Jake Dickert is hired as the new head coach for the Wake Forest football program, following the resignation of former head coach, Dave Clawson. Jake Dickert coached the Washington State Cougars for three seasons before his recent appointment. At Washington State, Dickert served as both, the defensive coordinator and head coach. Dickert joined the Washington State Cougars in 2021 and has an overall record of 23-20 at the end of the 2024 season. The Cougars began the 2024 season with a solid 8-1 record but lost the final three games, holding the 11th position in scoring offense, nationally, according to ESPN.
Jake Dickert began coaching as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Stevens Point in 2007 and North Dakota in 2008. At North Dakota, Dickert was promoted as a safties coach in 2009. After stints with South Dakota, Southeast Missouri State, Augustana, Minnesota State, Wyoming, and Kansas State, Dickert was appointed as the Head coach for the Washington State Cougars in 2021. At the end of the 2024 season, Dickert makes his move to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as head coach.
Jake Dickert Salary
As per USA Today, Jake Dickert earned $2,550,000 as the Head coach of the Washington State Cougars, as of 2025. This salary includes a bonus of $550,000.
Jake Dickert contract
As per 247Sports, Jake Dickert's contract is till the 2027 season. He signed a contract extension in the 2023 season. However, he is hired by Wake Forest after the resignation of their head coach Dave Clawson. Details regarding his deal with Wake Forest remain undisclosed.
FAQ on Jake Dickert
A. As of December, 2024, he is 41 years old.
A. Dickert made the decision to leave Pullman to take the head coaching job at Wake Forest.
