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Deshawn Purdie - Positional battle ongoing Purdie and Robby Ashford remain in a positional battle for Week 1, Conor O'Neill of Rivals reports.

Impact During one of Wake Forest's earlier scrimmages, Purdie logged three interceptions. Fortunately for him, they did not immediately impact his positional battle, considering it is still ongoing. Purdie has just over one week to make a stronger impression.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robby Ashford - Still in QB competition Wake Forest's head coach Jake Dickert has still not made his decision at quarterback between Ashford and Deshawn Purdie, Conor O'Neill of Rivals reports.

Impact Since the spring, Ashford and Deshawn Purdie have been in a positional battle to be Wake Forest's starting quarterback. There is just over a week to make a final decision before the 2025 Demon Deacons begin their regular season against Kennesaw State on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down some good players on college football teams that are likely to be bad

Isaac Smith has developed into a quality player at Mississippi State

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 Wake Forest Football Predictions: Demon Deacons Ranked 77th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136

RJ Young reveals his "Ultimate 136" college football rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Here's where the Demon Deacons land.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 Wake Forest Football Predictions: Demon Deacons Ranked 77th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136

Deshawn Purdie - Tosses three picks in scrimmage Purdie threw three interceptions during Wake Forest's scrimmage Saturday, per Cameron Lemons Debro of 247sports.

Impact Purdie's struggles in Saturday's scrimmage might not bode well for his position battle with Robby Ashford. He spent last season at Charlotte where he completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions across nine games played.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH! Wake Forest Defensive Back Nick Andersen's Breakout Session at ACC Kickoff The senior returns for his 6th year with the Demon Deacons. At ACC Kickoff last week, he had a breakout session to discuss the upcoming seas...

AUGUST 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Which 10 College Football Players Have The Most Passing Yards of All Time?

FOX Sports Research compiled the list of the 10 college football players with the most passing yards. See who tops the NCAA's record books.

JULY 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Which 10 College Football Players Have The Most Passing Yards of All Time?

Eni Falayi - Commits to Wake Forest Falayi has committed to joining Wake Forest for the 2025 season, the team reports.

Impact Falayi joins his new program after playing last season with Utah Tech. The junior tight end will come in and fight for a prominent role on offense after totaling 31 receptions for 417 yards and five touchdowns across six appearances.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie George relishes challenge in taking over at Bowling Green

Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sources: Bishop McGuinness football coach Mark Holcomb heading to Wake Forest Mark Holcomb, who turned around the football fortunes at Bishop McGuinness the last two seasons, is ...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Stanford hosts Miami (FL) after Williams' 23-point showing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

McNeely's 27 points sparks Virginia outburst in Cavaliers' 83-75 win over Wake Forest

Isaac McKneely scored 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting — including 4 for 7 from 3-point range — and Virginia blunted Wake Forest’s repeated comeback attempts, beating the Demon Deac...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

McKneely, Virginia Cavaliers take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Deacons' Colburn relishes second chance at Boston College The last five offensive plays when Wake Forest played at Boston College two years ago were all runs by then-freshman running back Matt Colbu...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Clawson hopes Wake Forest can make more noise on offense There were seasons during Dave Clawson’s career as a head college football coach he didn’t give a whit about his team’s time of possession.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Deacons' offensive line prepares for stiff test It’s not just All-American defensive end Harold Landry that Wake Forest’s offensive line has to prepare for. But it’s no secret the Deacons...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Deacons building critical depth along defensive line Over the course of Wake Forest football history, the Deacons have had a galaxy of stars to play in the defensive line. Duke Ejiofor, a redsh...

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Wake Forest hires two more assistant coaches and lands another quarterback in the transfer portal Charlotte quarterback Deshawn Purdie committed to Florida in the portal but reconsidered and selected Wake Forest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

McNeil and NC State host Syracuse

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Sallis, Wake Forest Demon Deacons to host McKneely and the Virginia Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State

RJ Davis had 20 points, Seth Trimble came off the bench to score 17 and North Carolina cruised to a 96-85 victory over Florida State

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Mid-majors aim to make final statements for NCAA selection committee ahead of league tournaments

There are quite a few mid-majors spending the next couple of weeks trying to make one last statement for the NCAA Tournament selection committee before they begin their league tour...

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Q&A with Wake Forest head football coach Jake Dickert Dickert has been on the job for two months and has built his roster to more than 100 players heading into spring practice.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

Williams and Wake Forest host Miami (FL)

Wake Forest takes on the Miami Hurricanes after Elise Williams scored 20 points in the Demon Deacons' 67-64 win against the SMU Mustangs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Freshman McNeil scores 24 points in first start, helps lead N.C. State to 85-73 win over Wake Forest

Paul McNeil, making his first collegiate start, scored 24 points, Dontrez Styles added 22 and N

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press