We’re In! Wake Forest Earns 2021 Atlantic Division Title
11/27/2021 3:10:00 PM | Football, General
No. 18 Wake Forest has earned a berth in the 2021 ACC Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
2021 ACC Championship Information
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest captured the Atlantic Division title Saturday afternoon in Chestnut, Hill, Mass. and will represent the division in the 17th Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Wake Forest, who won the 2006 ACC Championship title, holds the unique distinction of being the only North Carolina school to claim the title in the Championship era. Additionally, the Demon Deacons are the only program from the state to qualify for multiple league title games and is the only North Carolina school to win the Atlantic Division.
The Demon Deacons were also the first school in the conference to become bowl eligible with a perfect mark of 6-0. The Deacs 8-0 start to the season was the best in school history in addition to having the longest winning streak in school history and the best conference start in school history (6-0).
Wake Forest's 10-2 record this season marks the second time in program history that it has won double-digit games. Additionally, the Demon Deacons seven league victories are the most in program history.
Fan Ticket Information
Tickets will be sold in priority windows to Deacon Club members, football season ticket holders, Wake Forest University faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends, as well as the general public, while supplies last. Ticket purchasers will be able to pick their own seats and have their exact location assigned at time of purchase during their priority window.
Ordering through Wake Forest ensures that:
To order, fans should log in to their previously established account at GoDeacs.com/MyAccount during the appropriate window. In addition to ordering online, fans may also purchase tickets by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 to place their order during the appropriate priority window. The Ticket Office will be open 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, November 28 and will be open for normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Children one and older will need a ticket to enter Bank of America Stadium. All tickets will be sent via mobile delivery from the ACC and the Charlotte Sports Foundation the week of the game.
The full list of priority windows are as follows:
Click here for a seating chart.
If you are not a current Deacon Club member and wish to join now to receive an opportunity to improve your ticket priority window, please call the Deacon Club at 336-758-5626.
Please visit GoDeacs.com/ACCChampionship for the news and information.
Wake Forest Student Ticketing
Even if you cannot travel to the game, consider supporting Wake Forest by making a gift to help pay for chartered buses for Wake Forest students. or purchasing tickets to be used by Wake Forest students. Wake Forest students have packed Truist Field in unprecedented numbers this season and we want to enable as many as possible to attend the Championship game.
Athletics is pleased to announce three exclusive options for Wake Forest students, which will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Students should look for an email from their Screamin' Demon Rewards account at 8 p.m. with further purchasing information.
A specific area within the Wake Forest ticket block has been set aside for students in Bank of America Stadium and purchasing from these packages will provide admission within the designated Wake Forest student section. Students may request to sit with another student or form block seating at the time of purchase - further information will be provided in the student ticket email.
The deadline to order one of the discounted student ticket packages is Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
Charlotte Tailgate
The official DEACTOWN Pregame Party will be held in the Richardson Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Convention Center is centrally-located near numerous hotels and parking options in Uptown Charlotte and is only a 10 minute walk to the Wake Forest gate at Bank of America Stadium.
Tickets are $50 for guests 11 years and older and $20 for children 3 to 10 years old. Children under three are admitted free. Each Pre-Game Party ticket includes a full buffet, two drink tickets for guests 21 and over, as well as complimentary soft drinks, water, entertainment, and Wake Forest "swag" to get ready to cheer on the Deacs in the 2021 ACC Championship.
Click here to register now and get ready to enjoy the festive Demon Deacon atmosphere at this private, pregame event in a space that can hold more than 2,000 Wake Forest fans, just steps from the Bank of America Stadium.
Please note that a ticket for this event does not include a game ticket.
Deacon Fan Bus
The "Deacon Bus" package includes transportation from Winston-Salem to and from Charlotte on Saturday, Dec. 4, as well as a ticket to the official DEACTOWN Pregame Party at the Charlotte Convention Center. This is a "there-and-back" trip, as overnight accommodations are not included.
Buses will depart from Bridger Field House at 1:30 p.m. and will return to Winston-Salem one hour following the conclusion of the game. Tickets for the bus are $125 for adults and $95 for children ages 12 and under. Capacity is limited - click here to register and secure your spot.
Merchandise
Gear up for gameday with exclusive Atlantic Division Champions merchandise, while supplies last! A number of branded apparel items are available for purchase from Wake Forest Athletics partners at DeaconShop.com or WakeForestShop.com.
2021 Game Recaps
Below are all the game times and networks for bowls with an ACC tie-in and any secondary league bowl games.
With a win in the ACC Championship game, Wake Forest would be guaranteed to make its first New Year's Six bowl appearance since 2006. Bowl announcements will take place on Sunday, Dec. 5. Broadcast information for the selection show and more information will be shared prior to that date.
About Wake Forest University
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest captured the Atlantic Division title Saturday afternoon in Chestnut, Hill, Mass. and will represent the division in the 17th Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Wake Forest, who won the 2006 ACC Championship title, holds the unique distinction of being the only North Carolina school to claim the title in the Championship era. Additionally, the Demon Deacons are the only program from the state to qualify for multiple league title games and is the only North Carolina school to win the Atlantic Division.
The Demon Deacons were also the first school in the conference to become bowl eligible with a perfect mark of 6-0. The Deacs 8-0 start to the season was the best in school history in addition to having the longest winning streak in school history and the best conference start in school history (6-0).
Wake Forest's 10-2 record this season marks the second time in program history that it has won double-digit games. Additionally, the Demon Deacons seven league victories are the most in program history.
Fan Ticket Information
Tickets will be sold in priority windows to Deacon Club members, football season ticket holders, Wake Forest University faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends, as well as the general public, while supplies last. Ticket purchasers will be able to pick their own seats and have their exact location assigned at time of purchase during their priority window.
Ordering through Wake Forest ensures that:
- Your seat is assigned in the Wake Forest block featuring the best seats on the Demon Deacons side, including lower level midfield and sideline, club level midfield, and lower level corner options.
- You will choose your seat location at time of purchase and know exactly where your ticket is located.
- Your ticket is purchased at the best face value price.
To order, fans should log in to their previously established account at GoDeacs.com/MyAccount during the appropriate window. In addition to ordering online, fans may also purchase tickets by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 to place their order during the appropriate priority window. The Ticket Office will be open 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, November 28 and will be open for normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Children one and older will need a ticket to enter Bank of America Stadium. All tickets will be sent via mobile delivery from the ACC and the Charlotte Sports Foundation the week of the game.
The full list of priority windows are as follows:
- Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at 7 p.m.: Moricle, Backcourt Club, Locker Room Club, ILC Diamond-ILC Silver.
- Limit 12 Tickets on Priority.
- Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at 10 a.m.: International Leadership Circle Bronze.
- Limit 12 Tickets on Priority.
- Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at 1 p.m.: Deacon Legend, Coaches Round Table.
- Limit 10 Tickets on Priority.
- Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 10 a.m.: Deacon All-American, Deacon All-Conference.
- Limit 10 Tickets on Priority.
- Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 1 p.m.: Deacon Athletic Club, Deacon Bench, Deacon Booster.
- Limit 10 Tickets on Priority.
- Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.: Football Season Ticket Holders, Wake Forest Faculty & Staff.
- Limit 10 Tickets on Priority, or as available.
- Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 12 p.m.: Wake Forest Alumni, Parents, and Friends.
- Limit 8 Tickets on Priority, or as available.
- Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 3 p.m.: General Public, while supplies last.
- Limit 6 Tickets on Priority, or as available.
- Club A:
- Sections 315 & 316: $250
- Club B:
- Sections 314, 317-319: $220
- Club C:
- Section 320: $175
- Lower Level A:
- Sections 111-112: $230
- Lower Level B:
- Sections 113-115: $175
- Lower Level C:
- Sections 116-117: $75
- Student & Band Sections:
- Sections 118-121: Held for students and band.
Click here for a seating chart.
If you are not a current Deacon Club member and wish to join now to receive an opportunity to improve your ticket priority window, please call the Deacon Club at 336-758-5626.
Please visit GoDeacs.com/ACCChampionship for the news and information.
Wake Forest Student Ticketing
Even if you cannot travel to the game, consider supporting Wake Forest by making a gift to help pay for chartered buses for Wake Forest students. or purchasing tickets to be used by Wake Forest students. Wake Forest students have packed Truist Field in unprecedented numbers this season and we want to enable as many as possible to attend the Championship game.
Athletics is pleased to announce three exclusive options for Wake Forest students, which will be available for purchase beginning Saturday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Students should look for an email from their Screamin' Demon Rewards account at 8 p.m. with further purchasing information.
- SOLD OUT -- Student Package A, $25 discounted price ($145 face value, which is a $120 savings for students): Includes game ticket, bus transportation to and from campus the day of the game, and access to the official DEACTOWN pre-game party.
- SOLD OUT -- Student Package B, $20 discounted price ($110 face value, which is a $90 savings for students): Includes game ticket and access to the DEACTOWN pre-game party (no transportation included).
- Student Package C, $15 discounted price ($65 face value, which is a $50 savings for students): Includes game ticket (no pre-game party access or transportation included).
A specific area within the Wake Forest ticket block has been set aside for students in Bank of America Stadium and purchasing from these packages will provide admission within the designated Wake Forest student section. Students may request to sit with another student or form block seating at the time of purchase - further information will be provided in the student ticket email.
The deadline to order one of the discounted student ticket packages is Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m.
Charlotte Tailgate
The official DEACTOWN Pregame Party will be held in the Richardson Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Convention Center is centrally-located near numerous hotels and parking options in Uptown Charlotte and is only a 10 minute walk to the Wake Forest gate at Bank of America Stadium.
Tickets are $50 for guests 11 years and older and $20 for children 3 to 10 years old. Children under three are admitted free. Each Pre-Game Party ticket includes a full buffet, two drink tickets for guests 21 and over, as well as complimentary soft drinks, water, entertainment, and Wake Forest "swag" to get ready to cheer on the Deacs in the 2021 ACC Championship.
Click here to register now and get ready to enjoy the festive Demon Deacon atmosphere at this private, pregame event in a space that can hold more than 2,000 Wake Forest fans, just steps from the Bank of America Stadium.
Please note that a ticket for this event does not include a game ticket.
Deacon Fan Bus
The "Deacon Bus" package includes transportation from Winston-Salem to and from Charlotte on Saturday, Dec. 4, as well as a ticket to the official DEACTOWN Pregame Party at the Charlotte Convention Center. This is a "there-and-back" trip, as overnight accommodations are not included.
Buses will depart from Bridger Field House at 1:30 p.m. and will return to Winston-Salem one hour following the conclusion of the game. Tickets for the bus are $125 for adults and $95 for children ages 12 and under. Capacity is limited - click here to register and secure your spot.
Merchandise
Gear up for gameday with exclusive Atlantic Division Champions merchandise, while supplies last! A number of branded apparel items are available for purchase from Wake Forest Athletics partners at DeaconShop.com or WakeForestShop.com.
2021 Game Recaps
- Week 1: Deacons Down Old Dominion in Season Opener, 42-10
- Wake Forest put up six touchdowns en route to a 32-point victory over the Monarchs on Opening Night.
- Week 2: Wake Forest Defeats Norfolk State at Truist Field, 41-16
- The Demon Deacons relied on a balanced offensive attack to control the non-conference matchup with the Spartans, notching 252 yards through the air and 161 yards on the ground.
- Week 3: Wake Forest Tops Florida State in ACC Opener, 35-14
- The Demon Deacons opened the 2021 conference slate in front of an electric atmosphere inside Truist Field that included the largest student crowd since 2006 while forcing a Clawson era record six turnovers.
- Week 4: Wake Forest Earned Road Victory at Virginia, 37-17
- The Demon Deacons offense proved again to be one of the most potent in the country as they scored on their first seven possessions of the game before Wake Forest registered its first punt of the game with 8:30 left in the fourth quarter and a 20-point lead.
- Week 5: Wake Forest Captured Thrilling ACC Victory Over Louisville, 37-34
- Nick Sciba's fourth quarter field goal proved to be the difference for the Demon Deacons in a back-and-forth contest between ACC Atlantic Division rivals.
- Week 6: Resilience, Team Effort Lead Deacs to Road Overtime Win at Syracuse, 40–37
- Redshirt sophomore wide receiver A.T. Perry secured the sixth victory for the Demon Deacons this season with an overtime touchdown catch.
- Week 8: Explosive Offensive Performance Leads Deacs to Road Win at Army, 70-56
- Redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman finished the day with a program record tying five touchdown passes and a career-best 458 yards on 23-of-29 passing.
- Week 9: Wake Forest Defeats Duke Behind Complete Team Performance in Front of Sellout Crowd at Truist Field
- Record crowd and an exciting atmosphere surrounded a great performance by the Demon Deacons in all three phases of the game.
- Week 10: Wake Forest Falls in Non-Conference Contest at North Carolina
- In the 109th meeting between the teams, Wake Forest was led by Sam Hartman as the redshirt sophomore quarterback went 25-of-51 for 398 yards and five passing and two rushing touchdowns, respectively.
- Week 11: Deacon Nation Enjoys Postgame Celebration on Field Following Hard-Fought Big Four Victory Over NC State
- In front of the 11th-largest crowd in program lore (34,503) and the highest student attendance in Wake Forest history (4,584), the No. 12 Demon Deacons earned a hard-fought victory on Saturday night over No. 16 NC State inside Truist Field, 45-42.
- Week 12: Wake Forest Drops Road Contest at Clemson
- With Nick Sciba's third quarter field goal, Wake Forest broke its all-time scoring record for a single season from 2017.
- Week 13: Wake Forest defeated Boston College to earn the 2021 Atlantic Division title.
Below are all the game times and networks for bowls with an ACC tie-in and any secondary league bowl games.
| Bowl Game | Game Date | Game Time (ET) | Network |
| Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa, FL) | Thursday, December 23, 2021 | 7pm | ESPN |
| Military Bowl Presented by Peraton (Annapolis, MD) | Monday, December 27, 2021 | 2:30pm | ESPN |
| TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (Birmingham, AL) | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | Noon | ESPN |
| SERVPRO First Responder Bowl (Dallas, TX) | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | 3:15pm | ESPN |
| San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl (San Diego, CA) | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | 8pm | TBD |
| Fenway Bowl (Boston, MA) | Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 | 11am | ESPN |
| New Era Pinstripe Bowl (New York, NY) | Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 | 2:15pm | ESPN |
| Cheez-It Bowl (Orlando, FL) | Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 | 5:45pm | ESPN |
| Duke's Mayo Bowl (Charlotte, NC) | Thursday, December 30, 2021 | 11:30am | ESPN |
| Taxslayer Gator Bowl (Jacksonville, FL) | Friday, December 31, 2021 | 11am | ESPN |
| Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl (El Paso, TX) | Friday, December 31, 2021 | 12:30pm | CBS |
| CFP Semifinals: Capital One Orange Bowl (Miami, FL) &/Or Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (Arlington, TX) | Friday December 31, 2021 | 3:30pm or 7:30pm | ESPN |
| Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Atlanta, GA) | Thursday, December 30, 2021 | 7pm | ESPN |
| Playstation Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, AZ) | Saturday, January 1, 2022 | 1pm | ESPN |
With a win in the ACC Championship game, Wake Forest would be guaranteed to make its first New Year's Six bowl appearance since 2006. Bowl announcements will take place on Sunday, Dec. 5. Broadcast information for the selection show and more information will be shared prior to that date.
About Wake Forest University
- Wake Forest has ranked inside of the top 30 national universities on the U.S. News & World Report list for the last 26 years.
- The Reynolda Campus was named the most beautiful campus in the country during the fall by College Values.
- Wake Forest is also ranked in the top 25 by the U.S. News & World Report for best undergraduate teaching and best value schools.
- The median starting salary of Wake Forest alumni is $55,900 according to U.S. News & World Report.
- The four-level, 87,000 square foot facility provides strength and conditioning facilities for all of Wake Forest's student-athletes. Preliminary site work began in October 2017 and was completed in September, 2019.
- The facility connects to McCreary Field House and the Miller Center. The Sutton Sports Performance Center provides more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated strength and conditioning equipment for football.
- There is also space for strength and conditioning equipment for men's and women's Olympic sports.
- The fourth floor has over 18,000 square feet for football coaches offices, team meeting rooms and a heritage area. Also, over 1,500 square feet comprises a customized nutrition center and it the home of the performance drink called UNBEETABLE, which was developed on the Wake Forest campus.
- Over the last five years, Wake Forest has invested $100 million in football facilities. The latest investment will be a $38 million dollar facility, the McCreary Football Complex.
- Renderings are available here: https://go.wfu.edu/mccrearyrenderings/
- In 1957, Bob McCreary came to Wake Forest from his home in rural Caldwell County thanks to a football scholarship he credits with transforming his life. More than six decades later, McCreary continues to invest in new generations of student-athletes while inspiring others to support the continued development of the Wake Forest football program. Already one of the University's most generous donors and the largest donor in Wake Forest Athletics history, McCreary's new challenge gift of $20 million will be a major step toward the completion of the McCreary Football Complex. With locker rooms, training rooms and common spaces, the new 60,000 square foot structure will connect to the McCreary Field House and the Sutton Sports Performance Center and foster camaraderie and team chemistry, while firmly establishing Wake Forest's on-campus football facility infrastructure as one of America's best.
- The new McCreary Football Complex will replace the Mark C. Pruitt Football Center's Peahead Walker Football Locker Room originally constructed in 1988.
- Wake Forest Athletics has already raised $30 million for this $38 million total project price tag which is intended to include all design, construction, maintenance and operational support. The McCreary Football Complex will be fully funded by donor gifts. No long-term debt will be incurred from this project.
- Plans for the facility include:
- Locker space for 130 student-athletes
- Player lounge with a nutrition station, recovery area, and entertainment area
- Football athletic training/treatment space
- Equipment center and loading dock
- Multipurpose space seating up to 200 for team meals, meetings, functions and other activities for all Demon Deacon programs
- McCreary's latest transformational gift brings his total charitable investment in Wake Forest to nearly $55 million. He has been the lead donor for numerous athletics projects, including McCreary Field House, an indoor practice facility completed in 2016, and the video board at Truist Field honoring the class of 1961. He has also provided significant support for student-athlete scholarships and the Sutton Sports Performance Center. Truist Field's signature McCrearyTower was named in his honor at the Homecoming football game in 2016.
- McCreary's lead gift will provide a strong foundation for the project. The completion of the 60,000 square-foot complex depends on support from other donors and additional fundraising for the complex is underway.
- This project begins the 4th Quarter drive that will complete the Athletics quadrant of Wake Forest's Reynolda campus.
- The Wake Forest football team had a record-breaking 77 players on the ACC Academic Honor Roll this summer. They were a large part of 289 total Demon Deacon student-athletes, a record for the entire athletic department. 51 percent of the Wake Forest student-athletes made the ACC Academic Honor Roll
- Five Deacs including defensive back Nick Andersen, wide receiver Taylor Morin, defensive back Traveon Redd, kicker Nick Sciba offensive lineman and Zach Tom were named to the All-ACC Academic Team. This marks the fifth consecutive year the Demon Deacons have had four more members on the All-Academic team.
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