2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team

American college football season

2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
Military Bowl champion
Military Bowl, W 34–26 vs. Temple
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record7–6 (3–5 ACC)
Head coach
  • Dave Clawson (3rd season)
Offensive coordinatorWarren Ruggiero (3rd season)
Offensive schemeSlow mesh
Defensive coordinatorMike Elko (3rd season)
Base defense4–2–5
CaptainMarquel Lee, Wendell Dunn, Josh Harris, Tyler Hayworth, Cam Serigne
Home stadiumBB&T Field
Seasons
← 2015
2017 →
2016 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 1 Clemson xy$#   7 – 1     14 – 1  
No. 21 Louisville x   7 – 1     9 – 4  
No. 8 Florida State   5 – 3     10 – 3  
NC State   3 – 5     7 – 6  
Wake Forest   3 – 5     7 – 6  
Boston College   2 – 6     7 – 6  
Syracuse   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Coastal Division
No. 16 Virginia Tech xy   6 – 2     10 – 4  
North Carolina   5 – 3     8 – 5  
No. 20 Miami (FL)   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Pittsburgh   5 – 3     8 – 5  
Georgia Tech   4 – 4     9 – 4  
Duke   1 – 7     4 – 8  
Virginia   1 – 7     2 – 10  
Championship: Clemson 42, Virginia Tech 35
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Dave Clawson, who was in his third season at the school, and played its home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic Division. They were invited to the Military Bowl where they defeated Temple.

When Wake Forest lost to Louisville on November 12, Dave Clawson alleged that Louisville had received impermissible information that benefited the Cardinals on the football field.[1] On December 14, 2016, after a month long probe, former Wake Forest staff member and IMG College radio analyst Tommy Elrod was dismissed from the program for leaking confidential and proprietary game preparations on multiple occasions.[2]

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for 2016 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Carlos Basham Jr.
DE 		Roanoke, VA Northside HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 4.77 Jul 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Essang Bassey
CB 		Columbus, GA Columbus HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 174 lb (79 kg) N/A Jun 22, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jeremiah Brown
WR 		Savannah, GA Southwest Guilford HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 4.50 Apr 21, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Arkeem Byrd
RB 		Savannah, GA Jenkins HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) N/A Feb 3, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cade Carney
TE 		Davidson, NC Davidson Day School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 4.53 Jun 19, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Brandon Chapman
TE 		Grove City, OH Grove City HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 251 lb (114 kg) 5.02 May 20, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Thomas Cole
TE 		Wellsburg, WV Brooke HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) N/A Jan 5, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
DeAndre' Delaney
RB 		Morristown, TN Morristown–Hamblen West HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) N/A Dec 7, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Greg Dortch
WR 		Highland Springs, VA Highland Springs HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 4.60 Aug 6, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Malik Grate
WR 		Pendleton, SC Pendleton HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 4.50 Apr 29, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Sulaiman Kamara
DT 		Richmond, VA Hermitage HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 287 lb (130 kg) 5.60 Nov 1, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
LaRonde Liverpool
OLB 		Virginia Beach, VA Landstown HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 226 lb (103 kg) 4.74 Jun 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dominic Maggio
K 		Baltimore, MD Boys Latin HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 155 lb (70 kg) N/A Jul 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Luke Masterson
S 		Naples, FL Marlboro County HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.50 Jul 27, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Je'vionte Nash
OG 		Orange Park, FL Oakleaf HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 291 lb (132 kg) 5.31 Apr 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jamie Newman
QB 		Graham, NC Graham HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 237 lb (108 kg) 4.76 Apr 20, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Traveon Redd
S 		Ridgeway, VA Magna Vista HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 182 lb (83 kg) 4.64 Jul 31, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Taleni Suhren
OT 		Charlotte, NC Ardrey Kell HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 281 lb (127 kg) 5.52 Apr 15, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Emmanuel Walker
DE 		Santee, SC Lake Marion HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.63 Aug 28, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyler Watson
OT 		Alpharetta, GA Milton HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 244 lb (111 kg) N/A Sep 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jacquez Williams
WR 		Hinesville, GA Liberty County HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.53 Jun 24, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Zander Zimmer
DE 		Orlando, FL Bishop Moore HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 4.91 Jun 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 64   Rivals: 63  247Sports: 59  ESPN: 50
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Wake Forest 2016 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  • "2016 Wake Forest Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  • "2016 Player Commitments – Wake Forest". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 21, 2016.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 17:00 p.m.Tulane*ACCN+W 7–324,398
September 103:30 p.m.at DukeESPNUW 24–1421,077
September 176:30 p.m.Delaware*
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCN+W 38–2125,972
September 243:30 p.m.at Indiana*
BTNW 33–2845,519
October 13:30 p.m.at NC StateACCRSNL 16–3358,200
October 87:00 p.m.Syracuse
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCRSNW 28–925,162
October 153:30 p.m.at No. 14 Florida StateESPNL 6–1777,102
October 293:30 p.m.Army*dagger
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCRSNL 13–2127,938
November 53:00 p.m.Virginia
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCRSNW 27–2025,334
November 127:00 p.m.at No. 5 LouisvilleESPN2L 12–4451,218
November 197:00 p.m.No. 5 Clemson
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ESPNL 13–3531,152
November 263:00 p.m.Boston College
  • BB&T Field
  • Winston-Salem, NC
ACCRSNL 14–1724,866
December 273:30 p.m.vs. No. 24 Temple*ESPNW 34–2626,656
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[3]

Coaching staff

Position Name First year at WFU
Head coach Dave Clawson 2014
Defensive coordinator / Safeties Mike Elko 2014
Asst head coach / Receivers Kevin Higgins 2014
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks Warren Ruggiero 2014
Special teams coordinator / tight ends Adam Scheier 2014
Defensive Line Dave Cohen 2014
Running backs John Hunter 2014
Cornerbacks Derrick Jackson 2012
Offensive Line Nick Tabacca 2014
Source:[4]

Game summaries

Tulane

3rd meeting. 0–2 all time. Last meeting 1995, 35–9 Green Wave in New Orleans.[5]

Week One: Tulane Green Wave at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Green Wave 3 0 003
Demon Deacons 0 7 007

at BB&T Field, Winston–Salem, NC

  • Date: September 1
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 72° F • N 2 • Cloudy, some rain
  • Game attendance: 24,398
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Play-by-Play: Taylor Zauzour • Color Analyst: Al Groh
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 10:22 TUL – Andrew DiRocco 41-yard field goal, Green Wave 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, TOP 4:38
Second quarter
  • 14:16 WFU – Kendall Hinton 1-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, TOP 4:12
Third quarter
  • No Scoring
Fourth quarter
  • No Scoring
Leading Passers
  • TUL–Glen Cuiellette, 12/23, 134 yards
  • WF–John Wolford, 9/17, 79 yards
Leading Rushers
  • TUL–Glen Cuiellette, 22 carries, 54 yards
  • WF–Kendall Hinton, 8 carries, 24 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • TUL–Josh Rounds, 1 reception, 46 yards
  • WF–Matt Colburn, 2 receptions, 29 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • TUL–Jarrod Franklin, 7 tackles
  • WF–Jessie Bates, 8 tackles

@ Duke

97th meeting. 37–57–2 all time. Last meeting 2015, 27–21 Blue Devils in Winston–Salem.[5]

Week Two: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Duke Blue Devils – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 0 7 14324
Blue Devils 7 0 7014

at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC

  • Date: September 10
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 91° F • S 7 • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 21,077
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Play-by-Play: Eamon McAnaney • Color Analyst: John Congemi
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 7:07 DUKE – Daniel Jones 1-yard run (AJ Reed kick), Blue Devils 7–0. Drive: 17 plays, 60 yards, TOP 6:33
Second quarter
  • 6:58 WFU – Cade Carney 7-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:51
Third quarter
  • 12:04 WFU – Cade Carney 1-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, TOP 2:24
  • 10:12 DUKE – Daniel Jones 2-yard run (AJ Reed kick), Tied 14–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:52
  • 4:02 WFU – Cade Carney 55-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 21–14. Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, TOP 1:11
Fourth quarter
  • 3:50 WFU – Mike Weaver 34-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:07
Leading Passers
  • WF–Kendall Hinton, 6/11, 133 yards, 1 interception
  • DUKE–Daniel Jones, 31/48, 332 yards, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
  • WF–Cade Carney, 17 carries, 108 yards, 3 touchdowns
  • DUKE–Jela Duncan, 9 carries, 25 yards
Leading Receivers
  • WF–Alex Bachman, 1 reception, 62 yards
  • DUKE–Anthony Nash, 8 receptions, 112 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • WF–Marquel Lee, 10 tackles
  • DUKE–Joe Gilles–Harris, 15 tackles

Delaware

2nd meeting. 1–0 all time. Last meeting 1932, 7–0 Demon Deacons in Newark.[5]

Week Three: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Fightin' Blue Hens 7 7 0721
Demon Deacons 10 14 14038

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 82° F • N 1 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 25,972
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Play-by-Play: Dave Weekley • Color Analyst: Tom O'Brien
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 10:44 WFU – Kendall Hinton 10-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, TOP 2:45
  • 2:48 WFU – Mike Weaver 42-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 10–0. Drive 8 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:55
  • 0:02 DEL – Diante Cherry 6-yard pass from Blake Rankin (Frank Raggo kick), Demon Deacons 10–7. Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:51
Second quarter
  • 11:58 WFU – Tyler Bell 15-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, TOP 3:04
  • 6:17 DEL – Thomas Jefferson 10-yard run (Frank Raggo kick), Demon Deacons 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, TOP 1:27
  • 0:44 WFU – Matt Colburn 1-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 24–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:33
Third quarter
  • 11:05 WFU – Alex Bachman 4-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 31–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:55
  • 4:45 WFU – John Wolford 7-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 38–14. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:06
Fourth quarter
  • 8:03 DEL – Jalen Randolph 0-yard fumble recovery (Frank Raggo kick), Demon Deacons 38–21. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:53
Leading Passers
  • DEL–Blake Rankin, 6/20, 38 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–John Wolford, 13/24, 155 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
  • DEL–Jalen Randolph, 7 carries, 36 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Matt Colburn, 24 carries, 118 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • DEL–Diante Cherry, 3 receptions, 22 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Tabari Hines, 3 receptions, 40 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • DEL– John Nassib, 7 tackles
  • WF– Marquel Lee, 5 tackles

@ Indiana

2nd meeting. 0–1 all time. Last meeting 2015, 31–24 Hoosiers in Winston–Salem.[5]

Week Four: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Indiana Hoosiers – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 7 14 6633
Hoosiers 7 0 14728

at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN

  • Date: September 24
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 85° F • N–NE 5 • Fair
  • Game attendance: 45,519
  • Referee: Don Willard
  • TV announcers (BTN): Play-by-Play: Joe Beninati • Color Analyst: J Leman
  • Final Stats
Game information
First Quarter
  • 14:47 IU – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 75 yard pass from Richard Lagow (Griffin Oakes kick), Hoosiers 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, TOP 0:13
  • 2:56 WFU – John Wolford 4 yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, TOP 4:42
Second Quarter
  • 9:35 WFU – Jessie Bates 55 yard interception return (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, TOP 1:50
  • 0:58 WFU – Chuck Wade 26 yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:58
Third Quarter
  • 11:12 WFU – Mike Weaver 46 yard field goal, Demon Deacons 24–7. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, TOP 1:37
  • 10:39 IU – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 10 yard pass from Richard Lagow (Griffin Oakes kick), Demon Deacons 24–14. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:33
  • 2:22 WFU – Mike Weaver 30 yard field goal, Demon Deacons 27–14. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, TOP 3:24
  • 0:39 IU – Tyler Natee 1 yard run (Griffin Oakes kick), Demon Deacons 27–21. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, TOP 1:43
Fourth Quarter
  • 13:46 WFU – John Wolford 11 yard run (two-point pass conversion failed), Demon Deacons 33–21. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:40
  • 0:11 IU – Donavan Hale 49 yard pass from Richard Lagow (Griffin Oakes kick), Demon Deacons 33–28. Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, TOP 0:35
Leading Passers
  • IU–Richard Lagow, 28/47, 496 yards, 3 touchdowns, 5 interceptions
  • WF–John Wolford, 16/29, 172 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
  • IU–Devine Redding, 16 carries, 69 yards
  • WF–Matt Colburn, 29 carries, 103 yards
Leading Receivers
  • IU–Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, 6 receptions, 129 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • WF–Chuck Wade, 6 receptions, 59 yards , 1 touchdowns
Leading Tacklers

@ NC State

110th meeting. 38–65–6 all time. Last meeting 2015, 35–17 Wolfpack in Winston–Salem.[5]

Week Five: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at NC State Wolfpack – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 0 9 7016
Wolfpack 17 6 3733

at Carter–Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 83° F • SSW 9 • Mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 58,200
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Wes Durham • Color Analyst: James Bates • Sideline: Lyndsay Rowley
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 11:32 NCST – Matthew Dayes 6-yard run (Kyle Bambard kick), Wolfpack 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:28
  • 7:54 NCST – Kyle Bambard 20-yard field goal, Wolfpack 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, TOP 2:44
  • 1:23 NCST – Jaylen Samuels 13-yard pass from Ryan Finley (Kyle Bambard kick), Wolfpack 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, TOP 4:24
Second quarter
  • 13:45 WFU – Mike Weaver 34-yard field goal, Wolfpack 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 2:32
  • 10:12 NCST – Kelvin Harmon 36-yard pass from Ryan Finley (Kyle Bambard kick failed), Wolfpack 23–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:33
  • 6:12 WFU – Mike Weaver 29-yard field goal, Wolfpack 23–6. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:51
  • 3:03 WFU – Mike Weaver 41-yard field goal, Wolfpack 23–9. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:38
Third quarter
  • 9:41 NCST – Kyle Bambard 48-yard field goal, Wolfpack 26–9. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 2:16
  • 2:25 WFU – Tabari Hines 9-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Wolfpack 26–16. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:10
Fourth quarter
  • 5:53 NCST – Kelvin Harmon 7-yard pass from Ryan Finley (Kyle Bambard kick), Wolfpack 33–16. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:51
Leading Passers
  • WF–John Wolford, 25/41, 263 yards, 1 touchdown
  • NCST–Ryan Finley, 23/36, 300 yards, 3 touchdowns
Leading Rushers
  • WF–Matt Colburn, 10 carries, 39 yards
  • NCST–Matthew Dayes, 24 carries, 125 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • WF–Tabari Hines, 9 receptions, 125 yards, 1 touchdown
  • NCST–Stephen Louis, 4 receptions, 102 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • WF–Jessie Bates, 15 tackles
  • NCST–Josh Jones, 12 tackles

Syracuse

6th meeting. 1–4 all time. Last meeting 2015, 30–17 Orange in Syracuse.[5]

Week Six: Syracuse Orange at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Orange 2 7 009
Demon Deacons 0 14 01428

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 8
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 63° F • NW 13 • Rain (Hurr. Matthew)
  • Game attendance: 25,162
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Bob Rathburn • Color Analyst: Takeo Spikes • Sideline: Kelsey Wingert
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 11:38 SU – Team Safety, Orange 2–0. Drive: 4 plays, -39 yards, TOP 1:42
Second quarter
  • 11:07 WFU – John Wolford 7-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 7–2. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, TOP 4:07
  • 4:46 SU – Dontae Strickland 1-yard run (Cole Murphy kick), Orange 9–7. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, TOP 3:22
  • 1:43 WFU – John Wolford 37-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 14–9. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:03
Third quarter
  • No Scoring
Fourth quarter
  • 3:59 WFU – Cade Carney 3-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 21–9. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, TOP 2:54
  • 1:30 WFU – Cam Glenn 83-yard fumble return (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 28–9. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, TOP 2:29
Leading Passers
  • SYR–Eric Dungey, 16/25, 156 yards, 1 interception
  • WF–John Wolford, 13/22, 140 yards, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
  • SYR–Dontae Strickland, 13 carries, 74 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Cade Carney, 29 carries, 104 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • SYR–Steve Ishmael, 5 receptions, 56 yards
  • WF–Cam Serigne, 4 receptions, 68 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • SYR–Paris Bennett, 12 tackles
  • WF–Marquel Lee, 15 tackles

@ Florida State

35th meeting. 6–27–1 all time. Last meeting 2015, 24–16 Seminoles in Winston–Salem.[5]

Week Seven: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Florida State Seminoles – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 0 3 306
#14 Seminoles 3 7 7017

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL

  • Date: October 15
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 83° F • E 8 • Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 77,102
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen • Color Analyst: Brock Huard • Sideline: Allison Williams
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 0:00 FSU – Ricky Aguayo 29-yard field goal, Seminoles 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards, TOP 3:01
Second quarter
  • 11:05 WFU – Mike Weaver 34-yard field goal, Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:17
  • 3:16 FSU – Deondre Francois 2-yard run (Ricky Aguayo kick), Seminoles 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, TOP 2:28
Third quarter
  • 11:58 WFU – Mike Weaver 29-yard field goal, Seminoles 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, TOP 2:19
  • 7:32 FSU – Auden Tate 11-yard pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo kick), Seminoles 17–6. Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, TOP 2:38
Fourth quarter
  • No Scoring
Leading Passers
  • WF–John Wolford, 16/34, 184 yards, 2 interceptions
  • FSU–Deondre Francois, 22/37, 319 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
  • WF–Cade Carney, 10 carries, 33 yards
  • FSU–Dalvin Cook, 25 carries, 115 yards
Leading Receivers
  • WF–Cortez Lewis, 6 receptions, 109 yards
  • FSU–Travis Rudolph, 13 receptions, 238 yards
Leading Tacklers

Army

16th meeting. 11–4 all time. Last meeting 2015, 17–14 Demon Deacons in West Point.[5]

Week Nine: Army Black Knights at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 7 0 01421
Demon Deacons 0 7 3313

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 76° F • SW 4 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 27,948
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: James Bates • Color Analyst: Takeo Spikes • Sideline: Kelsey Wingert
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 7:54 ARMY – Edgar Poe 43-yard pass from Ahmad Bradshaw (Blake Wilson kick), Black Knights 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, TOP 0:08
Second quarter
  • 7:43 WFU – Tabari Hines 3-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 3:06
Third quarter
  • 12:02 WFU – Mike Weaver 37-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, TOP 1:51
Fourth quarter
  • 11:45 ARMY – Ahmad Bradshaw 11-yard run (Blake Wilson kick), Black Knights 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, TOP 4:00
  • 2:54 ARMY – Darnell Woolfolk 6-yard run (Blake Wilson kick), Black Knights 21–10. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, TOP 6:31
  • 1:25 WFU – Mike Weaver 34-yard field goal, Black Knights 21–13. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, TOP 1:29
Leading Passers
  • ARMY–Ahmad Bradshaw, 6/8, 145 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
  • WF–John Wolford, 23/43, 220 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
Leading Rushers
  • ARMY–Ahmad Bradshaw, 27 carries, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–John Wolford, 10 carries, 66 yards
Leading Receivers
  • ARMY–Edgar Poe, 4 receptions, 122 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Tabari Hines, 7 receptions, 79 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
  • ARMY–Jeremy Timpf, 9 tackles
  • WF–Marquel Lee, 12 tackles

Virginia

49th meeting. 14–34 all time. Last meeting 2012, 16–10 Demon Deacons in Charlottesville.[5]

Week Ten: Virginia Cavaliers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Cavaliers 6 0 14020
Demon Deacons 7 10 01027

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: November 5
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 63° F • WNW 4 • Sunny
  • Game attendance: 25,334
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Wes Durham • Color Analyst: James Bates • Sideline: Niki Noto
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 11:31 UVA – Jordan Ellis 6-yard run (two-point pass conversion failed), Cavaliers 6–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:29
  • 3:38 WFU – John Wolford 64-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:11
Second quarter
  • 10:41 WFU – Mike Weaver 46-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 10–6. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, TOP 5:24
  • 0:23 WFU – Cam Serigne 3-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 17–6. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, TOP 1:33
Third quarter
  • 9:43 UVA – Doni Dowling 2-yard pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward kick), Demon Deacons 17–13. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, TOP 2:56
  • 0:23 UVA – Taquan Mizzell 45-yard pass from Kurt Benkert (Sam Hayward kick), Cavaliers 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, TOP 1:35
Fourth quarter
  • 7:51 WFU – Mike Weaver 36-yard field goal, Tied 20–20. Drive: 4 plays, -7 yards, TOP 0:54
  • 6:47 WFU – Jessie Bates 39-yard interception return (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 27–20. Drive: 3 plays, -12 yards, TOP 1:04
Leading Passers
  • UVA–Kurt Benkert, 20/39, 190 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
  • WF–John Wolford, 9/10, 83 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
  • UVA–Taquan Mizzell, 16 carries, 80 yards
  • WF–John Wolford, 16 carries, 94 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • UVA–Doni Dowling, 8 receptions, 76 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Cam Serigne, 2 receptions, 24 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
  • UVA–Micah Kiser, 11 tackles
  • WF–Marquel Lee, 7 tackles

@ Louisville

4th meeting. 0–3 all time. Last meeting 2015, 20–19 Cardinals in Winston–Salem.[5]

Week Eleven: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Louisville Cardinals – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Demon Deacons 6 6 0012
#5 Cardinals 0 3 73444

at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 48° F • ENE 3 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 51,218
  • Referee: J. Maconaghy
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Play-by-Play: Jason Benetti • Color Analyst: Kelly Stouffer • Sideline: Paul Carcaterra
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 11:24 WFU – Mike Weaver 37-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 20 yards, TOP 3:18
  • 5:27 WFU – Mike Weaver 45-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, TOP 4:31
Second quarter
  • 8:19 WFU – Mike Weaver 33-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 9–0. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, TOP 6:16
  • 2:49 WFU – Mike Weaver 38-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 12–0. Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, TOP 5:03
  • 0:18 LOU – Blanton Creque 28-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 12–3. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:31
Third quarter
  • 7:30 LOU – Brandon Radcliff 55-yard run (Blanton Creque kick), Demon Deacons 12–10. Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, TOP 0:43
Fourth quarter
  • 10:35 LOU – Brandon Radcliff 7-yard run (two-point pass conversion failed), Cardinals 16–12. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 3:34
  • 7:36 LOU – Brandon Radcliff 19-yard run (Blanton Creque kick), Cardinals 23–12. Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, TOP 1:22
  • 4:05 LOU – Cole Hikutini 2-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Blanton Creque kick), Cardinals 30–12. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, TOP 1:47
  • 3:44 LOU – Ronald Walker 31-yard interception return (Blanton Creque kick), Cardinals 37–12. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, TOP 0:21
  • 0:50 LOU – Malik Williams 2-yard run (Blanton Creque kick), Cardinals 44–12. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, TOP 0:56
Leading Passers
  • WF–John Wolford, 13/22, 141 yards
  • LOU–Lamar Jackson, 14/26, 145 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Rushers
  • WF–Cade Carney, 17 carries, 50 yards
  • LOU–Lamar Jackson, 22 carries, 153 yards
Leading Receivers
  • WF–Cortez Lewis, 4 receptions, 41 yards
  • LOU–Traveon Samuel, 2 receptions, 42 yards
Leading Tacklers

Clemson

82nd meeting. 17–63–1 all time. Last meeting 2015, 33–13 Tigers in Clemson.[5]

Week Twelve: Clemson Tigers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
#5 Tigers 21 7 0735
Demon Deacons 0 10 3013

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 44° F • NW 16 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 31,512
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen • Color Analyst: Brock Huard • Sideline: Allison Williams
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 11:24 CLEM – Wayne Gallman 42-yard run (Greg Huegel kick), Tigers 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, TOP 1:22
  • 6:22 CLEM – Deshaun Watson 3-yard run (Greg Huegel kick), Tigers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, TOP 2:06
  • 1:10 CLEM – Mike Williams 15-yard pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel kick), Tigers 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, TOP 3:28
Second quarter
  • 12:44 CLEM – Deshaun Watson 2-yard run (Greg Huegel kick), Tigers 28–0. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2:58
  • 10:04 WFU – Mike Weaver 42-yard field goal, Tigers 28–3. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 0:37
  • 3:31 WFU – Cade Carney 1-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Tigers 28–10. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, TOP 2:47
Third quarter
  • 5:30 WFU – Mike Weaver 23-yard field goal, Tigers 28–13. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, TOP 2:16
Fourth quarter
  • 10:50 CLEM – Wayne Gallman 1-yard run (Greg Huegel kick), Tigers 35–13. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:25
Leading Passers
  • CLEM–Deshaun Watson, 23/33, 202 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Kyle Kearns, 7/18, 126 yards
Leading Rushers
  • CLEM–Wayne Gallman, 22 carries, 161 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • WF–Cade Carney, 18 carries, 59 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • CLEM–Mike Williams, 6 receptions, 58 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Chuck Wade, 2 receptions, 55 yards
Leading Tacklers
  • CLEM–Kendall Joseph, 7 tackles
  • WF–Jessie Bates, 12 tackles

Boston College

24th meeting. 9–12–2 all time. Last meeting 2015, 3–0 Demon Deacons in Chestnut Hill.[5]

Week Thirteen: Boston College Eagles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 10 0 0717
Demon Deacons 0 0 14014

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: November 26
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 52° F • WNW 12 • Clear
  • Game attendance: 24,866
  • Referee: David Epperley
  • TV announcers (ACCRSN): Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen • Color Analyst: Brock Huard • Sideline: Allison Williams
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 10:16 BC – Mike Knoll 22-yard field goal, Eagles 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, TOP 1:29
  • 1:19 BC – Myles Willis 11-yard run (Mike Knoll kick), Eagles 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, TOP 2:03
Second quarter
  • No Scoring
Third quarter
  • 7:47 WFU – Cam Serigne 5-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Eagles 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, TOP 3:55
  • 4:53 WFU – Cortez Lewis 37-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 14–10. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, TOP 1:24
Fourth quarter
  • 8:03 BC – Tom Sweeney 13-yard pass from Patrick Towles (Mike Knoll kick), Eagles 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, TOP 4:35
Leading Passers
  • BC–Patrick Towles, 10/23, 74 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–John Wolford, 16/33, 137 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Leading Rushers
  • BC–Tyler Rouse, 1 carry, 27 yards
  • WF–John Wolford, 14 carries, 69 yards
Leading Receivers
  • BC–Tommy Sweeney, 4 receptions, 39 yards, 1 touchdown
  • WF–Cam Serigne, 6 receptions, 49 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
  • BC–Connor Stracthan, 10 tackles
  • WF–Marquel Lee, 11 tackles

Vs. Temple – Military Bowl

2nd meeting. 0–1 all time. Last meeting 1930, 36–0 Owls in Philadelphia.[5]

Military Bowl: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Temple Owls – Game summary[6]
Period 1 2 34Total
#23 Owls 7 3 10626
Demon Deacons 14 17 0334

at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD

  • Date: December 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 63° F • W 5–10 • Partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 26,656
  • Referee: Kevin Stine
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Play-by-Play: Jason Benetti • Color Analyst: Kelly Stouffer • Sideline: Paul Carcaterra
  • Final Stats
Game information
First quarter
  • 13:33 TEM – Adonis Jennings 48-yard pass from Phillip Walker (Aaron Boumerhi kick), Owls 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 48 yards, TOP 0:09
  • 8:37 WFU – Cam Serigne 41-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, TOP 1:06
  • 5:20 WFU – Tabari Hines 20-yard pass from John Wolford (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, TOP 0:57
Second quarter
  • 12:26 WFU – Cade Carney 11-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 21–7. Drive: 1 play, 11 yards, TOP 0:08
  • 8:34 WFU – Mike Weaver 25-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 24–7. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, TOP 2:08
  • 3:02 WFU – Matt Colburn 3-yard run (Mike Weaver kick), Demon Deacons 31–7. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, TOP 2:34
  • 0:04 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 45-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 31–10. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, TOP 2:58
Third quarter
  • 14:08 TEM – Adonis Jennings 58-yard pass from Phillip Walker (Aaron Boumerhi kick), Demon Deacons 31–17. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:52
  • 3:51 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 24-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 31–20. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, TOP 5:13
Fourth quarter
  • 9:36 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 32-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 31–23. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, TOP 3:14
  • 3:56 TEM – Aaron Boumerhi 38-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 31–26. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:39
  • 1:59 WFU – Mike Weaver 30-yard field goal, Demon Deacons 34–26. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 1:57
Leading Passers
  • TEM–P. J. Walker, 28/49, 396 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
  • WF–John Wolford, 10/19, 183 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
Leading Rushers
  • TEM–Jahad Thomas, 7 carries, 35 yards
  • WF–Cade Carney, 17 carries, 71 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Receivers
  • TEM–Adonis Jennings, 7 receptions, 154 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • WF–Cam Serigne, 3 receptions, 68 yards, 1 touchdown
Leading Tacklers
  • TEM–Averee Robinson, 9 tackles
  • WF–Brad Watson, 7 tackles


Leaks of plays

Colloquially called "WakeyLeaks", some of Wake Forest's opponents appear to have had knowledge of Wake Forest's playbook, even plays they had just created and only practiced for one week. Suspicion fell on Tommy Elrod, a color commentator on the broadcast crew; Elrod was found to have made long phone calls to the coaches of rival teams in the days before Wake Forest played them, and he had access to the practice tapes compiled by Wake Forest staff. Elrod had been an assistant coach during the leadership of previous coach Jim Grobe; it is speculated that after Clawson did not hire him on as a coach, instead relegating him to color commentary, he leaked the plays as a form of revenge. Elrod was fired and banned from the campus in December 2016.[7][2]

References

  1. ^ "Wake Forest investigates whether plays leaked to or stolen by Louisville". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Wake Forest fires radio analyst Tommy Elrod for attempting to leak football game plans". Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "2016 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  4. ^ "2016 Wake Forest Coaching Staff". The Official Site of Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Demon Deacon Football Guide: Section 6 - History" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "2016 Wake Forest Football Game Notes" (PDF). December 27, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Feldman, Bruce; Fortuna, Matt; Jenks, Jayson (July 12, 2022). "Inside 'WakeyLeaks,' the scandal that should have rocked college football". The Athletic. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
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