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Louisville-Wake Forest: The 2026 Clash of the 'Dumbest' Rivalry
sports15 days ago

Louisville-Wake Forest: The 2026 Clash of the 'Dumbest' Rivalry

No. 16 Louisville hosts Wake Forest on Saturday, Sept. 26, in a matchup defined by decades of controversy, from the 2016 'WakeyLeaks' scandal to recent coaching changes. Louisville enters as a 13.5-point favorite, seeking to maintain its momentum after a 10-point win over SMU. Wake Forest, led by second-year coach Jake Dickert, is 2-1 and looking to continue a streak where underdogs have covered the spread in six straight meetings. The game features key questions about Louisville's discipline and Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez's health.

via Card Chronicle|
#acc#college-football#louisville
Hurricanes Lose Brown and Moore to Season-Ending Injuries After Wake Forest Win
college-sports18 days ago

Hurricanes Lose Brown and Moore to Season-Ending Injuries After Wake Forest Win

Miami Hurricanes will be without Marty Brown and Josh Moore for the season after injuries sustained in the Wake Forest game, with Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. also out for several weeks. Coach Mario Cristobal said running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and wide receiver Malachi Toney should be fine, and freshman Javian Mallory has stepped up as a top back behind UM’s lead back, as depth at the position thins.

via Sun Sentinel|
#college-football#college-sports#injuries
Miami Rolls Past Wake Forest Behind Mensah's Efficient Night
sports20 days ago

Miami Rolls Past Wake Forest Behind Mensah's Efficient Night

Miami survived a rough second half to defeat Wake Forest 33-20 in Winston-Salem, led by QB Darian Mensah's 30-for-34, 220-yard, 3-TD performance with no turnovers, and a standout showing from Damon Wilson on defense; Malachi Toney logged 12 receptions for 114 yards and a TD but left the field briefly due to discomfort, while the Canes withstood injuries and a late surge from Wake Forest to seal the win.

via State of The U|
#college-football#damon-wilson#darian-mensah
Wake Forest standout Alphonso Smith dies after final post blaming demons and abuse
sports1 month ago

Wake Forest standout Alphonso Smith dies after final post blaming demons and abuse

Former Wake Forest star and NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr., 40, was found dead in Florida hours after a final social media post in which he referenced childhood abuse and alleged demonic possession, pleading for forgiveness from his children and family. The cause of death has not been confirmed; TMZ reported suicide, but OutKick could not independently verify. Smith played 42 NFL games with 11 starts during his four-year career after a Wake Forest interception record of 21.

via Fox News|
#alphonso-smith#mental-health#nfl
Former NFL Cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. Remembered After Death at 40
sports1 month ago

Former NFL Cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. Remembered After Death at 40

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr., the 2009 draft’s 37th overall pick, died at age 40 in Florida. He played for Denver and Detroit (2010–2012) after a standout Wake Forest career that included consensus All-American honors in 2008 and a 2022 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame induction. TMZ reports he died by suicide following a troubling Facebook post.

via NBC Sports|
#alphonso-smith-jr#cornerback#nfl
Former NFL DB Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40, remembered for ACC interception record
sports1 month ago

Former NFL DB Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40, remembered for ACC interception record

Former NFL defensive back Alphonso Smith Jr. died in Florida at age 40, reportedly by suicide. A Wake Forest standout who set the ACC career interceptions mark with 21 and was inducted into the Wake Forest athletic hall of fame in 2021, Smith was drafted 37th overall in 2009 by the Denver Broncos. He played 42 NFL games from 2009-2012 with the Broncos and Lions, registering 88 tackles and eight interceptions (five in 2010). Details of his death were not immediately released.

via USA Today|
#death-tragedy#denver-broncos#detroit-lions
Wake Forest defends rooftop police presence at Friday Night on White
local3 months ago

Wake Forest defends rooftop police presence at Friday Night on White

Wake Forest officials defended placing officers atop downtown buildings with long guns during Friday Night on White concerts to manage large crowds (attendance 3,000–10,000). After a local business complained about safety, the town reiterated that rooftop policing is used for crowd control and that officers on rooftops are deployed with rifles that do not fire pepper balls, with the town later stating the rifles fire live bullets. The event runs the second Friday of each month (April–September) and organizers say changes have been made in response to feedback, including increased police presence and a business hotline; officials plan further discussions with downtown businesses to support the event while addressing safety concerns.

via Raleigh News & Observer|
#crowd-control#downtown-wake-forest#friday-night-on-white
WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton
baseball4 months ago

WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton

West Virginia earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the Morgantown Regional May 29-June 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, welcoming Binghamton as the 4 seed alongside Wake Forest (2) and Kentucky (3). WVU sits at 39-14 and seeks its first College World Series berth, aiming for a third straight regional title after wins in 2024 and 2025.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#baseball#kentucky#morgantown-regional
Juke Harris Transfers to Tennessee, Adds Scoring Punch for Volunteers
college-basketball5 months ago

Juke Harris Transfers to Tennessee, Adds Scoring Punch for Volunteers

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee via the NCAA Transfer Portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. The former ACC Most Improved Player posted a breakout 2025-26 season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from deep, earning second-team All-ACC honors. Harris started all 35 games last season and chose Tennessee over Michigan and North Carolina; the Volunteers went 25-12 and reached the Elite Eight, with head coach Rick Barnes returning for next season.

via On3|
#college-basketball#juke-harris#tennessee
Vols land No. 1 transfer guard Juke Harris from Wake Forest
sports5 months ago

Vols land No. 1 transfer guard Juke Harris from Wake Forest

Tennessee landed the No. 1 transfer in On3’s class by attracting Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, giving the Vols their seventh and biggest portal addition as Rick Barnes retools the roster. Harris averaged 21.4 points per game at Wake Forest last season and is expected to provide elite scoring on the wing for a UT squad aiming to become one of Barnes’s highest-scoring groups through multiple double-digit scorers from the portal.

via On3|
#college-basketball#juke-harris#sports
Patriots add length and potential at corner with fifth-round pick Karon Prunty
sports5 months ago

Patriots add length and potential at corner with fifth-round pick Karon Prunty

New England selected Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty with the 171st overall pick in Round 5 after extensive pre-draft contact, despite him being far down many consensus boards. Prunty is a 6-1, 190-pound outside corner with a 4.45 40 and strong college coverage grades, including eight career interceptions. Pundits were mixed on the pick: some praised the Patriots’ diligence and potential upside, while others viewed it as a value reach given the cornerback depth in this class. The selection tackles a long-term need for outside corner depth as the team continues to build its secondary.

via Pats Pulpit|
#cornerback#karon-prunty#nfl-draft