Who we are
Wake Forest University is known for its distinctive combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 4 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 59 conference titles and are one of nine ACC schools to win 11 or more national championships. Additionally, Wake Forest is the only ACC school with a campus in the Queen City!
Wake Forest Football will face Notre Dame in the 2027 Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 9. The matchup spotlights Wake Forest’s deep Charlotte connections, and ticket details will be announced at a later date. Go Deacs!
With so many of us in Charlotte, the Wake Forest energy has always been strong, and whenever we’re out, we love seeing the WF and Old Gold and Black. Every event, game or gathering is packed with Deacs of all ages, connected by a deep sense of pride we share.
Webb Simpson (’08)
2018 Players Championship and 2012 U.S. Open Champion, 2008 ACC Player of the Year
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Wake Forest to Play Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl
After a historical regular season that saw first-year Head Coach Jake Dickert lead the Demon Deacons to eight wins—the most by any first-year coach in program history—the Deacs’ bowl game has been announced! The Wake Forest football team is going to Charlotte to face off against Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday, January 2, 2026. Join the team for one final battle as they aim to cap off this year with a victory. For more information, visit the Bowl Central Page and request bowl tickets now using the buttons below!
Wake Forest–Notre Dame matchup to highlight university’s deep Charlotte ties
Across an institution that is continuously expanding its commitment to Charlotte, the news of a huge venue and a bigger stage for the contest branded as the Duke’s Mayo Classic is neither surprising nor distant. Already boasting the largest academic footprint in the Queen City of any Atlantic Coast Conference member, Wake Forest intends to use athletics as an opportunity for comprehensive community engagement.
Go Deacs!
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