Wake up, CFP committee! It's time to take Demon Deacons seriously

Wake Forest's Demon Deacons, coached by Jake Dickert, delivered a commanding victory over SMU on November 14, 2026, drawing attention to their College Football Playoff credentials. The win prompted calls for the CFP committee to give Wake Forest serious consideration in their rankings. The result came on the same day College GameDay panelists including Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit discussed the team's playoff case.