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Can Wake Forest football repeat last season’s success?

By Dante Pryor

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Dave Clawson of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons watches his team play against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Truist Field on October 30, 2021 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest won 45-7. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Dave Clawson of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons watches his team play against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Truist Field on October 30, 2021 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest won 45-7. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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Dec. 31, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrate after beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38-10 in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 31, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrate after beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 38-10 in the Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

How many games will Wake Forest football win this fall?

  • Thursday, Sept. 1: VMI (W) –Wake Forest should make short work of Keydets in its home opener.
  • Saturday, Sept. 10: at Vanderbilt (W) — The Commodores should be better this year, but Wake Forest has a better roster, even if it does not have Hartman.
  • Saturday, Sept. 17: Liberty (W) — This is a toss-up game, but Wake Forest is at home and should beat Liberty, who has to learn how to win without Malik Willis.
  • Saturday, Sept. 24: Clemson (L) — Wake Forest struggled to block Clemson’s defensive line last season and was not at full strength. The D-line will be at full strength, barring injury. Clemson wins big.
  • Saturday, Oct. 1: at Florida State (L) — This game is about Sam Hartman’s worth. If he plays, Wake Forest wins; if he doesn’t, the Deacons lose.
  • Saturday, Oct. 8: Army (L) — Similar to the FSU game, Wake Forest’s success against the Black Knights is determined by Sam Hartman’s health.
  • Saturday, Oct. 22: Boston College (W) — The Eagles have a retooled offensive line. If it has not gelled, Wake Forest’s pass rush could have a lot of success against the Eagles.
  • Saturday, Oct. 29: at Louisville (L) — This game could be an ACC game of the year candidate if Hartman plays. Malik Cunningham has a big day against Wake Forest.
  • Saturday, Nov. 5: at NC State (L) — Wake Forest will struggle to block the Wolfpack, just like they will against Clemson.
  • Saturday, Nov. 12: North Carolina (W) — Injuries to running back British Brown and wide receiver Antoine Green hamper the Tar Heels’ offense. Green might be back in this one but might not be in form.
  • Saturday, Nov. 19: Syracuse (W) — Wake Forest better be careful here. Syracuse will have one of the best running games in the ACC, and Wake is not good against the run.
  • Saturday, Nov. 26: at Duke (W) — The Blue Devils are in complete rebuild mode and will struggle to slow Wake Forest’s offense.

Prediction: (7-5, 3-5 ACC)

This record has everything to do with Sam Hartman’s injury. Wake Forest’s offense is quarterback-friendly, but Hartman knows the nuances of the offense like no other. If Hartman misses significant time, the Deacons could be in some trouble.

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