DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Wake Forest defeated Delaware 52–14 in a dominant performance. Wake Forest covered by 20.5; Game went Over by 16.5. The market closed at Wake Forest -17.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Wake Forest -14.2, an edge of 3.3 points toward Delaware.
Wake Forest's offense generated 577 total yards, with Robby Ashford throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns, including two long scores to Carlos Hernandez (79 and 93 yards). This big-play ability will be a key factor against Duke.
The defense held Delaware to 14 points and had a streak of nine consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown before a late score. This defensive consistency, combined with a three-game winning streak, builds confidence heading into the Duke game.
Running back Chris Barnes returned from injury and contributed 97 all-purpose yards, adding depth to a ground attack that saw three players rush for over 60 yards. This balanced offense will challenge Duke's defense.
Wake Forest finished non-conference play 4-0 and secured its most lopsided win of the season (52-14). Coach Jake Dickert became the winningest first-year coach in program history, indicating strong team morale and execution.
Wake Forest travels to face Duke next Saturday. The team's recent offensive explosiveness and defensive resilience suggest they can compete effectively, but they must avoid the slow starts or lapses that allowed Delaware to score late.
At kickoff, conditions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium were Sunny, 64°F with winds of 11 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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| Measure | DelawareAway | Wake ForestHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 346 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 2,608 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 9,931 miles | 6,022 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 6 days | 7 days |
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