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NFL team personnel watch the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Jan. 28, 2021 04:59 PM EST

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Clawson's Demon Deacons play their first game since Nov. 14 when they visit Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 12. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Demon Deacons, Seminoles meet in late addition to ACC slate

By Aaron Beard Dec. 17, 2020 12:03 PM EST

FILE - Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield points towards the Pittsburgh bench after an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, file photo. Satterfield's Cardinals play their regular-season finale against Wake Forest on Saturday, Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Wake Forest returns in rescheduled trip to Louisville

By Aaron Beard Dec. 10, 2020 02:35 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) and coach Lane Kiffin talk before the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
The Latest: Wake Forest basketball won't play VMI on Dec. 21

By The Associated Press Dec. 07, 2020 09:34 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. King and the Hurricanes visit Duke on Saturday night in their first game since Nov. 14. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami returns to field in newly scheduled trip to Duke

By Aaron Beard Dec. 03, 2020 12:58 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 12:38 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins watches a Boston College point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Long waits finally end for Duke, Georgia Tech to play a game

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2020 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi wears a face shield as he watches his team play against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims' growth in making decisions is impressive for a freshman. Pitt's fierce pass rush will be a new test for Sims' ability to remain poised in the pocket on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
ACC could benefit from show of force behind 3 ranked teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Montezuma fans react to a call in the first half of an 8-man high school football semifinal playoff game between Montezuma and Remsen St. Mary's at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Capacity for state tournament games has been limited to 2400 and masks are required. (Liz Martin/The Gazette via AP)
The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirus

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2020 08:18 AM EST

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest and looks to end 3-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Campbell quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams scrambles under pressure from Wake Forest defensive lineman Miles Fox (11) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Beal-Smith rushes for 3 TDs, Wake Forest eases past Campbell

By Bob Sutton Oct. 02, 2020 11:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, North Carolina State's Devin Leary (13) passes the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. The Wolfpack will try to regroup after winning just four games last season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
N.C. State parents OK'd to attend Saturday football game

By Bryan Anderson And Aaron Beard Sep. 18, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson complains that there was no pass interference call in the second half against Clemson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
NC State hosts Wake Forest in Wolfpack's delayed debut

By Aaron Beard Sep. 17, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with the defense after a Wake Forest turnover in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 1 Clemson building depth with highly touted newcomers

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 15, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

Clemson's B.T. Potter watches his 52-yard field goal at the end of the first half against Wake Forest in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson dominate Wake Forest again, 37-13

By Steve Reed Sep. 12, 2020 11:21 PM EDT

File-Wake Forest's Jamie Newman (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Newman announced his decision on his Twitter account on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. He said he made the decision to skip the season “after much prayer and discussion with my family.”(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft

By Charles Odum Sep. 02, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, wears a mask in honor of Breonna Taylor before her match against Misaki Doi, of Japan, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Fanless Triple Crown _ Preakness won't have fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 07:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson, right, speaks to an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y. Wake Forest has been to four straight bowl games but will have to overcome significant personnel losses on offense in Clawson's seventh season. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Wake Forest's Clawson eager to see offense grow up quickly

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2020 11:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. There will be much interest in possible changes coming to No. 4 Georgia’s offense with a new quarterback, who is expected to be Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman, and a new coordinator, Monken. Still, coach Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may lean on their experienced defense in the pandemic-delayed season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
No. 4 Georgia to lean on tough defense while finding new QB

By Charles Odum Sep. 01, 2020 08:01 AM EDT

LSU trio heads list of players opting out of this season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2020 03:10 AM EDT
LSU knew all along it would have to try to defend its national title without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and four other first-round draft...