Wake Forest makes CFP statement with 42-point win over SMU

DALLAS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 14: Gio Lopez #3 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 14, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
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It appears Wake Forest took it personally that the College Football Playoff committee ranked them outside the 12-team field despite a sizzling 8-1 record on the year.

The Demon Deacons went on the road and absolutely splattered SMU 49-7 Saturday after building an outrageous 42-0 lead by halftime.

Jake Dickert's team finished the day outgaining the hosts by an absurd 535-275 total and forced three turnovers in the win. They are now holding a 313-38 scoring margin over the last six games combined.

Wake Forest's record was the same or better than 10 of the 12 teams in the field, but saw their name appear at No. 13 in last week's rankings. After what we saw Saturday, you can guarantee that won't be the case with the third version of the rankings on Tuesday night.

More to come.

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