett, Addison help No. 17 Pitt lead ACC's all-league team

Nov. 30, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes under pressure from Wake Forest defensive lineman Luiji Vilain (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
No. 21 Wake Forest beats BC 41-10, will play for ACC title

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 27, 2021 03:19 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates with teammate Blake Whiteheart (85) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Wake Forest at Boston College 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:53 PM EST

Clemson cornerback Sheridan Jones (6) tackles Wake Forest wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Wake Forest at Clemson 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Clemson defensive end K.J. Henry (5) reacts after a sack against Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to wrap up ACC Atlantic at Clemson

Nov. 18, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Wake Forest defensive back J.J. Roberts celebrates after an inception against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
North Carolina State at Wake Forest 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Cam'Ron Kelly (9) misses the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
WRs Perry, Roberson rise to FBS elite for No. 13 Wake Forest

By Aaron Beard Nov. 12, 2021 03:06 PM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary (13) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. N.C. State won 28-14. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 13 Wake Forest hosts No. 21 NC State in key ACC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 13 Wake Forest, No. 21 NC State meet in key ACC clash

By Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2021 11:51 AM EST

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) runs for a tochdown while Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55

By Aaron Beard Nov. 06, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball while Wake Forest defensive back Luke Masterson (12) reaches for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Wake Forest at North Carolina 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 10 Demon Deacons face Tar Heels in nonconference meeting

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
No. 10 Demon Deacons visit Tar Heels in nonconference game

By Aaron Beard Nov. 04, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) gets upended as he is hit by Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 13 Wake Forest hosts Duke, aims to stay unbeaten

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe looks on during a timeout in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia at Scott Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to stay unbeaten as it hosts Duke

By Aaron Beard Oct. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EDT