Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame

Riley Skinner
Riley Skinner
  • Induction:
    2021
  • Class:
    2021
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Riley Skinner is the winningest quarterback in Wake Forest history, leading the Demon Deacons to 31 wins as a starter from 2006-2009.  Skinner entered the 2006 season as a redshirt freshman but ascended to the starter's role following an injury to Ben Mauk in the 2006 season opener.  Skinner led the Deacons to an 11-3 record, the ACC Championship and a berth in the Orange Bowl in January 2007.  The ACC Rookie of the Year in 2006, Skinner was a second team All-ACC pick that year and an honorable mention selection in 2008 and 2009.  He became the first quarterback in school history to lead the Deacons to three bowl games while setting school records for completion percentage, passing yards, completions, touchdown passes and passing efficiency.  Skinner remains the NCAA record holder for completion percentage in a bowl game, having connected on all 11 attempts in the Deacs' 29-19 win over Navy in the 2008 EagleBank Bowl.


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