Greg Dortch
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

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...

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. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Darriel Mack Jr., center top, fumbles the ball in the end zone as he is hit by Memphis defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. (41) during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF recovered the fumble for a touchdown. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Memphis, Wake Forest to meet in Birmingham Bowl matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 05:37 PM EST

Wake Forest's Scotty Washington makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Wake Forest bowl eligible with 59-7 win over Duke

By Patrick Southern Nov. 24, 2018 05:20 PM EST

Duke's Deon Jackson (25) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Wake Forest bowl eligible with 59-7 win over Duke

By Patrick Southern Nov. 24, 2018 03:55 PM EST

Wake Forest's Chuck Wade Jr. celebrates after defeating North Carolina State in an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Newman helps Wake upset No. 22 NC State, 27-23

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 08, 2018 11:12 PM EST

No. 22 NC State hosts Wake looking to continue climbing

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2018 03:34 PM EST
Wake Forest (4-5, 1-4 ACC) at No. 22 North Carolina State (6-2, 3-2, No. 14 CFP), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: N.C. State by 17. ...

Syracuse's Eric Dungey (2) reaches for a first down as Wake Forest's Luke Masterson (12) and Chris Calhoun (6) defend in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 04:28 PM EDT

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Dungey, No. 22 Syracuse beat Wake Forest 41-24

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 03, 2018 03:50 PM EDT

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington (7) is brought down by Louisville's Cornelius Sturghill (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Wake Forest blows out Louisville 56-35 for first ACC victory

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 27, 2018 03:36 PM EDT

Wake Forest's Jack Freudenthal celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Greg Dortch in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game with Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Wake Forest, Louisville both looking for 1st ACC victory

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 26, 2018 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Florida State head coach Willie Taggart, left, watches a replay beside defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Florida State has returned to practice field following a bye week and in the wake of Hurricane Michael after a rocky start under first-year football coach Willie Taggart. The Seminoles, who are preparing for Saturday's ACC matchup with Wake Forest, pitched in to help storm victims when they returned to Tallahassee on Saturday. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Florida State, Wake look to get second half started right

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 19, 2018 12:07 PM EDT

Wake Forest's Greg Dortch (3) finds room to run during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
All eyes on QB Lawrence in No. 4 Clemson-Wake Forest matchup

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 05, 2018 10:03 AM EDT

No. 4 Clemson visits Wake Forest looking to remain atop ACC

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2018 07:58 PM EDT
No. 4 Clemson (5-0, 2-0 ACC) at Wake Forest (3-2, 0-1), 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: Clemson by 17. Series record: Clemson leads 65-17-1. ...

Wake Forest running back Cade Carney dives over Towson defensive back Jamal Gay in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dortch scores 3 TDs in Wake Forest's 51-20 victory

Sep. 08, 2018 12:17 PM EDT