2025 Demon Deacons Football Analysis: Predicted Wins, Season Overview, and Standout Players

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key to the Season
Prevent teams from completing passes. Wake Forest’s pass defense was one of the nation’s worst—only Mississippi State allowed a higher completion rate. The Bulldogs gave up completions on 70.4% of throws, and Wake Forest followed closely at 70.3%. The Demon Deacons were 3-1 when opponents were held to 66% or less, but just 1-7 when they weren’t.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Player
Melvin Siani, OT Soph. The offensive skill talent is solid—one of the two quarterbacks will settle in. But it all depends on the line’s ability to hold off pressure. Among the transfer newcomers, the 6-6, 302-pound Siani from Temple must become a starter. If he performs well, the tackles could turn into a team strength, because …

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss
Top Transfer In: Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT Sr. One of the portal’s premier tackles, the 6-5, 317-pound senior had options. The former Washington State standout followed coach Jake Dickert to Wake and is expected to secure one of the tackle roles.
Top Transfer Out: Luke Petitbon, C Sr. Once again, the O-line was a weakness, but some solid pieces exited. Petitbon, a seasoned 6-2, 295-pound center who led the line, will now take charge of Florida State’s front.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Game
Georgia Tech, Sept. 27. Wake Forest edged Georgia Tech 9-6 to win the 2006 ACC title, but has lost all four meetings since. Wake doesn’t play a road game in September, but travel starts after this. A 2-2 start is the floor. If NC State goes down, it sets up Wake’s first 4-0 start since 2021.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Top 10 Players

1. Nick Andersen, S Sr.
2. Dylan Hazen, LB Sr.
3. Demond Claiborne, RB Sr.
4. Fa’alili Fa’amoe, OT Sr.
5. Gabe Kirschke, EDGE Jr.
6. Davaughn Patterson, S Soph.
7. Quincy Bryant, LB Sr.
8. Carlos Hernandez, WR Jr.
9. Robby Ashford, QB Sr.
10. Matthew Dennis, PK Sr.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2024 Fun Stats
– 4th Quarter Points: Opponents 117, Wake Forest 56
– Sacks: Allowed 42 for 227 yards, Made 20 for 124 yards
– 4th Down Conversions: Opponents 10-of-14 (71%), Wake Forest 16-of-25 (64%)

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen
The schedule gives Wake Forest a real shot at a bowl. Clemson, Miami, and Louisville are off the slate, and the key clashes against SMU, NC State, and Georgia Tech are all at home. The team leaves North Carolina just four times. Oregon State is a tough road test, but coach Jake Dickert knows them well.

Three wins—Delaware, Kennesaw State, Western Carolina—make a solid base, and the team should stay in the bowl hunt into late November.
Set The Wake Forest Win Total At … 5
Likely Wins: Delaware, Kennesaw State, Western Carolina
50/50 Games: at Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, at Oregon State, SMU, at Virginia, at Virginia Tech
Likely Losses: at Florida State
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