Wake Forest: ACC Atlantic preview
Wake Forest's offense didn't control games but they were fun to watch. They were second in the ACC in yards per completion. The offense was efficient in the red zone and number one in the ACC in giveaways.
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There are 11 starters returning to the offense as well, including QB Sam Hartman. The defense had no control either in allowing 436 yards and 33 points per game. The Demon Deacons also lost playmakers like Carlos Basham and Ja'Lquez Williams.
2021-2022 ACC Atlantic preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest's strength - The WR group has a rising star in Jaquarri Roberson, who led the team with 62 catches and eight TDs. The 6-foot-2 Donovan Greene averaged over 20 yards per catch. Taylor Martin and AT Perry are solid backups.
Wake Forest's weakness - The pass defense was a whole new level of poor. They allowed far to many TFLs and don't have the largest guys up front. Christian Beal-Smith and company could struggle to gain momentum.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Players: Offense
WR: Jaquarri Roberson - He had 13 catches in his first two years and went off as a junior in 2020 with 62 catches, 926 yards and eight TDs. Roberson put up 100+ yards in each of the final four games in 2020.
RB: Christian Beal-Smith - Beal-Smith led the team with 142 carries and 732 yards, but the team lost Kenneth Walker, who scored a whopping 13 TDs. As the sole lead guy, he'll have to find his own endzone success but it'll be tough with a shaky OL.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Key Players: Defense
DT: Miles Fox - The Old Dominion All-Star had 140 tackles, 11.5 sacks and 27 TFLs. He then transferred to Wake Forest and immediately tore his Achilles. He bounced back with 24 tackles, three sacks and a team-high 11 tackles for loss. Fox is the main guy with Basham.
DT: Kevin Pointer - Pointer was a transfer from ULM who had 38 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss. He will continue to develop but attack with power and speed, helping Fox in the process.
2021-2022 Wake Forest Demon Deacons ACC schedule
Week 1: Friday, September 3 vs ODU
Week 2: Saturday, September 11, vs Norfolk State
Week 3: Saturday, September 18, vs Florida State
Week 4: Friday, September, 24, at Virginia
Week 5: Saturday, October 2, vs Louisville
Week 6: Saturday, October 9, at Syracuse
Week 7: Saturday, October 23, at Army
Week 8: Saturday, October 30, vs Duke
Week 9: Saturday, November 6, at North Carolina
Week 10: Saturday, November 13, vs NC State
Week 11: Saturday, November 20, at Clemson
Week 12: Saturday, November 27, at Boston College
2021-2022 Wake Forest ACC prediction (7-5, 5-4 ACC)
Wake Forest starts off 3-0 including a win over Florida State. They lose to Army, Duke and NC State. Despite losing the last three games of the season to ACC teams, Wake Forest should still remain bowl eligible.
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