Deacs Take Center Stage on The CW in Primetime on Saturday Night
9/21/2023 4:53:00 PM | Football
In the first year of the partnership with the ACC, the Demon Deacons will play on The CW for the first time and it will be the third overall league game on the national network.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – While the Demon Deacons have had a great week of practice as they are just one of 39 FBS programs to be undefeated through the first few weeks of the 2023 season, Coach Dave Clawson's program has been grinding this week as they prepare for their Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Saturday night against Georgia Tech.
The primetime contest on Saturday brings the Yellow Jackets to Winston-Salem for the first time since 2010, it is also significant as the game will be nationally televised on The CW.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's game between Georgia Tech and Wake Forest marks the first time either program will be featured on this nationally-broadcast network.
Prior to the 2023-24 academic year, The CW Network announced it secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 ACC college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27. Saturday's game inside Allegacy Stadium marks their third broadcast of the year.
In addition to 13 football games, The CW will broadcast 28 men's basketball games and nine women's basketball games. These games will be featured in December, January and February with men's basketball doubleheaders taking place every Saturday afternoon and women's basketball games on Sunday afternoons.
Wake Forest's longtime colleagues at Raycom Sports are the producers for all games for The CW.
What They're Saying
The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
The primetime contest on Saturday brings the Yellow Jackets to Winston-Salem for the first time since 2010, it is also significant as the game will be nationally televised on The CW.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's game between Georgia Tech and Wake Forest marks the first time either program will be featured on this nationally-broadcast network.
Prior to the 2023-24 academic year, The CW Network announced it secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 ACC college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27. Saturday's game inside Allegacy Stadium marks their third broadcast of the year.
In addition to 13 football games, The CW will broadcast 28 men's basketball games and nine women's basketball games. These games will be featured in December, January and February with men's basketball doubleheaders taking place every Saturday afternoon and women's basketball games on Sunday afternoons.
Wake Forest's longtime colleagues at Raycom Sports are the producers for all games for The CW.
What They're Saying
- James Bates - The CW Analyst for Saturday's Wake Forest vs. Georgia Tech Game
- "In my eight years of covering the ACC, some of the most interesting and competitive matchups have featured the Demon Deacons, but this will be the first time that I've called a primetime game in Winston-Salem. After watching all of this Saturday night magic from afar, I'm thrilled to be in the booth and on the call for The CW, as a talented Georgia Tech squad comes to town."
- Tom Werme - The CW Play-By-Play Announcer for Saturday's Wake Forest vs. Georgia Tech Game
- "This is an exciting time for ACC Football and the CW! I'm thrilled to be announcing the action every Saturday during the football season, which is available to 100 percent of the country on The CW. The spirit of competition from top to bottom in the ACC is unmatched and the gameday experience at ACC stadiums provides a setting rich in tradition and history. This is truly a legendary season in the ACC and a big part of that is ACC football on The CW!"
- Dr. Jim Phillips – ACC Commissioner Quote Following Announcement in July
- "We are thrilled to be adding The CW to our weekly television lineup for ACC football and basketball games. The CW's national distribution will directly benefit our student-athletes, teams, alumni and fans. We appreciate ESPN and Raycom working together and look forward to the partnership with The CW."
- Dennis Miller – President of The CW Network Following Announcement in July
- "We are committed to making The CW a destination for live, appointment-viewing sporting events. The ACC is home to some of the most decorated college football and basketball teams in the country and we look forward to welcoming these avid sports fans to the network as we continue to broaden our audience."
- Hunter Nickell – CEO of Raycom Sports Following Announcement in July
- "The CW is going to be a terrific partner for the legendary ACC. The longest-running television relationship in college sports belongs to the ACC and Raycom Sports. Now The CW brings national broadcast network coverage to the great fans of these 15 famous schools."
The game can be seen live on television, online, and via mobile devices, and the audio broadcast is also available in multiple formats.
- Time: 6:30 p.m. (ET)
- TV: The CW
- Download the CW App to watch: iPhone/iPad | Google Play | Amazon Fire
- Radio: Wake Forest Learfield Sports Network (Radio Affiliates)
- Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Sirius Ch. 113/201 | Internet Ch. 964
- 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.
- Twitter:
- @WakeFB – Graphics, Photos, Highlights & Information
- @DemonDeacons – Shared & Original Content and Fan Information
- Facebook: Facebook.com/WakeForestFootball – Highlights, Graphics, Interviews, News & Information
- Instagram: @WakeFootball – Photos & Highlights
- **Check out the @WakeFootball Instagram Story for a behind the scenes look into gameday
- GoDeacs.com: Complete Game Story with Quotes and Postgame Coverage
- Twitter:
- In addition to all the broadcast information, fans are encouraged to follow along during the game on social media.
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