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Robby Ashford - 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
Demond Claiborne - 20 touches in loss Claiborne tallied 12 rushes for 35 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 33 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat to North Carolina State.
Impact Claiborne was held in check by NC State, but he handled a large enough workload to overcome his inefficiency. The tailback was the only Wake Forest player to catch more than three passes, and he doubled his previous career high (4) in receptions. Through three games, Claiborne has rushed 25 times for 247 yards and four touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 31 yards.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Demond Claiborne - 20 touches in loss Claiborne tallied 12 rushes for 35 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 33 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat to North Carolina State.
Impact Claiborne was held in check by NC State, but he handled a large enough workload to overcome his inefficiency. The tailback was the only Wake Forest player to catch more than three passes, and he doubled his previous career high (4) in receptions. Through three games, Claiborne has rushed 25 times for 247 yards and four touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 31 yards.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Barnes - Three catches in Week 3 Barnes gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 76 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat versus North Carolina State.
Impact Barnes has been a big-play threat for Wake Forest this season, having turned his 12 catches into 248 yards. He's caught at least three passes in all three games. The redshirt freshman also serves as the Demon Deacons' kick returner, and he returned a kick for a touchdown in Thursday's loss. He's yet to catch a touchdown pass, though.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Barnes - Three catches in Week 3 Barnes gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 76 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat versus North Carolina State.
Impact Barnes has been a big-play threat for Wake Forest this season, having turned his 12 catches into 248 yards. He's caught at least three passes in all three games. The redshirt freshman also serves as the Demon Deacons' kick returner, and he returned a kick for a touchdown in Thursday's loss. He's yet to catch a touchdown pass, though.
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

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

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. NC State Wolfpack game, Thursday, Sept. 11.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Wake Forest vs. NC State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 11, 2025
Wesley Stroebel - Won't be available in Week 3 Stroebel (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against NC State.
Impact The senior wideout has yet to see action for Wake Forest this season. Even if he's cleared to play later in the season, he's not likely to be a regular weapon in the passing game.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Will Loerzel - Ruled out for Week 3 Loerzel (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against NC State.
Impact Loerzel is a freshman tight end who has yet to see action this season. Even if he's cleared to play, he's not expected to see heavy involvement in Wake Forest's passing game.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
What have we learned about Wake Forest's football team two games into the season? Demon Deacons begin ACC play on Thursday at home against NC State
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

NC State vs. Wake Forest Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 11, 2025

Preview the Sept. 11 matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Data Skrive
NC State vs. Wake Forest Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 11, 2025
Sterling Berkhalter - Reels in long touchdown Berkhalter reeled in all two targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 victory versus Western Carolina.
Impact Berkhalter only caught two passes, but he made the most of his opportunities. He caught a 51-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter from Robby Ashford. Through two games, Berkhalter has five catches on five targets for 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. He totaled 11 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown last season with Cincinnati.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sterling Berkhalter - Reels in long touchdown Berkhalter reeled in all two targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-10 victory versus Western Carolina.
Impact Berkhalter only caught two passes, but he made the most of his opportunities. He caught a 51-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter from Robby Ashford. Through two games, Berkhalter has five catches on five targets for 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. He totaled 11 catches for 191 yards and a touchdown last season with Cincinnati.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Robby Ashford - 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
Chris Barnes - Massive game in Week 2 Barnes caught 6 of 7 targets for 149 yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Western Carolina.
Impact Barnes commanded a 31.8 percent target share in Week 2 and accounted for well over half of the team's 269 receiving yards. However, he didn't catch either of the team's touchdown passes. Barnes caught just three passes on four targets for 23 receiving yards in Week 1. The redshirt freshman is competing with Carlos Hernandez, Sterling Berkhalter and Micah Mays for targets, but Saturday's contest could go a long way in earning quarterback Robby Ashford's trust.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Barnes - Massive game in Week 2 Barnes caught 6 of 7 targets for 149 yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Western Carolina.
Impact Barnes commanded a 31.8 percent target share in Week 2 and accounted for well over half of the team's 269 receiving yards. However, he didn't catch either of the team's touchdown passes. Barnes caught just three passes on four targets for 23 receiving yards in Week 1. The redshirt freshman is competing with Carlos Hernandez, Sterling Berkhalter and Micah Mays for targets, but Saturday's contest could go a long way in earning quarterback Robby Ashford's trust.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Demond Claiborne - Monster day in blowout Claiborne (ribs) accrued 10 rushes for 193 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for negative two yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory versus Western Carolina.
Impact Claiborne may have been limited due to a rib injury he's been dealing with over the last week, but he had no issue against the Western Carolina defense. The 5-foot-10 running back was an electric playmaker, breaking off scoring runs of 33, 27 and 85 yards on his trio of touchdowns on the ground while averaging an insane 19.3 yards per carry. Though he was given just ten attempts on the ground on the day, Claiborne did not seem hampered by his injury in the slightest and will be hoping to carry his positive momentum forward into next week's matchup against North Carolina State.
SEPTEMBER 7, 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
Demond Claiborne - Could have limited workload Claiborne is expected to play but could have a limited workload in Saturday's game versus Western Carolina, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Claiborne should be a focal point of the offense when fully healthy, but there's little reason to press him into extensive action against an FCS opponent with ACC play right around the corner. A limited workload could mean additional touches for Ty Clark and JaMario Clements on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Demond Claiborne - Warming up Saturday Claiborne (ribs) is warming up for Saturday's game against Western Carolina, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports reports.
Impact Claiborne was expected to warm up for Wake Forest's upcoming game, and he is before the matchup. The running back looks to improve from Week 1, during which he logged three carries for 19 yards.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Demond Claiborne - Game-time decision Saturday Claiborne (ribs) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Western Carolina, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.
Impact For the Demon Deacons' pregame warmups, Claiborne is expected, and his game availability will be determined thereafter. The running back's 2024 season, for Wake Forest, includes 1,049 rushing yards.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Wake Forest vs. Western Carolina: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 6, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Western Carolina Catamounts game, Saturday, Sept. 6.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Wake Forest vs. Western Carolina: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 6, 2025
Demond Claiborne - Logs full practice Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert said Thursday that Claiborne (ribs) practiced in "full capacity," Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Claiborne suffered a rib injury in the Demon Deacons' season opener and was deemed day-to-day. After logging a non-contact practice Wednesday, he jumped up to a full participant Thursday. Dickert said Claiborne is doing "everything he can" to play Saturday against Western Carolina.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ACC, power conferences make their claim of TV spots with more Friday night football games

Friday night football has become a growing part of the schedule for the Atlantic Coast Conference and the rest of the power conferences
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press
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