WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS NEWS

Chris Barnes - Exceptional in win Barnes notched three receptions (on four targets) for 102 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 39-14 win versus Oregon State.

Impact Barnes saw his fewest targets since Week 1 and tied his season low in receptions, but he eclipsed the century mark for the second time in 2025 and scored on all three catches. He scored on receptions of 36, 11 and 55 yards. Through six games, Barnes has 23 catches for 410 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deshawn Purdie - Four scores in start Purdie completed 14 of 27 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 39-14 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Purdie completed just 51.9 percent of his attempts while filling in for Robbie Ashford (thumb), but he did plenty of damage downfield and threw four touchdown passes. With Wake Forest on bye in Week 8, Ashford may not miss another game. Still, it was a strong first start at Wake Forest for the sophomore quarterback.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Demond Claiborne - Playing Saturday Claiborne (knee) is on the field for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Eacon Sports reports.

Impact Unfortunately, no news report surfaced prior to kickoff, but it appears Claiborne will give it a go again after leaving last week's contest due to a nagging knee issue he was dealing with entering the contest. It's unclear if the star back will face any limitations in Saturday's tilt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Claiborne - Playing Saturday Claiborne (knee) is on the field for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, Eacon Sports reports.

Impact Unfortunately, no news report surfaced prior to kickoff, but it appears Claiborne will give it a go again after leaving last week's contest due to a nagging knee issue he was dealing with entering the contest. It's unclear if the star back will face any limitations in Saturday's tilt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Deshawn Purdie - Will start Saturday Purdie is set to get the start at quarterback for Saturday's game versus Oregon State, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Impact Purdie will get his first start of the season, as Robby Ahsford is dealing with a thumb injury. Purdie has completed four of his eight pass attempts for 56 yards and one touchdown in limited action this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Robby Ashford - Slated to sit due to thumb issue Ashford isn't expected to take the field Saturday due to a thumb injury, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ashford will dress as an emergency quarterback for the contest, but it appears Deshawn Purdie will draw the start under center for the Demon Deacons. Ashford injured his thumb last week but battled through it. However, the issue is apparently still bothersome and will leave prevent him from taking the field for Saturday's tilt. Barring an injury to Purdie, Ashford will rest up and aim to return following the bye against SMU.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Oregon State vs. Wake Forest: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 11, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Oregon State Beavers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons game, Saturday, Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 11 • Data Skrive

Clemson's Howard's Rock, 'Play Like a Champion Today' signs among beloved totems in college football

NFL Pro Bowl player Hunter Renfrow says few experiences compare to Clemson's tradition of touching Howard's Rock

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Wake Forest vs. Oregon State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 11, 2025

Preview the Oct. 11 matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Oregon State Beavers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betti...

OCTOBER 9 • Data Skrive

NC State visits No. 16 Notre Dame, No. 25 Florida State hosts Pittsburgh to top ACC's weekly slate

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OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Locals in College Football: Sawyer Racanelli has best game yet at Wake Forest One week before he returns to the Northwest, Sawyer Racanelli had his best game yet at Wake Forest. ...

OCTOBER 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Robby Ashford - Strong passing performance in win Ashford was 24-for-39 passing for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 30-23 win against Virginia Tech. He also had 13 rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Ashford set season highs in completions, pass attempts and passing yards Saturday, while posting his second best completion percentage (61.5 percent). His increased passing output negatively impacted his rushing stats, finishing with his second fewest yards and failing to score a rushing touchdown for the first time in five games this season. On the year, Ashford has racked up 1,172 passing yards and a 2:4 TD:INT while adding 233 yards and four scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Clark III - Finds endzone in win Clark tallied four carries for 22 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 30-23 victory versus Virginia Tech.

Impact Demond Claiborne (knee) left Saturday's game early, allowing for Clark to see more snaps. The Increased workload didn't result in more carries, though, as Wake Forest attacked Virginia Tech through the air. Still, he totaled 40 yards from scrimmage and notched his first touchdown of the campaign.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eni Falayi - Solid showing against VT Falayi posted four receptions (on six targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-23 win versus Virginia Tech.

Impact Falayi logged at least 39 receiving yards for the fourth time this season, and he set a season high in targets. Falayi found paydirt for the first time in 2025, reeling in an 11-yard pass from Robby Ashford late in the first half. On the year, Falayi has caught 12 of 14 targets for 183 yards.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sawyer Racanelli - Makes splash plays Racanelli reeled in all three targets for 88 yards during Saturday's 30-23 win against Virginia Tech.

Impact Racanelli caught his first pass of the season in Week 5 and built upon the performance in Week 6. He logged receptions of 19, 62 and seven yards. The senior Montana transfer could etch out a larger role if he continues to succeed, though there are not many passes to go around in a run-first Wake Forest offense.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Barnes - Eight touches in win Barnes hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 30-23 victory against Virginia Tech.

Impact Wake Forest made an effort to get Barnes touches Saturday, with the redshirt freshman having plenty of short-yardage receptions and tying his season high in receptions. Barnes had logged exactly one rush attempts in each of the first four games this season, but he saw three carries Saturday. He has 20 receptions for 308 yards overall, though Barnes' receiving yards have decreased in three consecutive games.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deacons Debrief: Podium Points After 30-23 Win Over Virginia Tech Head coach Jake Dickert was full of emotion after a hard-fought win in Blacksburg.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Ashford leads Wake Forest to 30-23 road win at Virginia Tech

Robby Ashford threw for 256 yards and a touchdown to lift Wake Forest to a 30-23 victory over Virginia Tech. Ashford completed 24 of 39 and also rushed for 22 yards for the Demon D...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Demond Claiborne - Done for the day Claiborne will not return to Saturday's game against Virginia Tech, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Claiborne was a bit banged up heading into this matchup and took some hits that sidelined him during the first half. Reports now indicate the senior running back will sit out the remainder of the matchup. He totaled seven carries for 29 yards and one touchdown while reeling in two receptions for seven yards.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Robby Ashford - Trending towards playing Ashford (undisclosed) is warming up and will likely start Saturday against Virginia Tech.

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 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Claiborne - Looks slated to start Claiborne (arm) looks slated to start Saturday's game versus Virginia Tech, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Claiborne took part in warmups without any visible issues, suggesting the senior running back will take his place at the head of the Demon Deacons' backfield. Claiborne handled 21 carries for 119 yards and a pair of scores last week and will aim to put together another big showing Saturday, barring something unforeseen.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Robby Ashford - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Claiborne - Officially a game-time call Claiborne (arm) is listed as a game-time decision Saturday against Virginia Tech.

Impact While Claiborne has officially been listed as a game-time call, the senior is considered probable after suffering an arm injury in overtime last week against Georgia Tech. Ty Clark would likely see an elevated role if Claiborne is limited against the Hokies.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE