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Stewart Goes for Career-High 24 Kills as Demon Deacons Fall in Five-Set Thriller to No. 24 North Carolina - Wake Forest University Athletics

Stewart Goes for Career-High 24 Kills as Demon Deacons Fall in Five-Set Thriller to No. 24 North Carolina Wake Forest University Athletics

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Wake Forest Was Supposed to Be an ACC Afterthought. Jake Dickert Has Other Ideas - Sportsnaut

Wake Forest Was Supposed to Be an ACC Afterthought. Jake Dickert Has Other Ideas Sportsnaut

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Dante Moore injury: USC's Desman Stephens suspended, issues formal statement in wake of QB's injury - CBS Sports

Dante Moore injury: USC's Desman Stephens suspended, issues formal statement in wake of QB's injury CBS Sports

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Emotional toll: Wake Forest coach's mind turns to his family after Louisville win - Winston-Salem Journal

Emotional toll: Wake Forest coach's mind turns to his family after Louisville win Winston-Salem Journal

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What Wake Forest Said After the Louisville Win - Yahoo Sports

What Wake Forest Said After the Louisville Win Yahoo Sports

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3 most to blame for shocking Louisville loss to Wake Forest - Yahoo Sports

3 most to blame for shocking Louisville loss to Wake Forest Yahoo Sports

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What we learned: Wake Forest 30, Louisville 27 - On3

What we learned: Wake Forest 30, Louisville 27 On3

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How Wake Forest Knocked Off 16th-ranked Louisville - Yahoo Sports

How Wake Forest Knocked Off 16th-ranked Louisville Yahoo Sports

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Hernandez Shines as Demon Deacons Upset No. 16 Louisville on the Road - Wake Forest University Athletics

Hernandez Shines as Demon Deacons Upset No. 16 Louisville on the Road Wake Forest University Athletics

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Wake Forest stuns No. 16 Louisville with road upset

Wake Forest's block of Louisville's field goal attempt with 15 seconds left sealed its 30-27 upset of the 16th-ranked Cardinals.

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Louisville football falls to Wake Forest. Here's what we learned - Yahoo Sports

Louisville football falls to Wake Forest. Here's what we learned Yahoo Sports

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CFB Week 4 Highlights: Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville (9/26) Stream of General Videos - CBS Sports

CFB Week 4 Highlights: Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville (9/26) Stream of General Videos CBS Sports

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Wake Forest Coach Makes Massive Claim About WR Who Was Benched a Year Ago - heavy.com

Wake Forest Coach Makes Massive Claim About WR Who Was Benched a Year Ago heavy.com

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Recap: Wake Forest Upsets #16 Louisville on the Road 30-27 - Yahoo Sports

Recap: Wake Forest Upsets #16 Louisville on the Road 30-27 Yahoo Sports

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REACTION: Wake Forest Stuns Louisville on the Road | HQ CFB Stream of General Videos - CBS Sports

REACTION: Wake Forest Stuns Louisville on the Road | HQ CFB Stream of General Videos CBS Sports

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Jake Dickert Sends Emotional Wake Forest Declaration After Taking Down No. 16 Louisville - heavy.com

Jake Dickert Sends Emotional Wake Forest Declaration After Taking Down No. 16 Louisville heavy.com

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CFB Week 4 Highlights: Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville (9/26) Stream of NCAA Football - CBS Sports

CFB Week 4 Highlights: Wake Forest at No. 16 Louisville (9/26) Stream of NCAA Football CBS Sports

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Wake Forest stuns No. 16 Louisville in 30-27 road upset - 247Sports

Wake Forest stuns No. 16 Louisville in 30-27 road upset 247Sports

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 31 · WAKE

**Wake Forest braces for the unknown heading into prep season.** • **Wake Forest** faces unusual uncertainty as coaching staff navigates undefined offseason challenges • **Demon Deacons** must build cohesion despite unclear roster and scheme questions heading into camp • **Wake Forest** opponents are likely watching closely, hoping the uncertainty translates to early-season vulnerability • **ACC rivals** could exploit any instability if the Deacons can't quickly establish identity and direction • **Wake Forest** leadership will need to project confidence and decisiveness to keep recruits and players locked in **Watch for clarity on Wake's roster depth and starting lineup decisions as camp reporting dates approach.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 30 · WAKE

**Deacs Are Alive — First W Secured in Five-Set War** • **Wake Forest** def. Houston in five sets for the program's first win of the season • **Demon Deacons** survived a thriller, grinding out the deciding set after dropping earlier frames • **Wake Forest** showed resilience, refusing to fold after being pushed to the brink • **Houston** couldn't close it out despite multiple chances to end the Deacs' night early **What to watch:** Can Wake Forest build momentum and string wins together, or was this a one-night stand? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 29 · WAKE

**Wake Forest opens fall camp with eyes on Portland showdown.** • **Wake Forest** released their Week 1 depth chart, giving fans a first look at the roster hierarchy heading into the season • **No. 5 Deacs** close out their home non-conference schedule against Portland, riding a top-5 ranking into the matchup • **Wake Forest** enters the Portland game with momentum and high expectations after a strong early-season run **What to watch:** Can the Deacs handle business against Portland and stay locked in the top 5? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 28 · WAKE

**100 days out — the Deacs are generating buzz heading into fall.** - **Wake Forest** hits the 100-day countdown to kickoff with opponent previews dropping across major outlets - **Wake Forest** multiple Demon Deacons earning preseason honors per Sports Illustrated - **Wake Forest** 2026 season predictions are out — analysts weighing in on what this roster can do - **Wake Forest** opens the 2026 season against LSU and Houston in a pair of high-profile matchups **What to watch:** How many preseason honorees land on final award lists once fall camp opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 27 · WAKE

Wake Forest is making noise before a snap is even taken. • **Demon Deacons soccer** — Amaral earns Mac Hermann Watch List nod, a major early-season honor • **Demon Deacons soccer** — Carlos Hernandez lands on Hispanic Player of the Year Watchlist alongside Amaral • **Demon Deacons football** — Elijah Otieno's EA Sports CFB 27 ratings drop at launch • **Demon Deacons football** — Wake and Winston-Salem State bands unite for Allegacy Financial Stadium opening night • **Demon Deacons football** — 2026 special teams preview drops, worth a read heading into fall camp Watch for how the special teams depth chart shakes out as fall camp heats up. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 26 · WAKE

**Wake Forest QB situation takes shape — here's where things stand.** - **Demon Deacons** — Former UNC QB named starter, bringing transfer experience under center - **2026 QB decision** — Wake makes a massive commitment at the position looking ahead - **Jake Dickert** — Coach delivers mixed bag from practice, questions remain heading into the season - **LB corps** — Linebackers identified as the key unit to set the defensive tone in 2024 - **Sythe** — Wins back-to-back ACC Defensive Player of the Week honors, a bright spot on D **Watch: Whether the new QB can gel with the offense before Week 1.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 25 · WAKE

**Wake Forest Building Buzz Heading Into 2025** - **Wake Forest** — Jake Dickert addressing QB competition openly, signaling confidence in the new signal-caller's progress - **Wake Forest** — Left out of AP Preseason Top 25, but SI breaks down why that could be fuel for the Deacs - **Wake Forest** — Dickert talking ACC depth publicly, suggesting he sees a real path to competing at the top of the conference - **Wake Forest** — 2026 DB class preview drops early, hinting at strong recruiting momentum in the secondary **Watch:** Who Dickert names as starting QB when fall camp opens — that's the move that sets the tone for everything. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 24 · WAKE

**Wake Forest picks up a gritty 1-0 shutout win over ODU — Deacs on a roll.** - **Wake Forest soccer** blanks ODU 1-0, fourth straight win for No. 11 Deacs - **Wake Forest football** heads to Toronto for the Kickoff game against Syracuse in Canada **What to watch:** Can the Deacs make it five straight, and will the Toronto spotlight give the football program a big stage moment? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 23 · WAKE

**Wake Forest gearing up for a big Sunday night at home.** • **Wake Forest** hosts VCU at Spry Stadium Sunday night in a marquee matchup • **Demon Deacons** linebacker corps previewed for 2026 — depth and talent look promising **What to watch:** How Wake's defense performs against VCU sets the tone heading into the week. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 22 · WAKE

**Wake Forest roster moves + Langston Hardy earns national recognition** • **Deacs Football** — Roster reshuffled in offseason, per 247Sports • **Langston Hardy** — DB named to Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist, one of nation's top defensive honors • **Hardy** — Recognition signals Deacs expect him to anchor the secondary in 2025 **What to watch:** Does Hardy's Bednarik buzz translate to an All-ACC campaign this fall? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 21 · WAKE

**Demon Deacons kick off 2026 with a W and a loaded watchlist.** • **Wake Forest** opened the 2026 campaign with a win over San Francisco to start the year right • **Wake Forest** DL Dallas Afalava lands on the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year watchlist • **Wake Forest** WR Davaughn Patterson earns a Senior Bowl Watch List nod • **Wake Forest** defensive line previewed heading into 2026 — depth and talent drawing attention • **Wake Forest** partners with Progressive Insurance to upgrade the football gameday experience at Truist Field **Watch:** How the Deacs' defensive line performs could define their 2026 ceiling — keep an eye on that unit all season. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 20 · WAKE

Wake Forest's 2026 schedule is taking shape — here's what's on the docket. • **Demon Deacons** open 2026 at home against San Francisco to kick off the season • **Wake Forest** draws a marquee non-conference clash with Big Ten foe Iowa • **Demon Deacons** hit the betting boards with an early 2026 win total line at BetMGM • **Wake Forest** earns a full ACC scouting breakdown from the Richmond Times-Dispatch **What to watch:** How the Deacs handle a tough non-conference slate before ACC play begins. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 16 · WAKE

**Wake Forest sports overnight — here's where things stand.** - **Wake Forest MBB** lost to No. 3 UNC 68-59 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, ending their run - **UNC's RJ Davis** dropped a career-high 36 points to fuel the Demon Deacons' elimination - **Wake Forest** did pull off at least one regular-season win over UNC, collapsing the Tar Heels 67-66 in back-to-back ACC losses for UNC - **Fouls and defensive struggles** were flagged as key issues stunting UNC in that regular-season Wake Forest loss — a small consolation - **Rachel Hickey** was highlighted in a Wake Forest Athletics feature as Cross Country Coach **Watch:** Whether Wake Forest's tournament résumé is enough to keep NCAA at-large hopes alive after the quarterfinal exit. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 15 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 14 · WAKE

**Wake Forest Opens Soccer Season With a Statement Win** • **Wake Forest Soccer** defeated LSU in the home opener, sending a message early • **Demon Deacons TE Room** is drawing attention in the 2026 football preview breakdown • **Wake Forest** looks to build on the soccer momentum with a tough schedule ahead **What to watch:** Can the Deacs' soccer squad stack wins early and make a postseason push? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 11 · WAKE

**Wake Forest Morning Briefing** • **Deacs Soccer:** Attacker Maxwell earns spot on 2026 Mac Hermann Trophy forwards watch list • **Deacs Track & Field:** Program bolsters staff with Rachel Hickey hired as assistant coach • **ACC Rival:** UConn's Kenji Christian lands on The Athletic's college football "Freaks List" **What to watch:** Can Maxwell parlay the early Hermann buzz into a monster 2025 season for Wake? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 9 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 8 · WAKE

**Wake Forest sports are heating up — here's what's moving.** - **Women's Soccer** drops to the pitch for Opening Night with a nationally televised ACC matchup on deck - **14 Demon Deacons** earned ACC Graduate Scholar-Athlete honors, one of the program's stronger academic hauls - **Running Backs** get the 2026 preview treatment, with Yahoo Sports sizing up the backfield depth heading into next season **What to watch:** Which RBs emerge from the 2026 depth chart battle — and whether the women's soccer squad can make a statement in that early ACC test. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · WAKE

**Demon Deacons gear up for Week 2 — here's what's coming.** • **Wake Forest** faces its first true road test of the young 2024 season in Week 2 • **Wake Forest** offense will look to build on early-season momentum heading into the matchup • **Wake Forest** defense faces a new scheme challenge with the upcoming opponent's tendencies • **Wake Forest** special teams depth could be a factor in a potentially close road environment • **Wake Forest** coaching staff has been studying film with a full week of prep now in hand **Watch for Wake's QB decision-making under pressure — that'll tell the story early.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 5 · WAKE

**Wake Forest is flying under the radar — and that might be exactly where they want to be.** - **Deacs Defense:** Davaughn Patterson emerges as Wake Forest's key defensive problem-solver heading into the season, per Sports Illustrated - **Underdog Tag:** Local media leans into Wake Forest's underdog label for 2025 football — a role this program has worn well before - **Kuechly Connection:** Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly featured alongside Deacs talk, a reminder of the program's ceiling - **Alumni on Ice:** Wake Forest alums rep the USA at the World Masters Hockey World Cup — Demon Deacons showing out globally **Watch Patterson's development in fall camp — if he locks down that defensive role, Wake's ceiling rises fast.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 4 · WAKE

**Wake Forest QB Room Heads Into 2026 With Questions to Answer** • **Wake Forest** released its 2026 football preview focusing on the quarterback competition • **Demon Deacons** have multiple signal-callers vying for the starting role heading into next season • **Wake Forest** must solidify its QB situation after recent offensive inconsistency • **The competition** will be a key storyline throughout spring and fall camp **What to watch:** Which QB separates himself when spring practice gets underway. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 3 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 2 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 1 · WAKE

**Wake Forest Women's Hoops Maps Out 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate** • **Wake Forest WBB** drops their 2026-27 non-conference schedule — circling your calendar now pays off • **Demon Deacons** building the bracket résumé early with non-con slate now public • **Wake Forest** gives fans over a year to plan home game attendance • **WBB program** signaling scheduling ambition with early release of non-conference matchups **What to watch:** Which marquee non-conference opponents made the cut — quality of schedule will define ACC tournament seeding hopes. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 31 · WAKE

**Wake Forest Soccer Gears Up for the Walt Chyzowych Clinic** • **Wake Forest** hosts the annual Walt Chyzowych Clinic, sharpening skills on the training ground • **Demon Deacons** use the prestigious coaching clinic to develop depth across the program • **Wake Forest Soccer** benefits from one of the sport's most respected development traditions • **Deacons coaching staff** gets a chance to refine tactics and player development methods **Watch for:** How the clinic's takeaways translate when Wake Forest hits the pitch next. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 30 · WAKE

**Wake Forest lands Austin FC exec Ryan Madden as new Executive Associate AD/Chief Brand & Revenue Officer.** • **Wake Forest** adds Ryan Madden from Austin FC to lead brand and revenue operations • **Madden** brings MLS-level commercial experience to the Demon Deacons' athletic department • **Wake Forest Athletics** continues building out its business-side leadership team • **Brand & revenue** focus signals Deacs are serious about competing off the field too **Watch:** How quickly Madden's MLS playbook translates into new sponsorship and brand wins for Wake. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 29 · WAKE

**Wake Forest opens as an afterthought in the ACC.** • **Wake Forest Football** — Picked 13th in ACC preseason poll, per 247Sports • **Deacons** — Landed near the bottom of a 17-team league, expectations are low heading into camp • **ACC contenders** — Clemson, Miami, and FSU expected to dominate the top of the poll • **Wake Forest** — Low preseason rankings have historically meant little in Winston-Salem; Deacs have surprised before **Watch for:** Whether Wake's camp buzz shifts the narrative before the season kicks off. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 28 · WAKE

Wake Forest athletics is making moves off the court this offseason. • **MBB** — Free open practice set for LJVM Coliseum on Wednesday, Aug. 5; fans can watch the Deacs up close at no cost. • **MBB** — Supporters group officially returning for the 2026-27 season, boosting fan engagement ahead of next year. • **Administration** — AD John Currie named ACC Chair of Athletic Directors for 2026-27, elevating Wake's voice in conference decisions. **What to watch:** Whether the Aug. 5 open practice offers any early hints at the rotation heading into next season. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 27 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 25 · WAKE

**Wake Forest morning hits — here's what's moving** - **Deacs football** — Astros OC Dan Hennigan being courted to join Wake Forest's staff, per NYT sources - **Deacs football** — OL coach Jared Kaster already grinding on 2026 offensive line depth and development - **Deacs football** — SI goes behind the scenes on the technical infrastructure powering Wake Forest's program - **Women's XC/Track** — Brandon Hazouri elevated to head coach of cross country and associate head coach of track & field **What to watch:** Whether Wake lands Hennigan — an NFL-caliber OC hire would turn heads in the ACC. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 24 · WAKE

**Wake Forest sweeps the books — Deacs earning off the court too.** • **Wake Forest** claimed the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award for volleyball excellence in the classroom • **Demon Deacons** join an elite group of programs recognized for collective GPA achievement • **Wake Forest volleyball** continues to build a reputation that goes beyond wins and losses • **AVCA honor** reflects the program's commitment to student-athlete development across the board *Watch for: whether this academic momentum fuels recruiting as Deacs look to attract top scholar-athletes heading into fall.* The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 23 · WAKE

**Wake Forest lands a Slovenian standout — here's your Deacs update.** • **Wake Forest** adds Lukas Bojovic, a highly touted Slovenian prospect, to the 2026-27 basketball roster • **Wake Forest** secures Bojovic as an international recruiting win heading into next cycle **What to watch:** How Bojovic fits into the Deacs' frontcourt rotation when he arrives on campus. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 22 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 21 · WAKE

**Dickert talks direction, ProDeacs go global — here's your Wake Forest update.** • **Wake Forest** — HC Jake Dickert laid out his vision for the program at ACC Kickoff, signaling a clear identity shift under new leadership • **Wake Forest** — Former Deacs are making noise internationally, with ProDeacs representing the program on the global stage this summer **What to watch:** Dickert's first fall camp opens soon — see if his ACC Kickoff words translate to on-field identity. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 20 · WAKE

**Wake Forest football stepped into the spotlight at ACC Kickoff — here's what matters.** • **Wake Forest** — Deacons made their case at ACC Media Days, aiming to prove last year's struggles are behind them • **Wake Forest** — QB play is the central storyline heading into fall camp, with competition heating up under center • **Wake Forest** — Coaching staff talked up an upgraded defense as the key to competing in a loaded ACC • **Wake Forest** — Skill position depth drew praise from coaches, giving fans reason for cautious optimism • **Wake Forest** — Conference expectations are modest externally, but the Deacons are clearly playing with a chip on their shoulder **Watch for:** Fall camp depth chart moves at QB — that battle will define Wake's season before a snap counts. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · JUL 19 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 18 · WAKE

**Wake Forest building toward spring with Lopez reset underway** • **Deacons** are working to unlock the "best version" of Gio Lopez following his underwhelming run at UNC • **Lopez** brings transfer experience to Winston-Salem, giving Wake a QB battle worth watching this offseason • **Wake Forest** completed a full roster recap, signaling active offseason roster management is in motion • **Deacons** enter the spring needing answers at key positions as depth chart battles take shape **What to watch:** Lopez's spring performance — it'll define how much Wake invests in him as the starter. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 17 · WAKE

**Deacons Get Their Own Beer — Sip Responsibly, Old Gold.** • **Wake Forest** — Lost Worlds Brewing officially unveils Deacon Ale as the program's craft beer partner • **Deacon Ale** — named after the Demon Deacons, available for fans looking to tailgate in style • **Lost Worlds Brewing** — Winston-Salem-based brewery now locked in as an official Wake Forest Athletics partner • **Wake Forest Athletics** — continues building out its brand presence beyond the field of play **What to watch:** Whether Deacon Ale shows up in the stands at BB&T Field this fall. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 16 · WAKE

Quiet morning across your teams, WAKE Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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