• The Wake Forest University football team plays college football as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Known as the Demon Deacons, the team plays their home games at Groves Stadium on campus in Winston-Salem. The team has won two conference championships, the most recent in 2006.

  The Demon Deacons defeated the Navy Midshipmen, 29 to 19, in the inaugural EagleBank Bowl on December 20, 2008.ESPN.com: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Navy Midshipmen Box Score, December 20 2008

• 1. Head coach: Jim Grobe
  2. Inaugural season: 1888
  3. Joined league: 1953
  4. National titles: 0
  5. Home: Groves Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  6. Capacity: 31,500
  7. All-time: 389-577-33
  8. Colors: Old gold and black
  9. Fight song: "O'Here's to Wake Forest"
  10. Bitter rival: NC State
  11. 2008 W-L: Conf: 4-4; overall: 7-5

• Brian's Song

  The Demon Deacons men's athletic program is better known for their men's basketball program, but the football team does have its own history of successful teams and players. Perhaps the most identifiable player to the program is Brian Piccolo, who led the nation in scoring in 1964. He is also the basis for the popular film Brian's Song detailing his time with the Chicago Bears and his subsequent death.

• Oh Here's to Wake Forest

  Other noteworthy players include Fred Robbins, Ricky Proehl, John Mackovic, Desmond Clark, Jack Dolbin, Clark Gaines, Ben Mauk, Bill Ard and Charlie Crist the current governor of Florida.

• Players in the NFL

  • Tyson Clabo (Guard)
  • Desmond Clark (Tight End)
  • Steve Justice (Offensive Lineman)
  • Eric King (Cornerback)
  • Kenneth Moore (Wide Receiver)
  • Ovie Mughelli (Fullback)
  • Calvin Pace (Linebacker)
  • Ryan Plackemeier (Punter)
  • Fred Robbins (Defensive Tackle)
  • Jeremy Thompson (Defensive End)
  • Jyles Tucker (Linebacker)
  • Steve Vallos (Guard)
  • Joe Zelenka (Tight End)

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