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Wake Forest<\/b> strikes early in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl<\/b> against Mississippi State<\/b>, taking an 8-3 lead in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium<\/b> in Charlotte. The Demon Deacons<\/b> have established early momentum in their bowl matchup.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Wake Forest<\/b> (8-4) leads Mississippi State<\/b> (5-7) 8-3 early in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Game played at Bank of America Stadium<\/b> in Charlotte on January 2, 2026<\/li>\n
  • Jake Dickert<\/b> earned a bowl contract extension after his successful first season at Wake Forest<\/li>\n
  • Robby Ashford<\/b> leads the Demon Deacons<\/b> offense with 2,169 passing yards<\/b> in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Early Momentum Shifts to Wake Forest<\/h2>\n

    The Demon Deacons<\/b> wasted little time establishing field position in this Duke’s Mayo Bowl<\/b> matchup. Wake Forest’s<\/b> early offensive drives have produced results, with the team moving methodically down the field against a Mississippi State<\/b> defense that finished 5-7 this season.<\/p>\n

    Mississippi State<\/b> countered with a field goal to stay in the game. The Bulldogs<\/b> struggled throughout the regular season but are looking to finish on a positive note in this postseason bowl opportunity.<\/p>\n

    Dickert’s Debut Season Bears Fruit in Charlotte<\/h2>\n

    Jake Dickert<\/b>, the 33rd head coach in Wake Forest<\/b> football history, was signed to a long-term contract extension in December after finishing his inaugural season with an impressive 8-4 record. The Demon Deacons<\/b> are making their eighth bowl appearance in the last 10 seasons.<\/p>\n

    Dickert’s offensive approach has emphasized quick strikes and efficient execution. His hiring from Washington State<\/b>, where he compiled a 23-20 record, marked a turning point for the program. Early in this Duke’s Mayo Bowl<\/b> game, his system appears sharp.<\/p>\n

    Key Statistical Matchup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Key Players<\/td>\nWake Forest<\/td>\nMississippi State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Starting QB<\/td>\nRobby Ashford<\/b> (2,169 YDS)<\/td>\nBlake Shapen<\/b> (2,433 YDS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leading RB<\/td>\nDemond Claiborne<\/b> (907 YDS)<\/td>\nFluff Bothwell<\/b> (639 YDS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Team Record<\/td>\n8-4 (4-4 ACC<\/b>)<\/td>\n5-7 (1-7 SEC<\/b>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recent Form<\/td>\nLost to Duke<\/b> 49-32<\/td>\nLost to Ole Miss<\/b> 38-19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Ashford’s Leadership Sets Tone in Bowl Game<\/h2>\n

    Robby Ashford<\/b>, a South Carolina<\/b> transfer who won the starting job for Wake Forest<\/b> this season, has guided the Demon Deacons<\/b> to their early lead. The quarterback completed the 2025<\/b> regular season with 2,169 passing yards<\/b>, 9 touchdowns<\/b>, and 7 interceptions<\/b> in 12<\/b> games.<\/p>\n

    Ashford’s arm strength and mobility have proven valuable in Dickert’s<\/b> system. Against Mississippi State’s<\/b> defense, he has found his rhythm early, connecting with receivers on key plays to extend drives and put points on the board for the Demon Deacons<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Can Mississippi State Rally in Second Half?<\/h2>\n

    Mississippi State’s<\/b> 5-7<\/b> record suggests the Bulldogs<\/b> struggled with consistency throughout the 2025 season. A promising win against Arkansas<\/b> (38-35) stands out in their resume, but losses to top SEC competition have defined their campaign. This bowl game represents a final chance to finish the season strong.<\/p>\n

    \n“Some people see obstacles, [but] I see opportunity. That’s what I think Wake Forest represented to me. I aligned with the people, [and] my family is more than willing to make the sacrifice to come here to chase our dreams.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Jake Dickert<\/b>, Wake Forest Head Coach<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN<\/b> – Live game coverage and team statistics<\/li>\n
    • Wake Forest Athletics<\/b> – Official program information and coaching details<\/li>\n
    • USA Today<\/b> – Duke’s Mayo Bowl preview and attendance updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":31967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jake Dickert\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Robby Ashford\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Blake Shapen\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Demond Claiborne\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Fluff Bothwell\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Bank of America Stadium\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Charlotte\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2026-01-02 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