Dave Clawson
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

Wake Forest tight end Blake Whiteheart (85) celebrates a touchdown scored by tight end Brandon Chapman (23) during the fourth quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Hartman leads No. 20 Wake Forest to 38-10 romp in Gator Bowl

By Mark Long Dec. 31, 2021 02:46 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 - Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher yells to the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. “It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said in a news release. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Rutgers keeps Wake Forest guessing on Gator Bowl roster

By Tom Canavan Dec. 27, 2021 02:47 PM EST

FILE - Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., July 21, 2021. No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. “It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said in a news release. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: NCAA committee to consider replacing A&M in bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 22, 2021 01:57 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame defensive coordinator Mike Elko runs drills during NCAA college football practice, on March 22, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Duke announced Friday night, Dec. 10, 2021, that they hired Elko as its new head football coach. Elko, 44, has spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Texas A&M. Before that, had also worked at Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Bowling Green in the past decade. (Becky Malewitz/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Duke hires Texas A&M coordinator Mike Elko as football coach

By Aaron Beard Dec. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs Wake

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2021 10:06 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 quarterback Kenny Pickett runs for a touchdown during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wake Forest Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Wake Forest coach: NCAA should review rules on fake slides

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2021 09:44 AM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and head coach Pat Narduzzi celebrate with the trophy after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pitt QB Pickett's stock surging after ACC championship

By Steve Reed Dec. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. For the first time since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, the ACC will not be part of the four-team elimination format. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Patience helps Wake Forest, Pitt build for ACC title shot

By Aaron Beard Dec. 03, 2021 12:00 PM 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

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. For the first time since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, the ACC will not be part of the four-team elimination format. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Wake Forest's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett earn ACC top honors

Dec. 02, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) passes under pressure from Boston College defensive end Marcus Valdez (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Shooting stars Pickett, Hartman to clash in ACC title game

By Will Graves Dec. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EST

Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Third downs loom large in Pitt-Wake Forest ACC title game

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2021 06:27 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

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. For the first time since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, the ACC will not be part of the four-team elimination format. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Wake Forest signs Clawson to long-term contract extension

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Superpowers flex with titles in sight

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2021 09:05 PM EST