Wake Forest Athletics
Football Game Notes - Wake Forest vs. Duke
10/28/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 28, 2008
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Looking to snap a two-game losing streak, Wake Forest will return home to BB&T Field to face the Duke Blue Devils in a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, November 1. The game will be available on ESPN360.com and over the air on the Wake Forest ISP Radio Network.
Wake Forest enters the game at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the ACC. The Deacs are coming off a 16-10 loss at Miami on Oct. 25. The Deacons have lost two straight games, both on the road. The Deacons are tied for third in the ACC Atlantic Division with Boston College at 2-2. Maryland and Florida State share the divison lead at 3-1.
Saturday's game marks the start of a favorable November schedule. Wake will host Virginia for Homecoming on Nov. 8 and also play at home against Boston College on Nov. 22 and against SEC foe Vanderbilt on Nov. 29. Wake's only road game in the month will be at NC State on Nov. 15.
Duke is 4-3 overall and 1-2 in the ACC following a 10-7 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday. Duke's defense produced four sacks and three turnovers, while Nick Maggio's third quarter, 42-yard FG proved to be the difference.
Wake Forest trails Duke 53-33-2 in the all-time series but the Deacons have won the last eight games. It is the longest winning streak that Wake has ever had over an ACC opponent.
Quickie Notes
- Wake Forest has won nine straight games over in-state opponents since 2005. Three of those wins have come against Duke.
- The Deacons have won five straight ACC home games dating back to the start of the 2007 season.
- Filming for the motion picture "The Fifth Quarter" will take place during the game on Saturday at BB&T Field. See page 3 for more details.
Next Up...
Wake Forest will host its annual Homecoming contest with Virginia on Saturday, November 8. The Cavaliers are 5-3 overall and alone in first place in the ACC Coastal Division at 3-1. Virginia has won four straight games and will host Miami on Nov. 1 in Charlottesville. The Deacons will play at NC State the following weekend on Nov. 15.
