Wake Forest solidified its standing as a serious postseason contender following a dominant performance against SMU.
The Demon Deacons entered the matchup ranked No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings after winning their previous five games by a combined score of 264-31, according to “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
Despite the success, three members of the College GameDay panel previously doubted the team, as noted by “coverage from College GameDay.”
Wake Forest responded by jumping out to a 42-0 lead in the first half, effectively silencing critics who had questioned the program’s legitimacy.
Quarterback Gio Lopez, who has thrown 18 touchdowns this season, played a key role in the victory, as detailed in “the latest Yahoo Sports analysis.”
Head coach Jake Dickert, who recently signed a long-term contract extension, has been instrumental in the team’s upward trajectory since 2025, per “reports on the coaching staff.”
During a recent broadcast, Dickert described his roster as being built in the dark, emphasizing the importance of the developmental process, according to “social media documentation of his comments.”
The coach further addressed the skepticism surrounding his program, stating, “People are afraid of what they don’t understand.”
The team remains 8-1 on the season with their only loss coming against Miami in September, as documented in “official team schedule records.”
With upcoming games against Georgia Tech and Duke, the Demon Deacons aim to maintain their momentum toward an ACC Championship appearance.
The program’s recent success has led to extensions for the entire coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton and offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, as confirmed by “USA Today reporting.”
Fans and analysts alike are now closely watching to see if the committee will adjust their rankings to reflect the team’s recent dominance.