en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/news Inside UNC’s locker room, Bill Belichick is showing a different side—driving around campus, checking on players, and even using Mozart during practice. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:54:54 GMT Sarthak Khanna https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56358710 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56358710 false false The Deacs have their 5th addition of the offseason in GW transfer Vincent Chaudhri. Chaudhri is a 6-7 forward from Wallkill, NY who redshirted the 2025-26 season at George Washington. He was 3-star prospect out of high school according to ESPN and held offers from Georgia Tech, Iowa, Oklahoma State, and St. John’s. In high […] Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:17:54 GMT Adam Bridgers https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56343436 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56343436 false false Can Wake Forest sustain success with Jake Dickert? Watch here as the 2nd year Demon Deacon head coach explains his mindset and mantra in Winston-Salem.Our sh... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:19:00 GMT On3 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56332577 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56332577 false false As Jake Dickert took over for Wake Forest last season, the Demon Deacons were able to win nine games in Coach Dickert's first season in Winston-Salem. Now, a... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:40:46 GMT On3 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56332171 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56332171 false false As spring practice continues across the country, Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan all completed their spring games this past Saturday. With summer workouts ahea... Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:23:44 GMT On3 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56329650 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56329650 false false "We need to slug more" Those were the words of Wake Forest Head Coach Tom Walter following his team's season-high five home run performance in their win over Coastal… Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:57:08 GMT Griffin Lamphier https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56318724 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56318724 false false It was a toasty afternoon at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday as Jake Dickert's 2026-27 squad got their first reps in front of a crowd. It was defense vs. offense, and the… Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:23:00 GMT Griffin Lamphier https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56310821 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56310821 false false The Wake Forest defense continued to be the prevailing story in camp as the Demon Deacons went through the annual rites of the Spring scrimmage on Saturday. In a very convoluted scoring system, the Wake defense beat the offense 47-38 in front of a few hundred fans at the Spring Fan Fest. Wake Forest Defense Is the Story of the Day at Spring Scrimmage The first and second stringers saw most of the action in the first half. Quarterbacks and Steele Pizzella split most of the reps fairly evenly. Pizzella led three touchdown drives, including a five-yard quarterback run in the second quarter. Lopez had a pass intercepted in the end zone that was really more a byproduct of a terrific play by defensive back Deuce Blades than it was a poor play by Lopez. The Wake defense was putting pressure on Lopez throughout the afternoon. In taped to the window of the press box as you work, the defense got assigned points for third-down stops, forced punts (which happen with third-down steps, but we digress), turnovers, etc. As we have seen throughout camp, the pressure from the defensive line was enough that there were a few passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. Fan Festivities The field was split during the first half, with flag football games happening on the other half of the field from the scrimmage. The second half was second and third string players, with full tackling allowed. And no flag football competing for space. After the scrimmage, head coach Jake Dickert, of course needing to see the film before giving a more thorough assessment, was mostly pleased with the day as a near cap on the Spring camp. His scrimmage started with him on the back of the motorcycle being driven by the Demon Deacon. “It was a little scary at first,” he said of taking part in the pre-game ritual. “It was a spur-of-the-moment thing.” He said the motorcycle was just right there in front of him, so he agreed to do it. One thing that clearly needs to be cleaned up, aside from any daredevil motivation the head coach might now have, is the penalties. Although stats were not kept, it was pretty rampant on both sides. On the very first play of the scrimmage, defensive lineman Dallas Afalava just bulldozed his way through the left side of the offensive line prior to the snap. Maybe he was trying to make a statement for the afternoon. “He was so hyped up and ready to get off the ball on the first call,” Dickert explained. Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez signs autographs for fans after the team’s Spring scrimmage on April 18th. Photo from Tony Siracusa On the To-Do List But with the false starts, illegal man downfield, hands to the face, and holding calls throughout the day, there are some of the finer points of the game that will require work before the Fall. Also on the wish list for Dickert is for the team to get more physical. While saying there was not enough of that on the offense on Saturday, Dickert said, “Obviously, we have a high expectation of what our defense is capable of doing, and I thought those guys did a really good job today.” The Defense At the suggestion that is ahead of the offense right now after a month of camp, Dickert said, “At the end of the day, I think we have a lot more experience coming back on that side.” And that is with Aiden Hall missing all of camp, Davaughn Patterson missing a little more than half of it, and Langston Hardy being out. “I feel confident in our defensive ability and what those guys are capable of doing.” Patterson joins in the confidence of his teammates. He had been working out throughout the Spring, but only last week returned to full activity in practice. “The guys are definitely excited to have me back,” Patterson said after the game. “The same goes for me. I’m excited to be back out there with them. I feel like the more we get back together, the better our unit will be.” Patterson said working on the sidelines with the coaches during practice has also upped his game. He said the ability to better understand why certain calls are being made in certain situations will improve his preparedness. Quarterback Readiness Lopez, who went into camp and comes out of camp as the starting quarterback, said he thinks the offense is progressing well. And when camp ends next Wednesday, Lopez said the key is to not let the progression go stale during the Summer. “I’d say the biggest key is don’t get stagnant,” he said. “Always trying to get better, coming in and watching film, start studying opponents.” It is a time luxury that Lopez did not have last year at North Carolina. He missed Spring camp with the Tar Heels. “When I got in, it felt rushed; it felt like I was behind.” He said he has time to build a relationship with his receivers and the rest of the offense. The Current Assessment The words that any coach focuses on the most after a Spring scrimmage are team health. With injured players starting to make their way back, and the few who remain sidelined expected back by Fall camp, “I have never b... Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:50:32 GMT Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56309945 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56309945 false false Monmouth's Justin Ray opts for Wake Forest Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:17:46 GMT Cameron Lemons Debro https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56308399 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56308399 true false The Deacs have added another player to the backcourt. Ray is a 6-3, 170 pound sophomore who averaged 11.3 points per game this season and shot 42% from beyond the arc. His 66 made 3-pointers this season ranked 9th in the CAA and would have put him 2nd on the team for the Deacs this […] Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:37:08 GMT Adam Bridgers https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56305743 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56305743 false false Wake Forest is the landing spot for linebacker Darryn Williams, one of the rising prospects in the state of Georgia. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:05:29 GMT Benjamin Wolk https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56304963 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56304963 true false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:54:12 GMT ACC Digital Network https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56299875 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56299875 false false The college football world has gone from Spring games being showcases for fans to see the latest recruits, to being gone during the Covid years. During the early years of the transfer portal, schools did away with them because they did not want other schools poaching their players after Spring camp. Now, with the only portal window being in January, we are at a hybrid of playing a ramped-down scrimmage in front of fans and having a large-scale fan-fest. Wake Forest Spring Scrimmage Wake Forest has its Spring Fan Fest on Saturday at Allegacy Stadium. If you are looking to watch some football, there will be a semblance of a scrimmage to catch some of the players for the upcoming season. If you are looking for a variety of events to keep you busy, and maybe watch a few plays from the scrimmage, there are events there for you as well. The Fan Stuff Prior to starting their own play, Wake players and coaches will host a youth football clinic for kids in grades K-5 (starting at 11 am). The day’s event will also include food trucks and your chance to take photos with the Mayo Bowl trophy. No, Tubby, the Mayo Bowl mascot will not be there. There are face painters, presumably for the kids in attendance, and children’s t-shirts, and schedule posters available. There is also a mobile bus scheduled for video game playing. After the scrimmage (which starts at 1:30 pm), players and coaches will be available for autograph signing and photos. Winston-Salem, Nc, USA: Aerial view of Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium shows Wake Forest’s 31,500-seat football home, nestled near Gene Hooks Field, with the Demon Deacons’ historic West Campus athletic complex in view. (Image: © Walter G. Arce Sr./ASP via ZUMA Press Wire) The Scrimmage There is going to be some football played in a very modified format. For one, Wake will only be using half the field. There is actually going to be a youth flag football tournament being held simultaneously on the other half of the field. There is no telling what happens if a Wake player thinks they have a pick-six during the live scrimmage. There is also going to be a youth football skills competition at halftime. As for the football, no team is going to show too much of its offense during an open Spring scrimmage. Starters will be limited in how many snaps they see. And of course, a major injury in a Spring exhibition would be season-altering, so contact will also be limited. The first half is likely to be “thud” play…no live tackling, and the play stops upon certain contact. There will be two 15-minute quarters with a running clock. The second half will have two 10-minute quarters will running clocks. Fans are likely to see mostly backups at that point. Figuring Out the Scoreboard Offensive points will be counted in all of the normal ways. Someone made up a system for points on defense. There will be one point awarded for a three-and-out stop; two points for a safety; four points for forcing a punt (presumably added to the one point for the three-and-out stop); the defense also gets four points if the special teams misses a field goal; and the defense gets seven points for a takeaway. Last Word will have full coverage of the scrimmage and post-game interviews with coaches and players throughout the weekend. The Demon Deacons have two more practices next week to wrap up the Spring session. Wake Forest Spring Scrimmage Details Gates open: 11 am for flag football check-in Flag football: Begins at 11:30 am Team arrival: 12 noon Scrimmage Begins: 1:30 PM Admission: Free TV: There will be no live television coverage of the event Main Image: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:01:48 GMT Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56298048 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56298048 false false Wake Forest offensive tackle Fa'Alili Fa'Amoe was a key component of their offensive line and will be looking to have his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. ... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:07 GMT ACC Digital Network https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56294263 https://sportspyder.com/cf/wake-forest-demon-deacons-football/articles/56294263 false false