OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM
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.
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, 2025 • Associated Press
Terion Stewart - On sideline with shoulder taped up Stewart is on the sideline with his left shoulder heavily taped, Damien Sordelett of The Roanoke Times reports.
Impact Stewart recorded nine carries prior to exiting the contest and put up decent numbers, running for 62 yards while hauling in one pass for four yards. It's unclear if he'll be able to rejoin the action, but Marcellous Hawkins appears set to lead the backfield in his absence.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Donavon Greene - Good to go vs. Wake Forest Greene (undisclosed) is off the injury report and expected to play in Saturday's game against Wake Forest.
Impact Greene came up on the injury report with an undisclosed injury, however, no news indicated it was anything serious. The senior wide receiver will aim to make an impact in this matchup after back-to-back outings with less than 15 yards.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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