About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University, founded in 1834 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a private research university known for its business, law, and medical programs. With approximately 9,000 students, Wake Forest offers a close-knit academic community with Division I athletics. Demon Deacon athletics compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference with success across multiple sports. The Demon Deacon mascot, one of college sports' most unique, rides a motorcycle onto the field.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
2026 Dukes Mayo Bowl Champions
Defeated Mississippi State 43-29
Demon Deacons Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Demon Deacon
Type: Deacon
Official Colors
Old Gold
#9E7E38
Black
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School Info
Fight Song
O Here's to Wake Forest
O here's to Wake Forest, a glass of the finest!
Traditions
- •Rolling the Quad
- •Demon Deacon motorcycle
Venues
Football Stadium
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Basketball Arena
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Demon Deacons Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from Wake Forest University athletes about their recovery journey
Tim Duncan
Basketball • 1993-97
Greatest power forward everChris Paul
Basketball • 2003-05
12-time NBA All-StarArnold Palmer
Golf • 1947-50
'The King' - Seven-time major championBrian Piccolo
Football • 1962-64
ACC Player of the YearMuggsy Bogues
Basketball • 1983-87
Shortest player in NBA history at 5'3"