Robby Ashford News, Rumors, Updates - Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Impact Ashford was ruled a game-time decision after he was banged up last week against Georgia Tech, though it appears the senior is trending in the right direction. Ashford has thrown for 916 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions through three games while adding 211 yards and four scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD vs. Virginia Tech Ashford (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Ashford picked up an injury during the team's previous matchup against Georgia Tech, but seems on track to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. The senior quarterback will aim to throw his first touchdown pass since Week 2.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable on ACC injury report Ashford (undisclosed) is probable for Wake Forest in Week 6 against Virginia Tech.

Impact Ashford is a surprise inclusion on the Demon Deacons' injury report. The starting quarterback has been okay for Wake Forest this season, tossing for 916 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions while rushing for 211 yards and four touchdowns. If Ashford can't go, expect Deshawn Purdie to get the start in his stead.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable on ACC injury report Ashford (undisclosed) is probable for Wake Forest in Week 6 against Virginia Tech.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels on ground Ashford completed 13 of 28 passes for 219 yards during Saturday's 30-29 overtime defeat to Georgia Tech. He also had 10 rushes for 82 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ashford completed just 46.4 percent of his pass attempts Saturday and failed to top 230 passing yards for the third time in four games. He made up for his shortcomings through the air by tallying a season-high 82 rushing yards and scoring his fourth rushing touchdown in as many contests. On the year, Ashford has 916 passing yards and a 1:3 TD:INT along with 211 rushing yards and four TDs.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

King's TD, stop on 2-point try help No. 16 Georgia Tech hold off Wake Forest 30-29 in OT

Georgia Tech intercepted Wake Forest’s 2-point play for the win in overtime to help the 16th-ranked Yellow Jackets edge the Demon Deacons 30-29 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns against Georgia Tech Ashford (lower body) has re-entered Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ashford has re-entered Saturday's game against the Yellow Jackets to open the fourth quarter after leaving for the locker room early in the second half. The 6-foot-2 senior quarterback will replace Deshawn Purdie, who threw for 14 yards (1-for-3) in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Ashford (lower body) has been spotted heading to the locker room with a trainer, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Ashford was spotted limping off the field before getting examined by training staff in the injury tent, but he has now made his way to the locker room early in the third quarter. The 6-foot-2 senior quarterback threw for 150 yards (8-of-16), adding on 78 rushing yards and one score on the ground prior to leaving the game. It is unclear if Ashford has a chance to return to the field at this time, especially since the Demon Deacons have a three-score lead in the second half.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws pair of interceptions Ashford was 21-for-35 passing for 252 yards and two interceptions during Thursday's 34-24 loss to North Carolina State. He also had nine rushes for 21 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ashford has now turned the ball over twice in his last two games, tossing two picks in Thursday's loss. The senior isn't considered a prolific passer, as he's more of a dual-threat quarterback. While he scored a rushing touchdown for a third straight game, he logged a season low in rushing yards. In 2025, Ashford has completed 54 of 85 passes for 697 yards and a 1:3 TD:INT while adding 129 yards and three scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robby Ashford's Week 3 Report Card An in-depth analysis of Robby Ashford's start against the NC State Wolfpack

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Bailey's 3 TDs, Shirley's pick-6 helps NC State rally past Wake Forest 34-24 for 3-0 start

CJ Bailey connected with Keenan Jackson for the 12-yard go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to help N

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

'Playing for Pops' is what Robby Ashford is doing this season at Wake Forest “I sit there and pray before games and when we run out I just kind of talk to him beforehand,” Ashford said. “I just say to him ‘Pops, stay...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Two TDs, two turnovers Ashford completed 13 of 22 passes for 227 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 42-10 win versus Western Carolina. He also had seven rushes for 66 yards with...

Impact Ashford was a big-play machine in Week 2, averaging over 10 yards per attempt and nine yards per carry. However, his big-play prowess came with some inconsistencies. He completed just 59.1 percent of his passes and committed an interception and a fumble. Through two games this season, Ashford has 445 passing yards, 108 rushing yards and three total touchdowns (one passing, two rushing).

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claiborne runs wild as Wake Forest beats Western Carolina, 42-10

Demond Claiborne scored on three touchdown runs, including an 83-yarder untouched in the third quarter, as Wake Forest beat Western Carolina 42-10 in a weather-hampered game Saturd...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Decent outing in Week 1 Ashford was 20-for-28 passing for 218 yards during Friday's 10-9 win versus Kennesaw State. He also had 18 rushes for 42 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ashford was efficient and had a solid rushing day during Wake Forest's season opener, but he left plenty to be desired in terms of touchdown production as the Demon Deacons mustered up just 10 points against Kennesaw State. Ashford isn't known for his passing ability, but his rushing upside makes him an intriguing fantasy option. However, Wake Forest's lack of production against an inferior Owls team isn't exactly a sign of good things to come.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Forest survives tough night, Claiborne injury to give Jake Dickert a win in his coaching debut

Wake Forest won in its debut under Jake Dickert despite losing top player Demond Claiborne to an early rib injury

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Wake Forest squeaks past Kennesaw State in debut of coaches Transfer quarterback Robby Ashford threw for 218 yards and scored Wake Forest's only touchdown as the Demon Deacons survived for a 10-9 vict...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Wake Forest hangs on to beat Kennesaw State 10-9, gives Jake Dickert a win in Demon Deacons debut

Robby Ashford scored Wake Forest’s lone touchdown on a first-quarter keeper and the Demon Deacons came up with a clinching late stop to hold off Kennesaw State 10-9 on Friday night

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Wake Forest names transfer Robby Ashford its starting quarterback for opener against Kennesaw State

Wake Forest has named transfer Robby Ashford as the starting quarterback for Jake Dickert's coaching debut against Kennesaw State on Friday

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Wake Forest names starting QB ahead of season opener | Sporting News Robby Ashford has been named Wake Forest’s starting quarterback. The former Auburn and South Carolina QB will make his first start Friday vs...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wake Forest names starting quarterback for Friday night football opener vs. Kennesaw State The competition was fierce between Robby Ashford and Deshawn Purdie during preseason camp

AUGUST 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest's starting QB Deadspin | Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest's starting QB

AUGUST 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Named starting quarterback Ashford will serve as Wake Forest's starting quarterback, per On3.com.

Impact Ashford won the starting role after having been competing with Deshawn Purdie and Conor O'Neil throughout the summer. Ashford played two seasons at Auburn before transferring to South Carolina ahead of last season where he completed 23 of 32 passes for 324 yards and two touchdowns in addition to carrying the ball 41 times for 227 yards and two touchdowns in eight games.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert aims to build the Demon Deacons back into a consistent winner

Jake Dickert is starting his first year at Wake Forest with the aim of building the Demon Deacons back into a consistent winner

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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