Pizzella Leads Wake Forest Past Merrimack
Wake Forest led Merrimack 49-0 at halftime behind a strong debut from quarterback Steele Pizzella.
Winston-Salem Football News
This page covers football in Winston-Salem, from local high school and college games to professional results and roster news. Reporting follows game outcomes, coaching decisions, player movement and recruiting across the city and the communities around it.
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November 6, 2026
Hyams Named to Ray Guy Midseason Watch ListThe Wake Forest freshman punter is among 63 candidates on the midseason list for the nation's top punter award.
November 5, 2026
Wake Forest Pushes Gio Lopez for Heisman BidThe 14th-ranked Demon Deacons launched an interactive campaign promoting their redshirt junior quarterback as a Heisman Trophy candidate.
November 4, 2026
Kanell Calls Wake Forest Most Disrespected in CFPWake Forest, 7-1 overall, is ranked No. 16 in the first 2026 College Football Playoff rankings, two spots below its AP Top 25 position.
October 31, 2026
Elizabeth City State Blanks Winston-Salem State 5-0Elizabeth City State scored a safety and a field goal to beat Winston-Salem State, snapping the Rams' two-game win streak.
October 28, 2026
No. 14 Wake Forest to Host Virginia This SaturdayThe Demon Deacons look to extend their four-game winning streak in Winston-Salem.
October 27, 2026
Wake Forest Prepares for Virginia Home GameHead coach Jake Dickert returns from a bye week to lead the 14th-ranked team against Virginia this Saturday.
October 21, 2026
Winston-Salem State Football Claims First 2026 VictoryThe Rams secured their first win of the season by defeating Bluefield State 43-14 at Bowman Gray Stadium.
October 13, 2026
Winston-Salem State Acknowledged Field Marking ErrorsThe university admitted that markings at Bowman Gray Stadium failed to meet required athletic standards.
October 9, 2026
Defensive End Elijah Wright Decommitted From Wake ForestThe defensive prospect announced his decision to step back from the football program via social media.
September 30, 2026
Stanford Will Face Wake Forest on SaturdayStanford travels to Winston-Salem this Saturday afternoon for an Atlantic Coast Conference football matchup.
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Regular subjects here include Friday night games, coaching staff changes, player signings and transfers, and the recruiting cycle that feeds local programs. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities wherever a team or player story crosses that line. Playoff brackets and season-opening results tend to draw the most attention, while off-season roster moves shape the following year. Schedules, weather and athlete eligibility are the factors that most often change how a season unfolds.