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The 2023 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Demon Deacons were led by Dave Clawson in his tenth year as head coach. They played their home games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina .
Players drafted into the NFL [ edit ]
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Wake Forest and the ACC announced the 2023 football schedule on January 30, 2023.[ 3] [ 4] The 2023 season will be the conference's first season since 2004 , that its scheduling format just includes one division. The new format sets Wake Forest with three set conference opponents, while playing the remaining ten teams twice (home and away) in a four–year cycle. The Demon Deacons three set conference opponents for the next four years is; Duke , Georgia Tech , and Virginia Tech .[ 5] [ 6]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance 7:00 p.m. Elon * ACCN W 37–1730,028
September 9 11:00 a.m. Vanderbilt * Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC ACCN W 36–2028,363
September 16 12:00 p.m. at Old Dominion * ESPN2 W 27–2418,276
September 23 6:30 p.m. Georgia Tech Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC The CW L 16–3032,528
October 7 3:30 p.m. at Clemson ACCN L 12–1780,810
October 14 3:30 p.m. at Virginia Tech ACCN L 13–3065,632
October 21 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC ACCN W 21–1731,855
October 28 12:00 p.m. No. 4 Florida State Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC ABC L 16–4131,288
7:30 p.m. at Duke ESPN L 21–2418,277
November 11 2:00 p.m. NC State Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry ) The CW L 6–2629,591
November 18 3:30 p.m. at No. 19 Notre Dame * NBC L 7–4577,622
November 25 2:00 p.m. at Syracuse The CW L 31–3535,018
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Elon Phoenix at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Phoenix
0
0
14 3 17
Demon Deacons
10
14
6 7 37
at Truist Field , Winston-Salem, NC
Date : August 31, 2023Game time : 7:00 p.m. EST Game attendance : 30,028TV : ACCN
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
ELON
WAKE
First downs
13
22
Total yards
251
427
Rushing yards
104
98
Passing yards
149
327
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
31:50
28:10
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Elon
Passing
Justin Allen
18/29, 130 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
Jalen Hampton
15 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Jordan Bonner
7 catches, 58 yards
Wake Forest
Passing
Mitch Griffis
19/30, 329, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Demond Claiborne
13 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Jahmal Banks
6 catches, 108 yards, 1 TD
Game Two – Vanderbilt Commodores (2–0) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Vanderbilt
0
14
0 6 20
Wake Forest
3
21
3 9 36
at Truist Field , Winston-Salem, NC
Date : September 9, 2023Game time : 11:00 a.m. EST Game attendance : 28,363Referee : Lee HendrickTV announcers (ACCN ) : Courtney Lyle (play-by-play), Hutson Mason (analyst), Lericia Harris (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
(12:50) WAKE – Matthew Dennis 25-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:40; Wake Forest 3–0 )
Second quarter
(12:55) WAKE – Jahmal Banks 7-yard pass from Mitch Griffis (Matthew Dennis kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:10; Wake Forest 10–0 )
(10:03) VAN – Will Sheppard 11-yard pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:46; Wake Forest 10–7 )
(3:22) WAKE – Tate Carney 1-yard run (Matthew Dennis kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:41; Wake Forest 17–7 )
(1:42) VAN – Will Shepard 10-yard pass from AJ Swann (Jacob Borcila kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:40; Wake Forest 17–14 )
(0:50) WAKE – Brendon Harris 31-yard fumble return (Matthew Dennis kick) (Wake Forest 24–14 )
Third quarter
(12:36) WAKE – Matthew Dennis 44-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 2:18; Wake Forest 27–14 )
Fourth quarter
(11:39) WAKE – Ke'Shawn Williams 24-yard pass from Mitch Griffis (pass failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:15; Wake Forest 33–14 )
(9:08) VAN – London Humphreys 30-yard pass from AJ Swann (pass failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:31; Wake Forest 33–20 )
(2:24) WAKE – Matthew Dennis 20-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 6:44; Wake Forest 36–20 )
Statistics
VAN
WAKE
First downs
21
29
Total yards
423
484
Rushing yards
109
288
Passing yards
314
196
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
25:43
34:17
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Vanderbilt
Passing
AJ Swann
26/39, 314 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Patrick Smith
10 carries, 77 yards
Receiving
London Humphreys
4 receptions, 109 yards, TD
Wake Forest
Passing
Mitch Griffis
17/26, 196 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Demond Claiborne
26 carries, 165 yards
Receiving
Ke'Shawn Williams
5 receptions, 92 yards, TD
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wake Forest
3
0
3 6 12
Clemson
0
7
3 7 17
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
Date : October 7, 2023Game time : 3:30 p.m.Game weather : Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NW @ 10 mph (16 km/h) • Weather: SunnyGame attendance : 80,810Referee : Jerry MagallanesTV announcers (ACCN ) : Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (color), Sherree Burruss (sideline)Sources :
Game information
First quarter
(2:25) Wake Forest – Matthew Dennis 35 yard field goal, (Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 3:15; Wake Forest 3–0 )
Second quarter
(10:18) Clemson – Cade Klubnik 7 yard rush, Jonathan Weitz kick, (Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 7:07; Clemson 7–3 )
Third quarter
(7:15) Clemson – Weitz 25 yard field goal, (Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 7:45; Clemson 10–3 )
(2:20) Wake Forest – Dennis 22 yard field goal, (Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:55; Clemson 10–6 )
Fourth quarter
(5:49) Clemson – Will Shipley 1 yard rush, Weitz kick, (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:45; Clemson 17–6 )
(1:34) Wake Forest – Demond Claiborne 3 yard rush, 2 point attempt failed (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:15; Clemson 17–12 )
Statistics
WAKE
CLEM
First downs
18
19
Total yards
239
338
Rushing yards
102
207
Passing yards
137
131
Turnovers
1
2
Time of possession
28:39
31:21
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Wake Forest
Passing
Mitch Griffis
15/25, 137 yards
Rushing
Demond Claiborne
19 rushes, 60 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Jahmal Banks
8 receptions, 55 yards
Clemson
Passing
Cade Klubnik
18/28, 131 yards
Rushing
Will Shipley
19 rushes, 97 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Beaux Collins
5 receptions, 50 yards
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) at Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wake Forest
0
10
0 3 13
Virginia Tech
0
17
3 10 30
at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA
Date : October 14, 2023Game time : 3:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : sunny • Temperature : 66 °F (19 °C)Game attendance : 65,632Referee : Stuart MullinsTV : ACCN
Game information
Second Quarter
(10:42) VT – Bhayshul Tuten 3 yd Rush (John Love Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:48; VT 7–0 )
(4:23) VT - John Love 37 yd Field Goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:31; VT 10-0 )
(4:10) WF - Demond Claiborne 96 yd Kickoff Return (Matthew Dennis Kick) (VT 10-7 )
(3:59) VT - Jaylin Lane 75 yd Pass From Kyron Drones (John Love Kick) (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11; VT 17-7 )
(0:20) WF - Matthew Dennis 28 yd Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:39; VT 17-10 )
Third Quarter
(0:49) VT - John Love 26 yd Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 45 yards, 6:26; VT 20-10 )
Fourth Quarter
(12:37) WF – Matthew Dennis 34 yd Field Goal (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:12; VT 20–13 )
(8:06) VT - John Love 36 yd Field Goal (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:31; VT 23-13 )
(2:47) VT - Jaylin Lane 12 yd Pass From Kyron Drones (John Love Kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:07; VT 30-13 )
Statistics
WF
VT
First downs
20
21
Total yards
262
462
Rush yards
35
141
Passing yards
227
321
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
27:08
32:52
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Wake Forest
Passing
Michael Kern
14/22, 166 yards
Rushing
Justice Ellison
11 carries, 35 yards
Receiving
Taylor Morin
7 receptions, 86 yards
Virginia Tech
Passing
Kyron Drones
20/29, 321 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Kyron Drones
15 carries, 59 yards
Receiving
Jaylin Lane
3 receptions, 102 yards, 2 TD
No. 4 Florida State [ edit ]
Pregame line
Over/under
WAKE –0.5
42.5
NC State Wolfpack at Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wolfpack
7
14
0 5 26
Demon Deacons
0
0
0 6 6
at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium , Winston-Salem, NC
Date : November 11, 2023Game time : 2:00 p.m EST Game attendance : 29,591TV announcers (CW ) : Tom Werme (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst), and Treavor Scales (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Win Probability
Line
Over/Under
Statistics
NCSU
WAKE
First downs
19
8
Total yards
379
163
Rushing yards
268
7
Passing yards
111
156
Turnovers
1
2
Time of possession
40:16
19:44
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
NC State
Passing
Brennan Armstrong
12–17, 113 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Brennan Armstrong
15 rushes, 96 yards, 1 TD
Receiving
Dacari Collins
2 receptions, 40 yards
Wake Forest
Passing
Michael Kern
14–26, 137 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Demond Claiborne
8 rushes, 12 yards
Receiving
Horatio Fields
3 receptions, 31 yards
at No. 19 Notre Dame [ edit ]
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4–6) vs. No. 19 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7–3) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wake Forest
0
7
0 0 7
No. 19 Notre Dame
7
10
14 14 45
at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN
Date : November 18, 2023Game time : 3:30 p.m.Game weather : Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)Game attendance : 77,622Referee : Tim HedgepethTV announcers (NBC ) : Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst), and Zora Stephenson (reporter)
Game information
First quarter
(0:54) ND – Devyn Ford 12-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:41; Notre Dame 7–0 )
Second quarter
(11:41) WF – Tate Carney 9-yard run, Matthew Dennis kick (Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 4:07; Tied 7–7 )
(7:06) ND – Tobias Merriweather 35-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 4:28; Notre Dame 14–7 )
(0:05) ND – Spencer Shrader 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 1:30; Notre Dame 17–7 )
Third quarter
(14:09) ND – Eli Raridon 19-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 1 play, 19 yards, 0:07; Notre Dame 24–0 )
(5:22) ND – Audric Estimé 2-yard run, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:07; Notre Dame 31-7 )
Fourth quarter
(13:24) ND – Jaden Greathouse 48-yard pass from Sam Hartman, Spencer Shrader kick (Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 2:07; Notre Dame 38–0 )
(3:56) ND – Jordan Faison 17-yard pass from Steve Angeli , Marcello Diomede kick (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:49; Notre Dame 45–7 )
Statistics
WAKE
ND
First downs
14
25
Total yards
232
450
Rushes/yards
36–134
30–137
Passing yards
98
313
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
12–21–0
24–34–0
Time of possession
31:27
28:33
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Wake Forest
Passing
Michael Kern
11/20, 81 yards
Rushing
Ellison Justice
15 carries, 63 yards
Receiving
Jahmal Banks
5 receptions, 35 yards
Notre Dame
Passing
Sam Hartman
21/29, 277 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Audric Estimé
22 carries, 115 yards, TD
Receiving
Rico Flores Jr.
8 receptions, 102 yards
Players drafted into the NFL [ edit ]
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^ "2023 College Football Transfer Portal" . 247Sports . Retrieved December 27, 2022 .
^ "Wake Forest will play three of its first four football games this fall at home" . News & Record. January 30, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023 .
^ Bergin, Mark (January 30, 2023). "Here are the 2023 football schedules for NC State, North Carolina and Duke" . WRAL. Retrieved February 3, 2023 .
^ "ACC Announces Football Schedule Model for 2023–26" (Press release). Atlantic Coast Conference. June 28, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2023 .
^ Murphy, Brian (June 28, 2022). "ACC eliminates football divisions, adopts new schedule model in 2023" . WRAL. Retrieved February 3, 2023 .
^ "2023 Wake Forest Football Schedule" . FBSchedules.com . Retrieved December 23, 2022 .
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