Thursday, August 31
Winston-Salem, NC
7 PM
Wake Forest University
vs
Elon
Broadcast Info: Wake Forest-Elon
8/30/2023 12:00:00 PM | Football
The Deacs play its first game of the regular season on Thursday, Aug. 31 vs. Elon at 7:00 p.m. on ACC Network.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Deacs play their first regular season game on Thursday, Aug. 31 vs. Elon at 7:00 p.m. on ACC Network.
Over the last 12 years, Wake Forest is 9-3 in season openers including a 7-2 record in head coach Dave Clawson's tenure. Additionally, The Deacs hold a mark of 8-1 in home openers in the Clawson era.
Since the start of the 2016 season, Wake Forest holds a record of 20-6 in September. This includes eight of nine seasons in the Dave Clawson era with multiple wins in the month, the most recent coming in 2022 when the Deacs went 3-1 with the lone loss coming in overtime to No. 5 Clemson.
This is the 13th all-time meeting between the in-state rivals. The Deacs have won 11 of the 12 matchups with the Phoenix, with the lone tie coming in a defensive, 0-0 battle on Oct. 1, 1926 at home.
Dating back to 2000, Wake Forest has won its last 17 games against FCS opponents.
How to Watch Wake Forest-Elon:
The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
Time: 7:00 p.m. (ET)
TV: ACC Network
Live Video: ESPN App
Radio: Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network (Radio Affiliates)
Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Sirius Ch. 133/194 | Internet Ch. 956
Live Audio: WBRF – 98.1*All Times Eastern
Learfield Gameday Guide: Click here
Learfield Yearbook: Click here
Wake Forest Athletics App: Apple | Android
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
Over the last 12 years, Wake Forest is 9-3 in season openers including a 7-2 record in head coach Dave Clawson's tenure. Additionally, The Deacs hold a mark of 8-1 in home openers in the Clawson era.
Since the start of the 2016 season, Wake Forest holds a record of 20-6 in September. This includes eight of nine seasons in the Dave Clawson era with multiple wins in the month, the most recent coming in 2022 when the Deacs went 3-1 with the lone loss coming in overtime to No. 5 Clemson.
This is the 13th all-time meeting between the in-state rivals. The Deacs have won 11 of the 12 matchups with the Phoenix, with the lone tie coming in a defensive, 0-0 battle on Oct. 1, 1926 at home.
Dating back to 2000, Wake Forest has won its last 17 games against FCS opponents.
How to Watch Wake Forest-Elon:
The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
Time: 7:00 p.m. (ET)
TV: ACC Network
Live Video: ESPN App
Radio: Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network (Radio Affiliates)
Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 6:00 p.m.
Sirius Ch. 133/194 | Internet Ch. 956
Live Audio: WBRF – 98.1*All Times Eastern
Learfield Gameday Guide: Click here
Learfield Yearbook: Click here
Wake Forest Athletics App: Apple | Android
Follow on Social Media:
In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
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