Saturday, April 15
Winston-Salem, NC
2 PM
Wake Forest University
27
vs
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Spring Game
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh
Fun-Filled Contest on Saturday Caps Successful Spring for Wake Forest Football
4/15/2023 5:34:00 PM | Football
Wake Forest amassed 778 total yards and scored 51 points on Saturday, while the Demon Deacons’ defense recorded 95 combined tackles.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – It was a high-flying and exciting Saturday afternoon of football at Truist Field as the Demon Deacons tallied 778 total yards on offense, scoring five touchdowns in the two-hour game. Additionally, Deacon Nation enjoyed the return of the DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Insurance where there was live music, local drink selections, fun and a variety of food trucks and vendor options and inflatables and kids games for fans of all ages.
Meanwhile, all fans were welcome onto the field after the contest for postgame autographs with Wake Forest's student-athletes. Finally, fans were able to receive a free 2023 schedule poster!
During the game on Saturday, fans inside Truist Field and those watching on ACC Network Extra were treated to outstanding performances by Mitch Griffis, Will Towns, Wesley Grimes, Donavon Greene, and Michael Kern.
Defensively, Anthony Borriello led with a game-high seven tackles, all solo, while Zamari Stevenson scooped up a fumble recovery for a 78-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Kendron Wayman, Jaylen Hudson, and BJ Williams all recorded two or more sacks throughout the afternoon. Jamare Glasker was another individual standout, pulling down six solo tackles.
Friday's Alumni Networking Event
While Coach Clawson and Wake Forest's football program have approached this spring with the ideal of "Gain An Edge" to ensure the Deacs are ready to attack the next phase of their offseason program, Wake Forest's student-athletes helped ensure a successful future beyond the football field on last night as they connected with former football alums for the Deacs annual Alumni Networking Career Night.
Director of Player Development Wendell Dunn ('17, '19), who's role at Wake Forest was made possible by a generous gift from Billy Prim, and many other staff members helped set up the incredible experience for the Demon Deacons football student-athletes.
2023 Season T-Shirt on Sale Now
Wake Forest football's 2023 season t-shirt is now available online and fans were able to purchase the t-shirt on Saturday afternoon at the Deacon Shop inside Truist Field.
2023 Season Tickets
There are many exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for season ticket members, including access to the team, tickets to various away football games, and much more. Season ticket holders also receive earlier access to single game ticket sales and package opportunities. For questions or assistance, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 or tix@wfu.edu. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Auto-Renewal Program
Season ticket purchasers may also elect to take their commitment a step further by enrolling in the auto-renewal program. Benefits of the auto-renewal program include:
Multiple sellouts are expected next fall with an excellent home schedule, and season tickets are the best way for fans to optimize the value of all of Truist Field's seating options and pricing.
There are multiple exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for those who purchase season tickets that include access to the team, tickets to various away football games and much more.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2023 to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina for all fans. Ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
This peace-of-mind initiative allows fans the ability to exchange purchased tickets from a home contest they can no longer attend for any reason toward the purchase of tickets to another home game at Truist Field.
Wake Forest Football Overview
The Demon Deacons defeated Southeastern Conference representative Missouri 27-17 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 23, 2022. The win marked Wake Forest's fifth in the last seven years since the Deacs began the Atlantic Coast Conference's second-longest bowl streak and the country's tied for the 10th-longest back in 2016.
During the Deacs current run of bowl appearances, Wake Forest has defeated two SEC teams (Texas A&M, 2017; Missouri, 2022) and a Big Ten team (Rutgers).
Head coach Dave Clawson's five bowl victories, which is the most in school history, ranks tied for fifth in ACC history for postseason wins. Clawson ranks behind Bobby Bowden (Florida State, 11), Dabo Swinney (Clemson, 11), Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, 6) and Danny Ford (Clemson, 6). Meanwhile, he is now tied with Jimbo Fisher (Florida State, 5) and Ralph Friedgen (Maryland, 5).
The 2022 Wake Forest football team (8-5 Overall) was just the 10th in program history to win eight games in a season in the 115-year history of the program. Four of the 10 eight-win seasons have come in the Dave Clawson era (40 percent).
Since the start of the 2016 season, the Deacs are tied for the second-most wins in the ACC not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 season entering bowl season. Additionally over the last five years, the Deacs have the second-most wins in a single five-year period.
With that, the Deacs have set a new standard for success in the win column with a record of 19-8 over the last two seasons. The 19 wins in a two-year period are the second most in school history and three away from the program record of 21 set in 2006 & 2007. Additionally, Wake Forest's 19-8 record is the ninth-best mark in all of Power-5 in the last two seasons.
Offensively, Wake Forest finished the 2022 season averaging 36.1 points per game, helping the Deacs post its sixth consecutive season of averaging 30 or more points a game. This is the longest active streak and the fourth longest in ACC history. Additionally, the Deacons threw for a program record 43 touchdowns during the 2022 season.
Under Warren Ruggiero and Dave Clawson's tutelage, the last three starting quarterbacks at Wake Forest have earned All-ACC honors when they were a starter (John Wolford, 2017; Jamie Newman, 2019; Sam Hartman, 2021 & 2022).
Finally, Wake Forest is an astounding 20-4 at home since the start of the 2019 season thanks to the incredible atmosphere created by Wake Forest's fans and students inside Truist Field over the past few seasons.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
Meanwhile, all fans were welcome onto the field after the contest for postgame autographs with Wake Forest's student-athletes. Finally, fans were able to receive a free 2023 schedule poster!
During the game on Saturday, fans inside Truist Field and those watching on ACC Network Extra were treated to outstanding performances by Mitch Griffis, Will Towns, Wesley Grimes, Donavon Greene, and Michael Kern.
Oh my, Donny ‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/4puP2sNa63
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) April 15, 2023
Balling with our brothers 🎩 pic.twitter.com/x3ocKYxmXH
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) April 15, 2023
Defensively, Anthony Borriello led with a game-high seven tackles, all solo, while Zamari Stevenson scooped up a fumble recovery for a 78-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Scoop and score 👊 pic.twitter.com/6QVqoxYM6f
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) April 15, 2023
Kendron Wayman, Jaylen Hudson, and BJ Williams all recorded two or more sacks throughout the afternoon. Jamare Glasker was another individual standout, pulling down six solo tackles.
Friday's Alumni Networking Event
While Coach Clawson and Wake Forest's football program have approached this spring with the ideal of "Gain An Edge" to ensure the Deacs are ready to attack the next phase of their offseason program, Wake Forest's student-athletes helped ensure a successful future beyond the football field on last night as they connected with former football alums for the Deacs annual Alumni Networking Career Night.
Director of Player Development Wendell Dunn ('17, '19), who's role at Wake Forest was made possible by a generous gift from Billy Prim, and many other staff members helped set up the incredible experience for the Demon Deacons football student-athletes.
2023 Season T-Shirt on Sale Now
Wake Forest football's 2023 season t-shirt is now available online and fans were able to purchase the t-shirt on Saturday afternoon at the Deacon Shop inside Truist Field.
2023 Season Tickets
There are many exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for season ticket members, including access to the team, tickets to various away football games, and much more. Season ticket holders also receive earlier access to single game ticket sales and package opportunities. For questions or assistance, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 or tix@wfu.edu. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Auto-Renewal Program
Season ticket purchasers may also elect to take their commitment a step further by enrolling in the auto-renewal program. Benefits of the auto-renewal program include:
- Convenience - You'll no longer need to worry about missing renewal deadlines, as the automatic payment will ensure you get your tickets ordered on time.
- Flexible payment options - You can choose to make a one-time auto-renewal payment or break it up into four installments (April, May, June, and July).
- Avoid renewal reminders - You won't receive reminder emails, phone calls and mailings in regards to renewing your tickets while also having peace of mind knowing your order is all set.
- Early renewal date - For general public season ticket holders, seat assignments are based upon the date the order is placed- secure the earliest order date year after year by joining the auto-renewal program.
Multiple sellouts are expected next fall with an excellent home schedule, and season tickets are the best way for fans to optimize the value of all of Truist Field's seating options and pricing.
There are multiple exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for those who purchase season tickets that include access to the team, tickets to various away football games and much more.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2023 to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina for all fans. Ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
This peace-of-mind initiative allows fans the ability to exchange purchased tickets from a home contest they can no longer attend for any reason toward the purchase of tickets to another home game at Truist Field.
Wake Forest Football Overview
The Demon Deacons defeated Southeastern Conference representative Missouri 27-17 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 23, 2022. The win marked Wake Forest's fifth in the last seven years since the Deacs began the Atlantic Coast Conference's second-longest bowl streak and the country's tied for the 10th-longest back in 2016.
During the Deacs current run of bowl appearances, Wake Forest has defeated two SEC teams (Texas A&M, 2017; Missouri, 2022) and a Big Ten team (Rutgers).
Head coach Dave Clawson's five bowl victories, which is the most in school history, ranks tied for fifth in ACC history for postseason wins. Clawson ranks behind Bobby Bowden (Florida State, 11), Dabo Swinney (Clemson, 11), Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, 6) and Danny Ford (Clemson, 6). Meanwhile, he is now tied with Jimbo Fisher (Florida State, 5) and Ralph Friedgen (Maryland, 5).
The 2022 Wake Forest football team (8-5 Overall) was just the 10th in program history to win eight games in a season in the 115-year history of the program. Four of the 10 eight-win seasons have come in the Dave Clawson era (40 percent).
Since the start of the 2016 season, the Deacs are tied for the second-most wins in the ACC not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 season entering bowl season. Additionally over the last five years, the Deacs have the second-most wins in a single five-year period.
With that, the Deacs have set a new standard for success in the win column with a record of 19-8 over the last two seasons. The 19 wins in a two-year period are the second most in school history and three away from the program record of 21 set in 2006 & 2007. Additionally, Wake Forest's 19-8 record is the ninth-best mark in all of Power-5 in the last two seasons.
Offensively, Wake Forest finished the 2022 season averaging 36.1 points per game, helping the Deacs post its sixth consecutive season of averaging 30 or more points a game. This is the longest active streak and the fourth longest in ACC history. Additionally, the Deacons threw for a program record 43 touchdowns during the 2022 season.
Under Warren Ruggiero and Dave Clawson's tutelage, the last three starting quarterbacks at Wake Forest have earned All-ACC honors when they were a starter (John Wolford, 2017; Jamie Newman, 2019; Sam Hartman, 2021 & 2022).
Finally, Wake Forest is an astounding 20-4 at home since the start of the 2019 season thanks to the incredible atmosphere created by Wake Forest's fans and students inside Truist Field over the past few seasons.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
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