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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

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

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 head coach Dabo Swinney yells towards the players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 13 Wake Forest looks to end Clemson's ACC reign with win

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:41 AM EST

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 linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) reacts after tackling Army quarterback Tyhier Tyler during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in West Point, N.Y. Wake Forest won 70-56. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 13 Wake Forest seeks defensive surge down ACC stretch

By Aaron Beard Oct. 29, 2021 11:00 AM EDT

Virginia running back Mike Hollins (7) runs the ball against Wake Forest during an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Hartman, Demon Deacons easily handle Virginia, 37-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2021 10:55 PM EDT

FILE - Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman drops back to throw during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Winston-Salem, N.C., in this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo. The Demon Deacons return nine starters on both offense and defense. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File)
Wake Forest's vets aims higher after 5 straight bowl trips

By Aaron Beard Aug. 18, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

Wake Forest's quarterback Jamie Newman runs from pressure applied by Florida State's Joshua Kaindoh in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 38-17. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Florida State pulls away to beat Wake Forest 38-17

By Bob Ferrante Oct. 20, 2018 09:29 PM EDT