Mark Your Calendars! ACC Announces Wake Forest’s 2025 Football Schedule
1/27/2025 9:30:00 PM | Football
Coach Jake Dickert’s team will be vying for a Big Four crown this fall, which includes two crucial home matchups against NC State (Thursday, Sept. 11) and North Carolina (Saturday, Nov. 15).
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- As January began, head coach Jake Dickert welcomed his staff, 30 new enrollees, and many returning athletes—including star tailback Demond Claiborne, standout defensive back Davaughn Patterson and 2024 captain Nick Andersen. Since their first team meeting before classes started two weeks ago, the group has worked tirelessly to meet the standard and deliver their "B.E.S.T." in preparation for the 2025 season.
On that note with just over 200 days away until Opening Night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29 when the Deacs host Kennesaw State, excitement can be felt all around DEACTOWN as the schedule for the much-anticipated 2025 Wake Forest football season and the beginning of the Jake Dickert era was announced Monday night in partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference office and ESPN.
Of note, the Saturday, Sept. 27 matchup against Georgia Tech will be the centerpiece of Wake Forest Family Weekend and the annual Wake Forest Homecoming Weekend will be Saturday, Oct. 25 when the Deacs host SMU. Not to be outdone, the Deacs home game against Western Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 6 will serve as UNRIVALED Weekend.
Registration and details surrounding these weekend activities will be announced and shared closer to the fall.
Additionally, Wake Forest will again be vying for a Big Four crown including two crucial home matchups against NC State (Thursday, Sept. 11) and North Carolina (Saturday, Nov. 15). The home finale and Wake Forest's Seniors & Graduates Day will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 against Delaware.
Game times and broadcast networks dates will be announced at a later date. With that, stay tuned for more information about Wake Forest's spring game and other opportunities for fans to engage with the Demon Deacons football program.
Wake Forest 2025 Football Schedule:
2025 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
Wake Forest Athletics is excited to raise the standard of success and looking forward to an exciting 2025 season. Currently a season ticket holder from this past year? Renew your tickets for the season by clicking here. Looking to become a season ticket holder? Season tickets are available starting at just $149. Call the ticket office today at 336.758.3322 ext. 1 or visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets to secure your seat for the upcoming season.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Payment Plan Details
As in previous years, payment plans are available to Wake Forest football season ticket holders. Purchasers can opt in to a payment plan online or by speaking with a ticket office representative. The 2025 payment plan schedule for auto-renewal and traditional purchases are as follows:
Auto-Renewal, One-Installment Group: Paid in full at time of purchase for new customers; returning auto-renewal one-installment customers are charged in full on March 31, 2025.
Auto-Renewal, Four-Installment Payment Plan: Four equal payments charged at time of purchase, April 30, May 30 and June 30, 2025
Four-Installment Payment Plan, Traditional Purchases: Four equal payments charged at time of purchase, and then on April 30, May 30, June 30, 2025.
Parking Details for 2025 Season
Patrons who have previously parked in the McCreary Tower, Gold, Red, and Couch Ballpark lots are able to renew their current lots from their renewal applications at this time. Both parking costs and Deacon Club commitments are due by the renewal deadline on March 31, 2025.
Fans with season parking in the Orange, Blue lots at Allegacy Stadium and Starry lot at LJVM Coliseum will be the main parties affected by the aforementioned parking changes. Patrons in these lots are able to request a space in their current lot from their renewal application by adding on the $150 parking item. However, while paying the $150 parking cost will guarantee you receive a parking pass for the 2025 football season, it is not guaranteed that you will receive the lot you requested. Please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at tix@wfu.edu for any specific requests.
With that, parking locations in specific lots will be assigned following the conclusion of the renewal deadline on March 31, 2025 based on Deacon Club priority status. To be assigned a parking pass, your season tickets, season parking pass, and required Deacon Club donations must be settled via payment, payment plan, and/or pledge by the March 31, 2025 deadline.
Annual Seat Rights
The best way to guarantee your requested lot and not be affected by any parking changes is to sign up for the Annual Seat Rights Program. Annual seat rights can be added directly to your renewal application under "Additional Items > Lock In Your Same Seats with a Seat Rights Upgrade."
Remember, the Annual Seat Rights gives fans the ability to lock in their same seats on an annual basis through an additional per-seat fee. This peace-of-mind initiative enables season ticket holders to keep their same preferred seat location adjacent to Deacon friends and family on an annual basis. Additionally for ease of purchase, payment plans or up-front purchases are available for all who opt-in to the seat rights program. Seat rights participants have the ability to lock in their selected seats for a one-year renewable term, or a five-year option that includes a 20 percent discount on the per-seat fee. To participate in the program, an annual seat rights payment is added on to the season ticket cost, which allows for the same seat renewals each year. New in the process of renewing season tickets this year, you can add on annual seat rights to your seat renewal renewal application.
Wake Forest Football Overview
Under the leadership of head coach Jake Dickert, the Wake Forest football program is ready to enter a new era heading into the 2025 season.
The Demon Deacons will look to build on previous success and that starts by "Protecting The Forest" and winning at home inside Allegacy Stadium. Since the start of the 2019 season, Wake Forest's 24 home victories ranks tied for seventh in the ACC during that span.
That standard will look to be upheld and more under Coach Dickert as he leads the program behind the core value, Deliver Your B.E.S.T.
Coach Dickert was a stabilizing force for the Washington State program in 2021 and turned it into one of the best programs on the west coast during his time in Pullman. He spent the final five games of the 2021 season as acting head coach, leading Washington State to a 3-2 record, earning a trip to the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl. The Apple Cup win in 2021 snapped a seven-game skid to Washington and was the Cougar's largest margin of victory in series history. Additionally, he helped the program navigate PAC-12 turmoil in 2024, helping guide the team to 8-4 season.
Coach Dickert has had a winning record and gone to a bowl three times during his time as a head coach. His teams started the 2024 season with a record of 8-1 and the 2023 season 4-0 while also beating three ranked teams in 2022 and 2023 and beat rival Washington multiple times.
During his time on the Palouse, he trained 2024 Heisman Finalist Cam Ward and 2024 Manning Finalist John Mateer. He also has had seven players drafted to the NFL in the last three years alone. With Dickert and Mateer this season, Washington State had the No. 11 scoring offense in the country in 2024, scoring nearly 37 points per game.
That identification of talent continued into his first offseason as the Wake Forest head coach, signing a top-30 transfer class in the country. Redshirt senior offensive lineman Fa'alili Fa'amoe, redshirt senior offensive lineman Devin Kylany, redshirt sophomore defensive back Sascha Garcia, redshirt junior defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke and junior wide receiver Carlos Hernandez bolster an impact class.
In total, Wake Forest added 17,703 career snaps across 30 incoming midyear transfers who will integrate into the team for winter workouts and spring practice.
Those additions will play alongside a key group of high level talent that returns from the 2024 team, highlighted by All-American running back Demond Claiborne. The senior is the ACC's second leading returner rusher in the ACC with 1,049 yards and also the ACC's second leading returner in all-purpose yards with 1,579 yards. Last season, he ranked 11th nationally with 131.7 all-purpose yards per game.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Deacs return multi-year starters and rising stars in redshirt senior defensive back Nick Andersen, redshirt senior linebacker Dylan Hazen and redshirt sophomore defensive back Davaughn Patterson.
Andersen is one of 10 returning players in FBS to have 120 or more tackles in 2024. He led the ACC with 122 total tackles in 2024 which was also the most by a Wake Forest player since Marquis Hopkins in 2001 (125 tackles).
Hazen and Patterson both started all 12 games in the front seven for Wake Forest last season and both recorded over 74 tackles for the Demon Deacons in 2024.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
On that note with just over 200 days away until Opening Night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29 when the Deacs host Kennesaw State, excitement can be felt all around DEACTOWN as the schedule for the much-anticipated 2025 Wake Forest football season and the beginning of the Jake Dickert era was announced Monday night in partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference office and ESPN.
Of note, the Saturday, Sept. 27 matchup against Georgia Tech will be the centerpiece of Wake Forest Family Weekend and the annual Wake Forest Homecoming Weekend will be Saturday, Oct. 25 when the Deacs host SMU. Not to be outdone, the Deacs home game against Western Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 6 will serve as UNRIVALED Weekend.
Registration and details surrounding these weekend activities will be announced and shared closer to the fall.
Additionally, Wake Forest will again be vying for a Big Four crown including two crucial home matchups against NC State (Thursday, Sept. 11) and North Carolina (Saturday, Nov. 15). The home finale and Wake Forest's Seniors & Graduates Day will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22 against Delaware.
Game times and broadcast networks dates will be announced at a later date. With that, stay tuned for more information about Wake Forest's spring game and other opportunities for fans to engage with the Demon Deacons football program.
Wake Forest 2025 Football Schedule:
- Friday, August 29 - Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium vs. Kennesaw State
- Saturday, September 6 - vs. Western Carolina
- UNRIVALED Weekend
- Thursday, September 11 - vs. NC State
- Bye week - Saturday, September 20
- Saturday, September 27 - vs. Georgia Tech
- Family Weekend
- Saturday, October 4 – at Virginia Tech
- Saturday, October 11 – at Oregon State
- Bye week - Saturday, October 18
- Saturday, October 25 – vs. SMU
- Homecoming
- Saturday, November 1 – at Florida State
- Saturday, November 8 – at Virginia
- Saturday, November 15 – vs. North Carolina
- Saturday, November 22 – vs. Delaware
- Senior & Graduates Day
- Saturday, November 29 – at Duke
- Head Coach Jake Dickert:
- "I'm thrilled to be on campus with our players as we have kicked off the spring semester, and we can feel the energy around Wake Forest Football. This offseason is a crucial time for us to grow as a team, focusing on the process and living the standard everyday. I can't wait to experience the incredible atmosphere at Allegacy Stadium and build relationships with our passionate fans and the Screamin' Demons as we look to 'Protect The Forest' together. Your energy and support will play a huge role in our success on gamedays. While our team is eager to take on a challenging non-conference and ACC schedule, we're focused on the here-and-now of each day and committed to maximizing the moment."
- Director of Athletics John Currie:
- "We are fired up to unveil an awesome 2025 schedule, including seven home games at Allegacy Stadium and three games just a quick drive away at Duke, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Beginning with the debut of the Jake Dickert era on Opening Night against Kennesaw State on Friday, Aug. 29, the 2025 home schedule is packed with marquee matchups and incredible opportunities to showcase the pride and passion of DEACTOWN, including Big Four clashes with NC State and North Carolina, as well as UNRIVALED Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Weekend. As Coach Dickert and the team prepare for the year ahead, I encourage all Demon Deacon fans to lock in their season tickets and join us in making 2025 a memorable season. Don't miss out on the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and remember the 'One More Rule' and bring one more friend or family member to Allegacy Stadium as we cheer on the Deacs together!"
2025 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
Wake Forest Athletics is excited to raise the standard of success and looking forward to an exciting 2025 season. Currently a season ticket holder from this past year? Renew your tickets for the season by clicking here. Looking to become a season ticket holder? Season tickets are available starting at just $149. Call the ticket office today at 336.758.3322 ext. 1 or visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets to secure your seat for the upcoming season.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- March 31, 2025: Season Ticket priority renewal deadline
Payment Plan Details
As in previous years, payment plans are available to Wake Forest football season ticket holders. Purchasers can opt in to a payment plan online or by speaking with a ticket office representative. The 2025 payment plan schedule for auto-renewal and traditional purchases are as follows:
Auto-Renewal, One-Installment Group: Paid in full at time of purchase for new customers; returning auto-renewal one-installment customers are charged in full on March 31, 2025.
Auto-Renewal, Four-Installment Payment Plan: Four equal payments charged at time of purchase, April 30, May 30 and June 30, 2025
Four-Installment Payment Plan, Traditional Purchases: Four equal payments charged at time of purchase, and then on April 30, May 30, June 30, 2025.
Parking Details for 2025 Season
Patrons who have previously parked in the McCreary Tower, Gold, Red, and Couch Ballpark lots are able to renew their current lots from their renewal applications at this time. Both parking costs and Deacon Club commitments are due by the renewal deadline on March 31, 2025.
Fans with season parking in the Orange, Blue lots at Allegacy Stadium and Starry lot at LJVM Coliseum will be the main parties affected by the aforementioned parking changes. Patrons in these lots are able to request a space in their current lot from their renewal application by adding on the $150 parking item. However, while paying the $150 parking cost will guarantee you receive a parking pass for the 2025 football season, it is not guaranteed that you will receive the lot you requested. Please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at tix@wfu.edu for any specific requests.
With that, parking locations in specific lots will be assigned following the conclusion of the renewal deadline on March 31, 2025 based on Deacon Club priority status. To be assigned a parking pass, your season tickets, season parking pass, and required Deacon Club donations must be settled via payment, payment plan, and/or pledge by the March 31, 2025 deadline.
Annual Seat Rights
The best way to guarantee your requested lot and not be affected by any parking changes is to sign up for the Annual Seat Rights Program. Annual seat rights can be added directly to your renewal application under "Additional Items > Lock In Your Same Seats with a Seat Rights Upgrade."
Remember, the Annual Seat Rights gives fans the ability to lock in their same seats on an annual basis through an additional per-seat fee. This peace-of-mind initiative enables season ticket holders to keep their same preferred seat location adjacent to Deacon friends and family on an annual basis. Additionally for ease of purchase, payment plans or up-front purchases are available for all who opt-in to the seat rights program. Seat rights participants have the ability to lock in their selected seats for a one-year renewable term, or a five-year option that includes a 20 percent discount on the per-seat fee. To participate in the program, an annual seat rights payment is added on to the season ticket cost, which allows for the same seat renewals each year. New in the process of renewing season tickets this year, you can add on annual seat rights to your seat renewal renewal application.
Wake Forest Football Overview
Under the leadership of head coach Jake Dickert, the Wake Forest football program is ready to enter a new era heading into the 2025 season.
The Demon Deacons will look to build on previous success and that starts by "Protecting The Forest" and winning at home inside Allegacy Stadium. Since the start of the 2019 season, Wake Forest's 24 home victories ranks tied for seventh in the ACC during that span.
That standard will look to be upheld and more under Coach Dickert as he leads the program behind the core value, Deliver Your B.E.S.T.
Coach Dickert was a stabilizing force for the Washington State program in 2021 and turned it into one of the best programs on the west coast during his time in Pullman. He spent the final five games of the 2021 season as acting head coach, leading Washington State to a 3-2 record, earning a trip to the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl. The Apple Cup win in 2021 snapped a seven-game skid to Washington and was the Cougar's largest margin of victory in series history. Additionally, he helped the program navigate PAC-12 turmoil in 2024, helping guide the team to 8-4 season.
Coach Dickert has had a winning record and gone to a bowl three times during his time as a head coach. His teams started the 2024 season with a record of 8-1 and the 2023 season 4-0 while also beating three ranked teams in 2022 and 2023 and beat rival Washington multiple times.
During his time on the Palouse, he trained 2024 Heisman Finalist Cam Ward and 2024 Manning Finalist John Mateer. He also has had seven players drafted to the NFL in the last three years alone. With Dickert and Mateer this season, Washington State had the No. 11 scoring offense in the country in 2024, scoring nearly 37 points per game.
That identification of talent continued into his first offseason as the Wake Forest head coach, signing a top-30 transfer class in the country. Redshirt senior offensive lineman Fa'alili Fa'amoe, redshirt senior offensive lineman Devin Kylany, redshirt sophomore defensive back Sascha Garcia, redshirt junior defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke and junior wide receiver Carlos Hernandez bolster an impact class.
In total, Wake Forest added 17,703 career snaps across 30 incoming midyear transfers who will integrate into the team for winter workouts and spring practice.
Those additions will play alongside a key group of high level talent that returns from the 2024 team, highlighted by All-American running back Demond Claiborne. The senior is the ACC's second leading returner rusher in the ACC with 1,049 yards and also the ACC's second leading returner in all-purpose yards with 1,579 yards. Last season, he ranked 11th nationally with 131.7 all-purpose yards per game.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Deacs return multi-year starters and rising stars in redshirt senior defensive back Nick Andersen, redshirt senior linebacker Dylan Hazen and redshirt sophomore defensive back Davaughn Patterson.
Andersen is one of 10 returning players in FBS to have 120 or more tackles in 2024. He led the ACC with 122 total tackles in 2024 which was also the most by a Wake Forest player since Marquis Hopkins in 2001 (125 tackles).
Hazen and Patterson both started all 12 games in the front seven for Wake Forest last season and both recorded over 74 tackles for the Demon Deacons in 2024.
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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