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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 game
Read full article: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 gameMississippi coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated “an unwritten rule” by buying its way out of next year’s matchup, leaving the Rebels in search of another major-conference opponent.
Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 win
Read full article: Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 winJaxson Dart passed for 377 yards and two touchdowns, Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 148 yards and two TDs, and No. 5 Mississippi beat Wake Forest 40-6.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's win
Read full article: Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's winDuke star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled after a collision with a fan rushing onto the court to celebrate Wake Forest's win against the eighth-ranked Blue Devils.
Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken up
Read full article: Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken upHunter Sallis scored 29 points while Andrew Carr had a huge second half to help Wake Forest edge No. 8 Duke 83-79, earning a massive boost to its NCAA Tournament chances.
American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources say
Read full article: American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources sayThe American Athletic Conference has been in contact with Army as it looks for a replacement for Atlantic Coast Conference-bound SMU, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schools
Read full article: Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schoolsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson says roughly six to eight of his players returned despite tampering efforts by other schools hoping to persuade them to transfer.
Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion again
Read full article: Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion againLSU's Jay Johnson became the first baseball coach to win a national championship before his third year at a school.
White's homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals with a 2-0 win over No. 1 Wake Forest
Read full article: White's homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals with a 2-0 win over No. 1 Wake ForestTommy White hit Camden Minacci’s first pitch into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the 11th inning, giving LSU a 2-0 walk-off victory over No. 1 national seed Wake Forest and clinching a spot in the College World Series finals.
LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finals
Read full article: LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finalsCade Beloso hit a go-ahead three-run homer, freshman Griffin Herring pitched 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in his longest outing, and LSU defeated No. 1 national seed Wake Forest 5-2 to stay alive in the College World Series.
Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern California
Read full article: Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern CaliforniaLauren Walsh closed out her match against Brianna Navarrosa with a conceded par on the 16th hole and Wake Forest won its first women’s golf championship by beating Southern California 3-1.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregon’s Bo Nix and Wake Forest’s Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victim
Read full article: Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victimClemson defensive backs Malcolm Greene and Fred Davis II were sued by a U.S. postal worker who's delivery truck was struck by Davis last year seconds after he was clocked driving 115 mph on a highway near campus.
Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issue
Read full article: Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issueWake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman will miss “an extended period of time” for treatment of what the school described Wednesday as medical condition unrelated to football.
Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach K
Read full article: Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach KPaolo Banchero had 24 points and eighth-ranked Duke hit 13 straight shots to blow it open after halftime and beat Wake Forest 76-64 on Wednesday night with Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski sidelined by illness.
COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
Read full article: COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowlsThe Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.
Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs Wake
Read full article: Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs WakeThe fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game is now against the rules.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC titleKenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Wake Forest signs Clawson to long-term contract extension
Read full article: Wake Forest signs Clawson to long-term contract extensionWake Forest has signed football coach Dave Clawson to what it calls a long-term contract extension after Clawson guided the No. 21 Demon Deacons a historically successful season.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Read full article: Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
AP Top 25: Michigan State jumps up to No. 5 after win over Michigan
Read full article: AP Top 25: Michigan State jumps up to No. 5 after win over MichiganMichigan State has moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wake Forest is a top-10 team for the first time in school history.
The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players
Read full article: The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHL’s COVID-19 list is now down to 13 players, marking the second-lowest total since the league first began publishing it on Jan. 13. His addition came the same day four Wild players were removed from the list: Jonas Brodin, Victor Rask, Carson Soucy and Cam Talbot. Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou was also cleared after spending a league-high 21 days on the list. The professional hockey team started in 2013 in the Central Hockey League, helping fill the void after the Ontario Hockey League’s Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay. The New Jersey Devils still lead all NHL teams in both the number of players and the number of combined days on the COVID-19 list.
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut
Read full article: The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debutBoston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston College men’s basketball game at Georgia Tech scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference said the postponement was due to the continued quarantines and contact tracing within the Boston College program. Boston College is 3-13 overall and 1-9 in the ACC. The Flyers are scheduled to face Boston on Sunday outdoors at Lake Tahoe as part of a league event.
The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball schedule
Read full article: The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball scheduleVirginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game between Louisville and No. The postponement follows one earlier Wednesday between Louisville at Syracuse following a positive test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals’ program. The league cited a combination of a positive test, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Lady Vols’ program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Louisville’s men’s basketball game at Syracuse scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed. AdThe league said the postponement was due to a positive COVID-19 test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals' program.
Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2
Read full article: Louisville tops women’s Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Louisville keeps winning and remained atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll. The Cardinals are the only unbeaten team left in the Top 25 after topping Miami and North Carolina this past week. 4 North Carolina State. Arizona expects to travel to Oregon to play Oregon State on Friday and Oregon next Monday.
No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63
Read full article: No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – WINSTON-Dana Evans hit a driving shot for the go-ahead three-point play with 8.0 seconds left to help top-ranked Louisville barely avoid a huge upset by holding off Wake Forest 65-63 on Sunday. Conti scored 13 points while Raca had 12 to lead the Demon Deacons (7-6, 4-5), who erased an early nine-point deficit by getting on the boards. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons were hosting a No. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons host Florida State on Thursday.
The Latest: Vanderbilt’s season finale at Georgia canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Vanderbilt’s season finale at Georgia canceledThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The University at Albany women’s basketball game scheduled for Dec. 23 against Siena has been postponed. ___UNLV has canceled its home basketball game against Pepperdine on Monday after a positive COVID-19 test. 10 Georgia has been canceled with the Commodores falling below both the number of scholarship players available and position requirements. The school had paused basketball activities last Tuesday and canceled its home game with Wofford scheduled for last Thursday. South Carolina’s next scheduled game is at home against South Carolina State on Dec. 23.
The Latest: Wake Forest-Duke football game won't be played
Read full article: The Latest: Wake Forest-Duke football game won't be playedIf the players tested positive they would miss this week’s game against Kansas City. ___Mississippi basketball coach Kermit Davis has tested positive for COVID-19 and could be sidelined when the season starts. Ronnie Hamilton would serve as interim head coach for the home games Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 against Central Arkansas and Jackson State. ___Bill Haas has tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn from the RSM Classic this week at Sea Island. The league says at least 10 of the 30 listed players for Nice have tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be available.
The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fans
Read full article: The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fansThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The European Tour has decided against having a limited number of fans for the Scottish Open next week. The tour says because of a recent update on the Scottish government's guidelines for COVID-19, the tournament at the Renaissance Club with not have spectators. It would have been the second golf tournament to have fans, after the Sanford International two weeks ago in South Dakota on the PGA Tour Champions. Another postponed game, Virginia-Virginia Tech, had previously been moved to that date as well. The positive tests at Notre Dame also caused South Florida to pause on-field football activities Wednesday.
Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed after Irish positive tests
Read full article: Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed after Irish positive testsNotre Dame’s game at Wake Forest on Saturday has been postponed after positive COVID-19 tests landed 13 Fighting Irish players in isolation and another 10 in quarantine. Notre Dame said 94 football players were tested for COVID-19 on Monday and of those seven were positive. Those players were in isolation along with others who tested positive last week. “We managed an increase in positivity rates in August, and the players handled it wonderfully," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. BYU had to postpone its game last week at Army after having players test positive for COVID-19.
Michigan State faces Wake Forest in Pinstripe Bowl
Read full article: Michigan State faces Wake Forest in Pinstripe BowlMichigan State will finish their season with a matchup against Wake Forest in the Pinstripe Bowl. Pinstripe Bowl: Michigan State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (8-4), Friday at 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Michigan State by 3½. The Spartans still did just enough to make a bowl game for the 12th time in 13 seasons. Wake Forest ranks 12th in the nation in total offense.
Lawrence throws 4 TDs as No. 3 Clemson tops Deacons 52-3
Read full article: Lawrence throws 4 TDs as No. 3 Clemson tops Deacons 52-33 Clemson won its 26th straight game and completed a second-straight perfect Atlantic Coast Conference regular season with a 52-3 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. But he Demon Deacons were beaten at Virginia Tech, 36-17 last week and Clemson clinched its fifth consecutive division crown with a 55-10 win at North Carolina State a week ago. The Demon Deacons, who were averaging 487 yards a game, managed just 105 yards in this one. THE TAKEAWAYWake Forest: The Demon Deacons could get little going. Clemson takes a week off before closing the regular season at state rival South Carolina on Nov. 30.
Wake Forest football vs. N.C. State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Wake Forest football vs. N.C. State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score22 Wake Forest continues a lengthy stay at home when it takes on visiting North Carolina State on Saturday in an ACC matchup. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (4-3, 1-2 ACC)The revolving door at quarterback for the Wolfpack has seen redshirt freshman Devin Leary burst through, and he will make his first career start Saturday. ABOUT WAKE FOREST (6-1, 2-1)Hartman was the starter last year before getting hurt and giving way to Newman, so there is no hesitation going with the North Carolina native. Wake Forest won the last two meetings, including a 27-23 triumph at N.C. State last year in which Newman threw a game-winning TD with 30 seconds left. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 35, North Carolina State 24
North Carolina football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: North Carolina football vs. Georgia Tech: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJace Ruder #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacon during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Georgia Tech committed three turnovers inside the Temple 35-yard-line and narrowly avoided its first shutout in 277 games on a safety from junior defensive end Antwan Owens. North Carolina senior DB Myles Dorn ranks ninth in the ACC with 7.4 tackles per game. Georgia Tech senior WR Jalen Camp, who leads the team with 134 receiving yards, will miss the rest of the season due to surgery for an undisclosed reason. PREDICTION: North Carolina 31, Georgia Tech 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
North Carolina football vs. Appalachian State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: North Carolina football vs. Appalachian State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreJace Ruder #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drops back to pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacon during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. North Carolina sophomore RB Javonte Williams led the Tar Heels in rushing in the first two games of the season and is ninth in the ACC in rushing yards per game (68.3). The Tar Heels have averaged 23.3 points and 401.7 yards of total offense per game, while allowing 20 points and 398 yards per contest. Appalachian State has converted 12-of-23 third-down attempts, while the Tar Heels are just 9-of-42. PREDICTION: North Carolina 28, Appalachian State 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
14 college football games to watch while Michigan has bye this weekend
Read full article: 14 college football games to watch while Michigan has bye this weekendMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan has a rare September bye this weekend, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of meaningful college football to be played. Arizona State vs. Michigan StateGame details: 4 p.m. Saturday on FOXIf you have an early bedtime, you might not remember Michigan State and Arizona State playing last year in 1,000-degree heat. If you stay up late, you might remember Michigan State and Arizona State played last year in 1,000-degree heat. Now, Duke gets to take on a Middle Tennessee State team that definitely isn't any good because it lost to Michigan, and we all know the rules.
North Carolina football vs. Wake Forest: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: North Carolina football vs. Wake Forest: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreNathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels passes the ball against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Berkeley, California. ABOUT WAKE FOREST (2-0)The Demon Deacons offense has recorded 500-plus yards of total offense in four consecutive games (dating to last season), matching a school record. Junior defensive back Traveon Reed recorded eight tackles, including one of four Wake Forest sacks. Wake Forest rushed for 201 yards against Miami, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 34, North Carolina 28More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Wake Forest football vs. Rice: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Wake Forest football vs. Rice: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreSam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hands the ball to Matt Colburn #22 during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We really just focus on our defense getting stops, Wake Forest senior linebacker Justin Strnad, whose interception in the final seconds sealed the victory, told reporters afterward. Wake Forest was penalized just once for 15 yards in the season opener. Wake Forest fifth-year senior WR Kendall Hinton became the first player in program history to score a touchdown in five different seasons, catching the game-winning touchdown with 1:08 to play. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 36, Rice 14More college football scoresMore college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.