Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football

Wake Forest Demon Deacons is the Wake Forest University football team in American Football. The team plays in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Series. They are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Atlantic Division. The Deacons home field is Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, and the head coach is Dave Clawson.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Introduction

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team was founded in 1888, and throughout its history, the team has played as an independent team for two periods and was a member of two conferences. In particular, its record includes being independent from 1888-1935. They joined the Southern Conference as a member from 1936-1952 and then became a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons won two conference championships.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football History

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football History spans over a century, beginning in 1888. Coached by W. C. Dowd and W. C. Riddick, the team secured a remarkable victory against North Carolina, marking the state's first-ever college football game.

E. Walter Sikes guided Wake Forest from 1891 to 1893, achieving a notable 6–2–1 record. In the 1920s, Hank Garrity's tenure boasted a remarkable 19–7–1 record, maintaining the highest winning percentage in Wake Forest football history.

Throughout the mid-20th century, the coaching landscape evolved, with figures like Peahead Walker leading for 14 seasons, resulting in a 77–51–6 record. Tom Rogers and Paul Amen's tenures saw varying successes and challenges, each contributing to the team's narrative.

Bill Tate, Cal Stoll, and Chuck Mills navigated Wake Forest through the 1960s and 1970s, with Stoll notably securing Wake Forest's first ACC championship in 1970.

The late 20th century saw John Mackovic's revitalization efforts, with an impressive turnaround from a 1–10 season to an 8–4 record in just one year. Al Groh and Bill Dooley continued to shape Wake Forest's football legacy, with Dooley leading the team to their first bowl victory in the 1992 Independence Bowl, culminating in a No. 25 ranking.

Despite challenges and changes in leadership, Wake Forest's football history reflects a resilient journey marked by triumphs, setbacks, and the enduring spirit of competition.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Coach

Since its beginning, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football program has been led by 32 head coaches.

Head Coach:

David Paul Clawson, is the current football head coach at Wake Forest University. He was named ACC Coach of the Year in 2021. Clawson took over in 2013, leading the team to notable successes, including three consecutive bowl wins. His strategic approach and emphasis on player development have reshaped Wake Forest's football program, earning him accolades and contract extensions.

Here is a table with names and durations of all the head coaches in the history of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football program:

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Stadium: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serves as the home field for the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons football team. It opened its gates in 1968 and has a seating capacity of 31,500 people. Interestingly, it holds the distinction of being the smallest football stadium in both the ACC and among all Power Five conferences when it comes to permanent seating capacity.

Initially named Groves Stadium, it underwent a renaming process in September 2007, becoming BB&T Field as part of a sponsorship agreement with BB&T, a company based in Winston-Salem. Later, due to a merger between BB&T and SunTrust, the stadium was briefly known as Truist Field at Wake Forest. However, on June 21, 2023, the stadium was renamed Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium after Allegacy partnered with Wake Forest Athletics.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Rivals

Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team’s notable rivalries are:

North Carolina

Wake Forest and North Carolina have a long-standing football rivalry. Their first game was back in 1888, and Wake Forest won with a score of 6–4. Over the years, they've played each other many times, with North Carolina holding the lead in victories.

North Carolina State

Another important rival for Wake Forest is North Carolina State. They play each other every year, and it's a big deal in college football. This rivalry has been going on since 1910, making it one of the longest continuous rivalries in NCAA history. Even though Wake Forest has had some wins, North Carolina State has been leading in the series overall.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Record and stats

Wake Forest Demon Deacons have won two conference championships in the year 1970 and 2006 in the ACC conference. They also won two Division Championships in 2006 in the ACC Atlantic division and second in 2021 in the Dave Clawson division.

Conference championships

Division championships

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Roster

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football roster includes players from diverse backgrounds. Each brings a unique experience to the team.

Players on the offensive side include:

On the defensive side, notable players include:

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Schedule

Wake Forest Demon Deacons football 2024 regular season schedule is as follows: