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Deacs Remain Undefeated on the Road, Capturing 39-14 Win at Oregon State
10/11/2025 8:06:00 PM | Football
Head Coach Jake Dickert is one of five Wake Forest coaches to start their Demon Deacon career 2-0 or better on the road and first since 1987.
CORVALLIS, ORE. – In the first meeting between the two schools, the Wake Forest football team (4-2, 1-2 ACC) captured a road victory over Oregon State (0-7, 0-0 PAC-12), defeating the Beavers, 39-14, on Saturday inside Reser Stadium.
With Saturday's win, Wake Forest improved to 2-0 on the road for the second consecutive season. Last year, the Deacs opened the season with three straight road victories—something they had previously accomplished only in 2021 and 2006 since 2000. Additionally, Wake Forest is now 5-2 on the road against non-conference opponents since 2020. Over the last five seasons, the Deacs have started 2-0 or better on the road in four of those five campaigns.
On Saturday in Corvallis, the Demon Deacons recorded over 450 yards of total offense, as senior running back Demond Claiborne tallied a rushing touchdown in his fifth-straight game as the Aylett, Va., native finished the afternoon with 144 yards on the ground.
Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Deshawn Purdie completed 14 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns in his first start at Wake Forest. With his performance on Saturday, the Baltimore product became the first Demon Deacons quarterback to throw for four touchdowns since Sam Hartman did so against North Carolina in 2022.
Six different Demon Deacons recorded a catch, led by redshirt freshman Chris Barnes, who hauled in three passes for 102 yards and three touchdowns. This marked the first time a Wake Forest wide receiver has recorded three receiving scores since AT Perry accomplished that feat against Syracuse in 2022.
Additionally, redshirt sophomore Micah Mays Jr. added a pair of catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Wake Forest was led by a standout effort from redshirt senior Nick Andersen, who notched nine tackles with five solo efforts.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Beavers to just 309 total yards, including only 175 through the air. Redshirt senior linebacker Quincy Bryant led the way with seven tackles, while redshirt junior Langston Hardy added seven stops and a sack. Wake Forest also forced two turnovers, highlighted by an interception from defensive lineman Nuer Gatkouth, who finished with six tackles and a sack. Redshirt junior Mateen Igbirogba forced a fumble that was recovered by redshirt senior Jayden Loving.
Wake Forest has an open date next weekend and next plays at home on Saturday, Oct. 25 for its annual Homecoming Game against SMU in Allegacy Stadium. Tickets are on sale now with prices as low as $55 and there is a limited amount of Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages that include four tickets, a Joel Coliseum lot parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card. Wake Forest Athletics is also offering a special $99 ticket package for a ticket to Homecoming and the North Carolina game on Nov. 15. Click here for all the info or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 / email us (tix@wfu.edu) for help.
HOW IT HAPPENED
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STAGGERING STATISTICS
"I'm excited about our football team. I thought our defense really suffocated their offense for the better part of three-and-a-half quarters. We were also timely on offense. The best part about our team is that there is still so much growth to be had. We still have to make those improvements going forward. Proud of our team for coming across the country and getting a win like this today. It's something that we are going to have to get used to doing."
UP NEXT
Wake Forest has an open date next weekend and next plays at home on Saturday, Oct. 25 for its annual Homecoming Game against SMU in Allegacy Stadium. Tickets are on sale now with prices as low as $55 and there is a limited amount of Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages that include four tickets, a Joel Coliseum lot parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card. Wake Forest Athletics is also offering a special $99 ticket package for a ticket to Homecoming and the North Carolina game on Nov. 15. Click here for all the info or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 / email us (tix@wfu.edu) for help.
With Saturday's win, Wake Forest improved to 2-0 on the road for the second consecutive season. Last year, the Deacs opened the season with three straight road victories—something they had previously accomplished only in 2021 and 2006 since 2000. Additionally, Wake Forest is now 5-2 on the road against non-conference opponents since 2020. Over the last five seasons, the Deacs have started 2-0 or better on the road in four of those five campaigns.
On Saturday in Corvallis, the Demon Deacons recorded over 450 yards of total offense, as senior running back Demond Claiborne tallied a rushing touchdown in his fifth-straight game as the Aylett, Va., native finished the afternoon with 144 yards on the ground.
Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Deshawn Purdie completed 14 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns in his first start at Wake Forest. With his performance on Saturday, the Baltimore product became the first Demon Deacons quarterback to throw for four touchdowns since Sam Hartman did so against North Carolina in 2022.
Six different Demon Deacons recorded a catch, led by redshirt freshman Chris Barnes, who hauled in three passes for 102 yards and three touchdowns. This marked the first time a Wake Forest wide receiver has recorded three receiving scores since AT Perry accomplished that feat against Syracuse in 2022.
Additionally, redshirt sophomore Micah Mays Jr. added a pair of catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Wake Forest was led by a standout effort from redshirt senior Nick Andersen, who notched nine tackles with five solo efforts.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Beavers to just 309 total yards, including only 175 through the air. Redshirt senior linebacker Quincy Bryant led the way with seven tackles, while redshirt junior Langston Hardy added seven stops and a sack. Wake Forest also forced two turnovers, highlighted by an interception from defensive lineman Nuer Gatkouth, who finished with six tackles and a sack. Redshirt junior Mateen Igbirogba forced a fumble that was recovered by redshirt senior Jayden Loving.
Wake Forest has an open date next weekend and next plays at home on Saturday, Oct. 25 for its annual Homecoming Game against SMU in Allegacy Stadium. Tickets are on sale now with prices as low as $55 and there is a limited amount of Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages that include four tickets, a Joel Coliseum lot parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card. Wake Forest Athletics is also offering a special $99 ticket package for a ticket to Homecoming and the North Carolina game on Nov. 15. Click here for all the info or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 / email us (tix@wfu.edu) for help.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Demon Deacons jumped out to an 8-0 lead as Purdue found Barnes in the endzone for a 36-yard touchdown pass.
- Clark converted on the two-point conversion run to close out Wake Forest's opening possession.
- After holding the Beavers on third down, redshirt senior BJ Williams blocked the ensuing field goal attempt to keep Oregon State off the scoreboard.
- The Demon Deacons capitalized on the block field goal two plays later, as Purdie connected with Mays for a 52-yard touchdown, making it 15-0.
- The Wake Forest defense came up with their first takeaway of the game with 12:46 remaining in the second quarter.
- Redshirt senior Jayden Loving recovered a fumble that was forced by redshirt junior Mateen Igbirogba to set the Deacs up deep in Oregon State territory.
- The Demon Deacons capitalized on the takeaway moments later, as Barnes hauled in his second touchdown reception of the day on an 11-yard pass from Purdie.
- Redshirt junior Nuer Gatkouth recorded the second takeaway of the game for the Deacs as he hauled in a diving interception on a fourth down attempt.
- Redshirt freshman Connor Calvert connected on a 43-yard field goal to put the Demon Deacons up 25-0 heading into halftime, which was Demon Deacons largest halftime lead since Oct. 30, 2021 when Wake led Duke at intermission, 28-0.
- Wake Forest was set up by a 33-yard punt return by junior Carlos Hernandez.
- Barnes and Purdie struck once again on a 55-yard touchdown pass with 6:33 left in the third quarter to extend the Wake Forest lead to 32-0.
- Oregon State made it 32-7 with 11:58 remaining in the game.
- The Deacs responded immediately as Claiborne broke off a 66-yard touchdown run on the first play of the ensuing drive.
- The Beavers tacked on a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to make it 39-14.
- Wake Forest defeated Oregon State, 39-14.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
- Sophomore quarterback Deshawn Purdie excelled in his first start for the Demon Deacons, as he became the first Wake Forest quarterback since Sam Hartman to throw for four touchdowns in a game.
- The Baltimore native completed 14 passes for 270 yards.
- Three of Purdie's four touchdown passes went for more than 30 yards:
- 36-yard touchdown pass to Chris Barnes (1st Quarter)
- 52-yard touchdown pass to Micah Mays, Jr. (1st Quarter)
- 55-yard touchdown pass to Chris Barnes (3rd Quarter)
- Redshirt freshman wide receiver Chris Barnes recorded 170 all-purpose yards against the Beavers, while also hauling in three catches for 102 yards and three touchdowns.
- The Houston native is the first Demon Deacon to tally three touchdown receptions since AT Perry did so against Syracuse during the 2022 season.
STAGGERING STATISTICS
- Wake Forest led Oregon State at halftime, 25-0. That was the Demon Deacons largest halftime lead since Oct. 30, 2021 when Wake led Duke at intermission, 28-0.
- With the win on Saturday, Wake Forest moves to 2-0 on the road for the second-straight season.
- Last season, the Deacs won their first three road games to start the season (2021 and 2006 were the only other 3-0 road starts since 2000.)
- Demon Deacons are now 5-2 on the road vs non-conference opponents since 2020.
- Since 2021, the Demon Deacons have started 2-0 or better on the road in four of the five seasons.
- Head Coach Jake Dickert is one of five Wake Forest coaches to start their Demon Deacon career 2-0 or better on the road and first since 1987:
- Bill Dooley in 1987 (2-0)
- Bill Tate in 1964 (2-0)
- Tom Rogers in 1951 (2-0)
- W.E. Sikes in 1892 (3-0-1)
- The Demon Deacons have the best record vs. non-ACC teams over the past seven years with a record of 22-7 (.750), the best winning percentage in that time period:
- Rank Team Wins Losses Win Pct.
- 1. Wake 22 7 .759
- 2. Syracuse 20 7 .741
- 3. Clemson 24 10 .706
- 4. Duke 19 8 .704
- 5. NC State 20 9 .690
"I'm excited about our football team. I thought our defense really suffocated their offense for the better part of three-and-a-half quarters. We were also timely on offense. The best part about our team is that there is still so much growth to be had. We still have to make those improvements going forward. Proud of our team for coming across the country and getting a win like this today. It's something that we are going to have to get used to doing."
UP NEXT
Wake Forest has an open date next weekend and next plays at home on Saturday, Oct. 25 for its annual Homecoming Game against SMU in Allegacy Stadium. Tickets are on sale now with prices as low as $55 and there is a limited amount of Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages that include four tickets, a Joel Coliseum lot parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card. Wake Forest Athletics is also offering a special $99 ticket package for a ticket to Homecoming and the North Carolina game on Nov. 15. Click here for all the info or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 / email us (tix@wfu.edu) for help.
Team Stats
WFU
OSU
Total Yards
468
309
Pass Yards
270
175
Rushing Yards
198
134
Penalty Yards
109
70
1st Downs
17
22
3rd Downs
1
5
4th Downs
0
1
TOP
24:48
35:12
1st Quarter
WFU 8, OSU 0
WFU - Barnes,Chris 36 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Clark,Ty rush) 3 plays, 60 yards, TOP 01:22
WFU 15, OSU 0
WFU - Mays Jr.,Micah 52 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Calvert,Connor kick) 2 plays, 52 yards, TOP 00:49
2nd Quarter
WFU 22, OSU 0
WFU - Barnes,Chris 11 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Calvert,Connor kick) 4 plays, 29 yards, TOP 01:50
WFU 25, OSU 0
WFU - Calvert,Connor 43 yd field goal 4 plays, 6 yards, TOP 00:44
3rd Quarter
WFU 32, OSU 0
WFU - Barnes,Chris 55 yd pass from Purdie,Deshawn (Calvert,Connor kick) 1 plays, 55 yards, TOP 00:08
4th Quarter
WFU 32, OSU 7
OSU - Hatcher Jr.,Cornell 29 yd run (Ojeda,Caleb kick), 7 plays, 43 yards, TOP 02:53
WFU 39, OSU 7
WFU - Claiborne,Demond 66 yd run (Calvert,Connor kick), 1 plays, 66 yards, TOP 00:10
WFU 39, OSU 14
OSU - Wells Jr.,David 4 yd pass from Johnson,Gabarri (Ojeda,Caleb kick) 15 plays, 75 yards, TOP 07:32
Game Leaders
CMP
14
TD
4
YDS
270
INT
0
CMP
0
TD
0
YDS
0
INT
0
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Deshawn Purdie throws his 4th TD of the game
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Chris Barnes scores his 2nd TD of the day
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Micah Mays wide open for a Deacs' touchdown
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