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2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
Belk Bowl champion
Belk Bowl, W 55–52 vs. Texas A&M
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record8–5 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorWarren Ruggiero (4th season)
Offensive schemeSlow mesh
Defensive coordinatorJay Sawvel (1st season)
Base defense4–3
CaptainGrant Dawson, Wendell Dunn, Cam Serigne, A'Lique Terry, Jaboree Williams, John Wolford
Home stadiumBB&T Field
Seasons
← 2016
2018 →
2017 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
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.

Recruits

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US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Michael Allen
DE
Sugar Hill, GA Lanier County HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 232 lb (105 kg) Aug 8, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Christian Beal
RB
Winston-Salem, NC East Forsyth HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 18, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tayvon Bowers
QB
Harrisburg, PA Bishop McDevitt HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) May 11, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jeffery Burley
LB
Jackson, GA Jackson HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 214 lb (97 kg) Jul 18, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Spencer Clapp
OL
Gibsonville, NC Eastern Guilford HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 1, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Coby Davis
CB
Washington, D.C. Maret School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 28, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyriq Hardimon
DB
Marietta, GA Lassiter HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 16, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Waydale Jones
WR
Beeville, TX A. C. Jones HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jan 25, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Sean Maginn
OL
Suwanee, GA North Gwinnett HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jan 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Chase Monroe
LB
Davidson, NC Davidson Day School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jul 29, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Loic Nya
OL
Silver Spring, MD Springbrook HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 265 lb (120 kg) May 24, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPNN/A
Allan Rappleyea
OL
Milton, MA Milton HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Apr 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jaquarii Roberson
WR
Ahoskie, NC Hertford County HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Aug 1, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Troy Simon
DB
Milton, GA Milton HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jake Simpson
LB
Buford, GA Buford HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Feb 20, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Sage Surratt
WR
Lincolnton, NC East Lincoln HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
D. J. Taylor
LB
Huntland, TN Huntland HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 15, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ja'Sir Taylor
WR
Brick, NJ Brick Township HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Zach Tom
OL
Baton Rouge, LA Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Dec 5, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyler Williams
DT
West Palm Beach, FL Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jul 9, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
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

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:30 p.m.Presbyterian*ACCN ExtraW 51–722,643
September 91:00 p.m.at Boston CollegeACCN ExtraW 34–1038,082
September 163:00 p.m.Utah State*dagger
  • 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
ABCL 19–2631,588
October 712:00 p.m.at No. 2 ClemsonESPN2L 14–2880,567
October 217:30 p.m.at Georgia TechESPNUL 24–3845,224
October 2812:20 p.m.Louisville
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCNW 42–3229,593
November 43:30 p.m.at No. 5 Notre Dame*NBCL 37–4877,622
November 113:00 p.m.at SyracuseACCRSNW 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*ESPNW 55–5232,784
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Coaching staff

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Position Name First 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 backs John Hunter 2014
Offensive line Nick Tabacca 2014
Safeties Lyle Hemphill 2017
Outside linebackers Brad Sherrod 2017
Source:[1]

Roster

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2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team roster[1]

Quarterbacks

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

Running backs

  •  5 Arkeem Byrd – freshman (6'1, 190) Redshirt
  • 20 Tyler Bell – junior (5'11, 210)
  • 21 Isaiah Robinson – junior (5'10, 220) Redshirt
  • 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

Wide receivers

  •  1 Tabari Hines – junior (5'10, 175)
  •  7 Scotty Washingtonjunior (6'5, 225) Redshirt
  •  9 Chuck Wade, Jr. – junior (6'0, 200)
  • 14 Sage Surrattfreshman (6'3, 210)
  • 15 Cortez Lewis – junior (6'1, 205) Redshirt
  • 17 Alex Bachmanjunior (6'0, 190)
  • 25 James Sriraman– sophomore (6'3, 200) Redshirt
  • 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
  • 88 Steven Claude – sophomore (6'2, 195) Redshirt
  • 89 Greg Dortchfreshman (5'9, 180) Redshirt

Tight ends

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

Punters

  •  7 Mike Weaver – senior (6'1, 190) Redshirt
  • 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
  • 59 Loic Nya – freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 60 Taleni Suhren – freshman (6'5, 290) Redshirt
  • 63 Je'Vionte' Nash – freshman (6'3, 285) Redshirt
  • 65 Zach Tomfreshman (6'4, 290)
  • 66 Goran Jovanovic – freshman (6'4, 295)
  • 68 Patrick Osterhage – junior (6'4, 290) Redshirt
  • 70 Ryan Anderson – junior (6'6, 305) Redshirt
  • 71 Nathan Gilliam – sophomore (6'5, 290) Redshirt
  • 73 Jake Benzinger – freshman (6'7, 295) Redshirt
  • 74 Phil Haynessophomore (6'4, 305) Redshirt
  • 75 Justin Herronjunior (6'5, 290) Redshirt
  • 76 Allan Rappleyea – freshman (6'5, 270)
  • 79 Sean Maginn – freshman (6'3, 280)

Defensive lineman

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

Placekickers

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

Linebackers

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

Defensive backs

  •  2 Cam Glennjunior (6'1, 200) Redshirt
  •  3 Jessie Batessophomore (6'2, 195) Redshirt
  •  4 Amari Hendersonsophomore (6'1, 185) Redshirt
  •  5 Cedric Jiles – graduate (5'10, 180)
  • 12 Luke Mastersonfreshman (6'2, 210) Redshirt
  • 13 Malik Grate – freshman (6'0, 170) Redshirt
  • 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
  • 29 DeAndre' Delaney – freshman (6'3, 210) Redshirt
  • 37 Thomas Dillon – junior (5'10, 180) Redshirt
  • 39 Keegan Good – freshman (6'0, 190) Redshirt
  • 40 Justin Bartee – freshman (5'10, 210) Redshirt

Long snappers

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

Game summaries

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Presbyterian

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Week One: Presbyterian Blue Hose at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[2]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Hose 0 0 077
Demon Deacons 16 21 14051

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

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Week Two: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Boston College Eagles – Game summary[5]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 7 14 10334
Eagles 0 7 3010

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

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Week Three: Utah State Aggies at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[8]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 10010
Demon Deacons 14 15 17046

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

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Week Four: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Appalachian State Mountaineers – Game summary[11]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 3 0 14320
Mountaineers 6 3 7319

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

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Week Five: Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[14]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Seminoles 3 10 31026
Demon Deacons 3 9 0719

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

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Week Six: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Clemson Tigers – Game summary[17]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 0 0 01414
No. 2 Tigers 14 0 7728

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

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Week Eight: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Game summary[20]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 7 14 3024
Yellow Jackets 3 10 121338

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

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Week Nine: Louisville Cardinals at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[23]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 3 7 71532
Demon Deacons 14 14 7742

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

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Week Ten: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Game summary[26]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 3 7 131437
No. 5 Fighting Irish 7 24 10748

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

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Week Eleven: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Syracuse Orange – Game summary[29]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 21 3 162464
Orange 14 24 5043

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

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Week Twelve: NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[32]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 25 Wolfpack 7 7 7324
Demon Deacons 14 7 3630

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

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Week Thirteen: Duke Blue Devils at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[35]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils 3 7 71431
Demon Deacons 10 7 6023

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

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Belk Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons[38] – Game summary[39]
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 14 14 141052
Demon Deacons 17 21 31455

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

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Player Team Round Pick # Position
Jessie Bates Cincinnati Bengals 2nd 54 S
Duke Ejiofor Houston Texans 6th 177 DE

References

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  1. ^ a b "2017 Wake Forest Coaching Staff and Roster". The Official Site of Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Wolford accounts for 4 TDs, Wake routs Presbyterian 51–7". ESPN. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Presbyterian (0–0) vs. Wake Forest (0–0)" (PDF). The Official Site of Wake Forest Demon Deacons Athletics. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
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