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In the first meeting between the two schools, the Wake Forest football team (4-2, 1-2 ACC) captured a road victory over Oregon State (0-7, 0-0 PAC-12), defeating the Beavers, 39-14, on Saturday inside Reser Stadium.
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— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
With Saturday’s win, Wake Forest improved to 2-0 on the road for the second consecutive season. Last year, the Deacs opened the season with three straight road victories—something they had previously accomplished only in 2021 and 2006 since 2000. Additionally, Wake Forest is now 5-2 on the road against non-conference opponents since 2020. Over the last five seasons, the Deacs have started 2-0 or better on the road in four of those five campaigns. On Saturday in Corvallis, the Demon Deacons recorded over 450 yards of total offense, as senior running back Demond Claiborne tallied a rushing touchdown in his fifth-straight game as the Aylett, Va., native finished the afternoon with 144 yards on the ground.
Wake Forest puts a beat down on Oregon St. and now, the best Non-ACC winning percentage in the last 7 years at 22-7 .759%. @GSM_Wake @JustinGrice1 @Carlito25Way @SOTGsmoke @SotgSports @SSN_WakeForest @MarkLiving40700 @SSN_ACC @Sidelines_SN pic.twitter.com/k7Y99skzfl
— Greenville Sports Media (@GreenvilleSM) October 12, 2025
Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Deshawn Purdie completed 14 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns in his first start at Wake Forest. With his performance on Saturday, the Baltimore product became the first Demon Deacons quarterback to throw for four touchdowns since Sam Hartman did so against North Carolina in 2022.
How bout em 😏 pic.twitter.com/h2pJiXTbAu
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 12, 2025
Six different Demon Deacons recorded a catch, led by redshirt freshman Chris Barnes, who hauled in three passes for 102 yards and three touchdowns. This marked the first time a Wake Forest wide receiver has recorded three receiving scores since AT Perry accomplished that feat against Syracuse in 2022. Additionally, redshirt sophomore Micah Mays Jr. added a pair of catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Wake Forest was led by a standout effort from redshirt senior Nick Andersen, who notched nine tackles with five solo efforts.
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— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
Defensively, the Demon Deacons held the Beavers to just 309 total yards, including only 175 through the air. Redshirt senior linebacker Quincy Bryant led the way with seven tackles, while redshirt junior Langston Hardy added seven stops and a sack. Wake Forest also forced two turnovers, highlighted by an interception from defensive lineman Nuer Gatkouth, who finished with six tackles and a sack. Redshirt junior Mateen Igbirogba forced a fumble that was recovered by redshirt senior Jayden Loving.
Road warriors 🦾 pic.twitter.com/1p3qkNW83l
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
STAGGERING STATISTICS
Wake Forest led Oregon State at halftime, 25-0. That was the Demon Deacons largest halftime lead since Oct. 30, 2021 when Wake led Duke at intermission, 28-0.
With the win on Saturday, Wake Forest moves to 2-0 on the road for the second-straight season.
Last season, the Deacs won their first three road games to start the season (2021 and 2006 were the only other 3-0 road starts since 2000.)
Demon Deacons are now 5-2 on the road vs non-conference opponents since 2020.
Since 2021, the Demon Deacons have started 2-0 or better on the road in four of the five seasons.
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— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
Head Coach Jake Dickert is one of five Wake Forest coaches to start their Demon Deacon career 2-0 or better on the road and first since 1987:
Bill Dooley in 1987 (2-0)
Bill Tate in 1964 (2-0)
Tom Rogers in 1951 (2-0)
W.E. Sikes in 1892 (3-0-1)
DC1 on a run 🖐️ pic.twitter.com/juuixMt7Hn
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
The Demon Deacons have the best record vs. non-ACC teams over the past seven years with a record of 22-7 (.750), the best winning percentage in that time period:
RankTeamWinsLossesWin Pct.
1.Wake 227 .759
2.Syracuse 207 .741
3.Clemson 2410 .706
4.Duke 198 .704
http://5.NC State 209 .690
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— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) October 11, 2025
FROM COACH DICKERT
“I’m excited about our football team. I thought our defense really suffocated their offense for the better part of three-and-a-half quarters. We were also timely on offense. The best part about our team is that there is still so much growth to be had. We still have to make those improvements going forward. Proud of our team for coming across the country and getting a win like this today. It’s something that we are going to have to get used to doing.”
Wake Forest has an open date next weekend and next plays at home on Saturday, Oct. 25 for its annual Homecoming Game against SMU in Allegacy Stadium. Tickets are on sale now with prices as low as $55 and there is a limited amount of Bojangles Four-Pack ticket packages that include four tickets, a Joel Coliseum lot parking pass and a $20 Bojangles gift card. Wake Forest Athletics is also offering a special $99 ticket package for a ticket to Homecoming and the North Carolina game on Nov. 15. Click here for all the info or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1 / email us (tix@wfu.edu) for help.
Credit: godeacs.com for photos and article
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