2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team

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2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
Wake Forest University Athletic logo.svg
Belk Bowl champion
Belk Bowl, W 55–52 vs. Texas A&M
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record8–5 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero (4th season)
Offensive scheme Slow mesh
Defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
CaptainGrant Dawson, Wendell Dunn, Cam Serigne, A'Lique Terry, Jaboree Williams, John Wolford
Home stadium BB&T Field
Seasons
  2016
2018  
2017 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. 4 Clemson xy$^  7 1   12 2  
No. 23 NC State  6 2   9 4  
Boston College  4 4   7 6  
Louisville  4 4   8 5  
Wake Forest  4 4   8 5  
Florida State  3 5   7 6  
Syracuse  2 6   4 8  
Coastal Division
No. 13 Miami (FL) xy  7 1   10 3  
No. 24 Virginia Tech  5 3   9 4  
Georgia Tech  4 4   5 6  
Duke  3 5   7 6  
Pittsburgh  3 5   5 7  
Virginia  3 5   6 7  
North Carolina  1 7   3 9  
Championship: Clemson 38, Miami 3
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by fourth-year head coach Dave Clawson, and played their home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 8–5, 4–4 in ACC play to finish in a three-way tie for third place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Belk Bowl, where they defeated Texas A&M.

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Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Michael Allen
DE
Sugar Hill, GALanier County HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)232 lb (105 kg)Aug 8, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Christian Beal
RB
Winston-Salem, NCEast Forsyth HS5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jul 18, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tayvon Bowers
QB
Harrisburg, PABishop McDevitt HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)May 11, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jeffery Burley
LB
Jackson, GAJackson HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)214 lb (97 kg)Jul 18, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Spencer Clapp
OL
Gibsonville, NCEastern Guilford HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)250 lb (110 kg)Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Coby Davis
CB
Washington, D.C.Maret School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jun 28, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tyriq Hardimon
DB
Marietta, GALassiter HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jan 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Waydale Jones
WR
Beeville, TXA. C. Jones HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jan 25, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Sean Maginn
OL
Suwanee, GANorth Gwinnett HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jan 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Chase Monroe
LB
Davidson, NCDavidson Day School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jul 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Loic Nya
OL
Silver Spring, MDSpringbrook HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)265 lb (120 kg)May 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Allan Rappleyea
OL
Milton, MAMilton HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)Apr 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jaquarii Roberson
WR
Ahoskie, NCHertford County HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)165 lb (75 kg)Aug 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Troy Simon
DB
Milton, GAMilton HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jake Simpson
LB
Buford, GABuford HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)Feb 20, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Sage Surratt
WR
Lincolnton, NCEast Lincoln HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jan 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
D. J. Taylor
LB
Huntland, TNHuntland HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jun 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ja'Sir Taylor
WR
Brick, NJBrick Township HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Zach Tom
OL
Baton Rouge, LACatholic HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Dec 5, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tyler Williams
DT
West Palm Beach, FLOxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)280 lb (130 kg)Jul 9, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 73   Rivals: 74   247Sports: 68   ESPN: 65
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Wake Forest Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  • "2017 Wake Forest Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  • "2017 Player Commitments – Wake Forest". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 2, 2017.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:30 p.m. Presbyterian * ACCN Extra W 51–722,643
September 91:00 p.m.at Boston College ACCN ExtraW 34–1038,082
September 163:00 p.m. Utah State *Dagger-14-plain.png
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCN ExtraW 46–1027,971
September 233:30 p.m.at Appalachian State *ESPN3W 20–1935,126
September 303:30 p.m. Florida State
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ABC L 19–2631,588
October 712:00 p.m.at No. 2 Clemson ESPN2 L 14–2880,567
October 217:30 p.m.at Georgia Tech ESPNU L 24–3845,224
October 2812:20 p.m. Louisville
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCN W 42–3229,593
November 43:30 p.m.at No. 5 Notre Dame * NBC L 37–4877,622
November 113:00 p.m.at Syracuse ACCRSN W 64–4338,539
November 187:30 p.m.No. 25 NC State
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry)
ESPNUW 30–2431,803
November 2512:30 p.m. Duke
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry)
ACCRSNL 23–3127,016
December 291:00 p.m.vs. Texas A&M * ESPN W 55–5232,784
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Coaching staff

PositionNameFirst Year at Wake
Head coach Dave Clawson 2014
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks Warren Ruggiero 2014
Asst head coach / Receivers Kevin Higgins 2014
Defensive coordinator / Cornerbacks Jay Sawvel 2017
Special teams coordinator / tight ends Wayne Lineburg 2017
Defensive line Dave Cohen 2014
Running backsJohn Hunter2014
Offensive lineNick Tabacca2014
Safeties Lyle Hemphill 2017
Outside linebackers Brad Sherrod 2017
Source: [1]

Roster

2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team roster [1]

Quarterbacks

  •  2 Kendall Hintonsophomore (6'0, 195) Redshirt.svg
  • 10 John Wolfordsenior (6'1, 200)
  • 11 Kyle Driscoll – junior (6'1, 205) Redshirt.svg
  • 12 Jamie Newmanfreshman (6'4, 235) Redshirt.svg
  • 13 Tayvone Bowers – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 18 Matthew Considine – freshman (6'6, 195)

Running backs

  •  5 Arkeem Byrd – freshman (6'1, 190) Redshirt.svg
  • 20 Tyler Bell – junior (5'11, 210)
  • 21 Isaiah Robinson – junior (5'10, 220) Redshirt.svg
  • 22 Matt Colburn II – junior (5'10, 200)
  • 26 Christian Beal – freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 34 Will Drawdy – freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 36 Cade Carney – sophomore (5'11, 215)
  • 49 Trey Ndlovu – sophomore (5'7, 230) Redshirt.svg

Wide receivers

  •  1 Tabari Hines – junior (5'10, 175)
  •  7 Scotty Washingtonjunior (6'5, 225) Redshirt.svg
  •  9 Chuck Wade, Jr. – junior (6'0, 200)
  • 14 Sage Surrattfreshman (6'3, 210)
  • 15 Cortez Lewis – junior (6'1, 205) Redshirt.svg
  • 17 Alex Bachmanjunior (6'0, 190)
  • 25 James Sriraman– sophomore (6'3, 200) Redshirt.svg
  • 80 Waydale Jones – freshman (6'4, 185)
  • 81 Ian Driscoll – freshman (5'10, 175)
  • 82 Jaquarii Robersonfreshman (6'1, 165)
  • 83 Davis Johnson – freshman (5'11, 180) Redshirt.svg
  • 88 Steven Claude – sophomore (6'2, 195) Redshirt.svg
  • 89 Greg Dortchfreshman (5'9, 180) Redshirt.svg

Tight ends

  • 23 Brandon Chapman – freshman (6'5, 250) Redshirt.svg
  • 41 Devin Pike – senior (6'6, 250)
  • 44 LaRonde' Liverpool – freshman (6'3, 245) Redshirt.svg
  • 84 Jaren Lubrano – freshman (6'1, 200)
  • 85 Cam Serigne – senior (6'3, 240) Redshirt.svg
  • 86 Jack Freudenthal – sophomore (6'3, 230) Redshirt.svg
  • 87 Thomas Cole – freshman (6'5, 250) Redshirt.svg

Punters

  •  7 Mike Weaver – senior (6'1, 190) Redshirt.svg
  • 48 Dom Maggio – sophomore (6'3, 185)
 

Offensive lineman

  • 55 A'Lique Terry – senior (6'1, 275)
  • 56 Spencer Clapp – freshman (6'6, 280)
  • 58 Tyler Watson – freshman (6'5, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 59 Loic Nya – freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 60 Taleni Suhren – freshman (6'5, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 63 Je'Vionte' Nash – freshman (6'3, 285) Redshirt.svg
  • 65 Zach Tomfreshman (6'4, 290)
  • 66 Goran Jovanovic – freshman (6'4, 295)
  • 68 Patrick Osterhage – junior (6'4, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 70 Ryan Anderson – junior (6'6, 305) Redshirt.svg
  • 71 Nathan Gilliam – sophomore (6'5, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 73 Jake Benzinger – freshman (6'7, 295) Redshirt.svg
  • 74 Phil Haynessophomore (6'4, 305) Redshirt.svg
  • 75 Justin Herronjunior (6'5, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 76 Allan Rappleyea – freshman (6'5, 270)
  • 79 Sean Maginn – freshman (6'3, 280)

Defensive lineman

  • 14 Wendell Dunn – senior (6'3, 250) Redshirt.svg
  • 18 Carlos Basham Jr.freshman (6'5, 275) Redshirt.svg
  • 38 Zander Zimmer – freshman (6'4, 235) Redshirt.svg
  • 45 Paris Black – sophomore (6'3, 255) Redshirt.svg
  • 48 Willie Yarbary – sophomore (6'2, 285) Redshirt.svg
  • 51 Chris Calhoun – junior (6'4, 250)
  • 53 Duke Ejioforsenior (6'4, 275) Redshirt.svg
  • 54 Elontae Bateman – sophomore (6'2, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 56 Deon Young – graduate (6'1, 315)
  • 90 Sulaiman Kamara – freshman (6'2, 290) Redshirt.svg
  • 91 Mike Allen – freshman (6'5, 235)
  • 92 Adam Winter – freshman (6'3, 250)
  • 93 Zeek Rodney – junior (6'1, 305) Redshirt.svg
  • 94 Manny Walker – freshman (6'4, 230) Redshirt.svg
  • 95 Connor Hebbeler – freshman (6'2, 250)

Placekickers

  •  7 Mike Weaver – senior (6'1, 190) Redshirt.svg
  • 88 Zach Murphy – freshman (6'0, 180)
  • 97 Ben Brown – sophomore (6'2, 170) Redshirt.svg
 

Linebackers

  •  6 Jaboree Williams – senior (6'0, 245)
  • 23 Justin Strnadsophomore (6'1, 230) Redshirt.svg
  • 30 Ja'Cquez Williams – freshman (6'2, 210) Redshirt.svg
  • 32 Jeff Burley – freshman (6'2, 230)
  • 34 Demetrius Kemp – junior (6'1, 220) Redshirt.svg
  • 35 Nate Mays – sophomore (6'1, 225) Redshirt.svg
  • 42 Jake Simpson – freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 43 Connor Miller – freshman (6'2, 225) Redshirt.svg
  • 44 Kalin McNeil – junior (6'1, 220) Redshirt.svg
  • 46 DJ Taylor – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 50 Grant Dawson – senior (6'1, 225) Redshirt.svg
  • 58 Chase Monroe – freshman (6'2, 210)
  • 96 Jack Rielly – freshman (5'10, 190)
  • 99 Augustus Fortune – freshman (6'0, 215) Redshirt.svg

Defensive backs

  •  2 Cam Glennjunior (6'1, 200) Redshirt.svg
  •  3 Jessie Batessophomore (6'2, 195) Redshirt.svg
  •  4 Amari Hendersonsophomore (6'1, 185) Redshirt.svg
  •  5 Cedric Jiles – graduate (5'10, 180)
  • 12 Luke Mastersonfreshman (6'2, 210) Redshirt.svg
  • 13 Malik Grate – freshman (6'0, 170) Redshirt.svg
  • 17 Traveon Redd – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 20 Coby Davis – freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 21 Essang Basseysophomore (5'10, 185)
  • 24 Ja'Sir Taylorfreshman (5'10, 180)
  • 25 Troy Simon – freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 27 Tyriq Hardimon – freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 28 Christopher Pearcey – freshman (5'11, 200) Redshirt.svg
  • 29 DeAndre' Delaney – freshman (6'3, 210) Redshirt.svg
  • 37 Thomas Dillon – junior (5'10, 180) Redshirt.svg
  • 39 Keegan Good – freshman (6'0, 190) Redshirt.svg
  • 40 Justin Bartee – freshman (5'10, 210) Redshirt.svg

Long snappers

  • 15 Garrett Wilson – junior (6'3, 210)
  • 52 Dayton Diemel – sophomore (5'10, 215)

Game summaries

Presbyterian

Week One: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [2]
Period1234Total
Blue Hose00077
Demon Deacons162114051

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C) • WSW 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Overcast, some rain
  • Game attendance: 22,643
  • Referee: Tra Blake
  • TV announcers (ACC Net. Extra): Play-by-Play: Shawn Kenney • Color Analyst: Al Groh
  • Sources: [3] [2] [4]
Game information

@ Boston College

Week Two: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Boston College Eagles – Game summary [5]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons71410334
Eagles073010

at Alumni StadiumChestnut Hill, MA

  • Date: September 9
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C) • SE 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Partly Sunny
  • Game attendance: 38,082
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ACC Net. Extra): Play-by-Play: Robert LeeColor Analyst: Matt Chatham
  • Sources: [6] [5] [7]
Game information

Utah State

Week Three: Utah State Aggies at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [8]
Period1234Total
Aggies0010010
Demon Deacons141517046

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: September 16
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C) • N 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 27,971
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACC Net. Extra): Play-by-Play: Bill RothColor Analyst: Christian Ponder
  • Sources: [9] [8] [10]
Game information

@ Appalachian State

Week Four: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Appalachian State Mountaineers – Game summary [11]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons3014320
Mountaineers637319

at Kidd Brewer StadiumBoone, NC

  • Date: September 23
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C) • SE 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 35,126
  • Referee: Kevin Stine
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Play-by-Play: Shawn Kenney • Color Analyst: Stan Lewter
  • Sources: [12] [11] [13]
Game information

Florida State

Week Five: Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [14]
Period1234Total
Seminoles31031026
Demon Deacons390719

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C) • NNE 10 mph (16 km/h) • Mostly sunny
  • Game attendance: 31,588
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ABC): Play-by-Play: Mike PatrickColor Analyst: Tommy TubervilleSideline: Paul Carcaterra
  • Sources: [15] [14] [16]
Game information

@ Clemson

Week Six: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Clemson Tigers – Game summary [17]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons0001414
No. 2 Tigers1407728

at Memorial StadiumClemson, SC

  • Date: October 7
  • Game time: Noon ET
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C) • E 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 80,567
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Play-by-Play: Beth MowinsColor Analyst: Anthony BechtSideline: Rocky Boiman
  • Sources: [18] [17] [19]
Game information

@ Georgia Tech

Week Eight: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Game summary [20]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons7143024
Yellow Jackets310121338

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: October 21
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C) • E 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 45,224
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Play-by-Play: Anish ShroffColor Analyst: Ahmad Brooks • Sideline: Roddy Jones
  • Sources: [21] [20] [22]
Game information

Louisville

Week Nine: Louisville Cardinals at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [23]
Period1234Total
Cardinals3771532
Demon Deacons14147742

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 28
  • Game time: 12:20 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C) • S 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 29,593
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Play-by-Play: Evan Lepler • Color Analyst: Takeo SpikesSideline: Amanda Kuhl
  • Sources: [24] [23] [25]
Game information

@ Notre Dame

Week Ten: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Game summary [26]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons37131437
No. 5 Fighting Irish72410748

at Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame, IN

  • Date: November 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C) • ESE 10 mph (16 km/h) • Light rain, chilly
  • Game attendance: 77,622
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (NBC): Play-by-Play: Mike TiricoColor Analyst: Doug FlutieSideline: Kathryn Tappen
  • Sources: [27] [26] [28]
Game information

@ Syracuse

Week Eleven: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Syracuse Orange – Game summary [29]
Period1234Total
Demon Deacons213162464
Orange14245043

at Carrier DomeSyracuse, NY

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Game attendance: 38,539
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Wes DurhamColor Analyst: James Bates • Sideline: Rebecca Kaple
  • Sources: [30] [29] [31]
Game information

NC State

Week Twelve: NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [32]
Period1234Total
No. 25 Wolfpack777324
Demon Deacons1473630

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: November 18
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C) • SSW 15 mph (24 km/h) • Overcast, rain poss.
  • Game attendance: 31,803
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Play-by-Play: Clay MatvickColor Analyst: Kirk Morrison
  • Sources: [33] [32] [34]
Game information

Duke

Week Thirteen: Duke Blue Devils at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary [35]
Period1234Total
Blue Devils3771431
Demon Deacons1076023

at BB&T FieldWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: November 25
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 58 °F (14 °C) • SW 8 mph (13 km/h) • Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 27,016
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Wes Durham • Color Analyst: James Bates • Sideline: Rebecca Kaple
  • Sources: [36] [35] [37]
Game information

Vs. Texas A&M – Belk Bowl

Belk Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons [38]  – Game summary [39]
Period1234Total
Aggies1414141052
Demon Deacons172131455

at Bank of America StadiumCharlotte, NC

  • Date: December 29, 2017
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C) • W 3–7 mph (4.8–11.3 km/h) • Clear, cool
  • Game attendance: 32,784
  • Referee: Steve Strimling
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Play-by-Play: Jason BenettiColor Analyst: Kelly StoufferSideline: Kris Budden
  • Sources: [40] [38] [39] [41]
Game information

2018 NFL draft

PlayerTeamRoundPick #Position
Jessie Bates Cincinnati Bengals 2nd54 S
Duke Ejiofor Houston Texans 6th177 DE

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The 2015 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, represented Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles were led by sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher and played their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It was the Seminoles' 24th season as a member of the ACC and its 11th in the ACC Atlantic Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2015 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team is coached by Dave Clawson, who is coaching his second season at the school, and plays its home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference as part of the Atlantic Division, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 3–9, 1–7 in ACC play to finish in sixth place in the Atlantic Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Army Black Knights football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights were led by third-year head coach Jeff Monken and played their home games at Michie Stadium. They finished the season 8–5 and defeated Navy for the first time since 2001 in the Army–Navy Game. They were invited to the Heart of Dallas Bowl where they defeated North Texas in overtime.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his eighth full year and ninth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley", and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers entered the 2016 season as the defending national runners-up after a 14–1 season that ended with a loss to Alabama in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Dave Clawson, who was in his third season at the school, and played its home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Military Bowl where they defeated Temple.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2017 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his ninth full year and tenth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley", and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2018 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by fifth-year head coach Dave Clawson, and played their home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Birmingham Bowl where they defeated Memphis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Towson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2018 Towson Tigers football team represented Towson University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by tenth-year head coach Rob Ambrose and played their home games at Johnny Unitas Stadium. They are a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 7–5, 5–3 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs where they lost in the first round to Duquesne.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 NC State Wolfpack football team</span> American college football season

The 2019 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolfpack played their home games at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by seventh-year head coach Dave Doeren. They finished the season 4–8, 1–7 in ACC play to finish in seventh place in the Atlantic Division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2019 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 11th full year. The Tigers competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

The 2020 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolfpack played their home games at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, and competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). They were led by eighth-year head coach Dave Doeren. The Wolfpack finished the regular season 8–3, 7–3 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the conference. They received an invite to the 2021 Gator Bowl where they lost to opponent Kentucky of the SEC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 12th full year. The Tigers competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 14th year. The Tigers competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 15th year. The Tigers competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football represented Wake Forest University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Demon Deacons played their home games at Truist Field at Wake Forest in Winston–Salem, North Carolina, and competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by head coach Dave Clawson, in his ninth season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Vanderbilt Commodores football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Commodores were led by Clark Lea in his third year as their head coach. Following their blowout loss to Ole Miss, the Commodores became ineligible for a bowl selection for the 5th consecutive season. This was the last year of the Eastern and Western divisions of the SEC, as Texas and Oklahoma joined the SEC in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Clemson Tigers football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by Dabo Swinney, in his 16th year as Clemson's head coach. On the field, the team was led by sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik who was rated by Rivals.com as the No. 3 player in the 2022 college football recruiting class.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Demon Deacons were led by Dave Clawson in his tenth year as head coach. They played their home games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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