Scrutinized after a rough Week 1 against Liberty, the Demon Deacons have their chance at redemption against a strong North Carolina. A home win versus the in-state foe would prove that Week 1 was merely an anomaly and the Deacs are a threat in the ACC. Though this is the only ACC game this week, several other ACC teams will be tested in non-conference games. Miami travels to Kansas State, Maryland plays at Temple, Virginia hosts Penn State and NC State faces Connecticut.
On the soccer pitch. Wake Forest men's and women's teams both are sporting phenomenal squads, ranked No. 15 and No. 17, respectively. They both face some tough tests this week.
UNC defense put on clinic against Elon - North Carolina - NewsObserver.com
North Carolina displayed its abilities in a 62-0 destruction of Elon. Their defense proved to be extremely athletic and physical. Sophomore running back Giovani Bernard showed he is a deserving early dark horse candidate for ACC Offensive Player of the Year, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
My Take on Wake - Ask and Ye Shall Receive | JournalNow.com
Could the Deacs have a special surprise at the QB spot? Any chance highly-touted recruit and speedy freshman quarterback Kevin Sousa runs the wildcat? It sure would add an interesting element to this offense.
Video: Game of the Week - ACC Blog - ESPN
Heather Dinich previews the only ACC game on the schedule, as UNC travels to Winston-Salem for the conference opener for both teams.
What to watch in the ACC: Week 2 - ACC Blog - ESPN
Time to take a look at the top storylines in the ACC headed into Week 2. Wake Forest and UNC are the only in-conference game, but several other games garner national interest.
Weekly Football Press Conference Video & Quotes - Wake Forest Official Athletic Site
The Deacons talked with the media to preview this week's game vs. North Carolina.
My Take on Wake - Supporting Cast Fails to Live Up to Name | JournalNow.com
The supporting cast didn't perform up to its expectations in Week 1. To defeat UNC, they will need to make big time plays.
Florida State Largest Gambling Spread Favorite In College Football History? - Tomahawk Nation
Florida State has the largest gambling spread ever, becoming the first team to ever have a line over 70 points. Will they cover against Savannah State?
Q&A with the 'Canes (Version 2) - Bring On The Cats
Kansas State and Miami bloggers discuss their upcoming clash in a hostile Manhattan environment. It will be a huge battle between two of the bigger programs in the country.
2012 Football Previews Week 2: Penn State Nittany Lions - Streaking The Lawn
This week, the Cavaliers and the Nittany Lions face off on national TV. The 1-0 Hoos are 10 point favorites against the 0-1 Nittany Lions. Can the Nittany Lions improve enough from their week 1 performance to knock off the Hoos in Charlottesville?
Behind Enemy Lines: Talking Terps-Temple with Owlsblog - Testudo Times
We get an inside perspective on Maryland's road trip to Temple from Owls Blog, who informs Terp Nation on Temple's ground game, names they need to know, and much more.
No. 17 Deacs Host UMass, Illinois in Home Tournament - Wake Forest Official Athletic Site
Wake Forest will welcome three teams to town for its home tournament, facing UMass on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Illinois on Sunday at 2 p.m.
No. 15 Deacs Begin ACC with First Road Test - Wake Forest Official Athletic Site
No. 15 Wake Forest will begin the ACC schedule with its first trip away from Spry Stadium when the Demon Deacons take on Clemson at 7:30 p.m. at Riggs Field.