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Wake Forest vs Elon
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 12 | Wake Forest leads |
 Elon Phoenix | 0 |
Meetings since 1920: 13, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Wake Forest has won the last 6 meetings.
12-0-1 Regular season
9-0-1 Last 10
33-4 Avg score
6 Longest Wake Forest win run
Biggest Wake Forest win 65-0 in 1925, a 65-point margin.
Every Wake Forest vs Elon meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 37-17 |
| 2019 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 49-7 |
| 2015 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 41-3 |
| 2009 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 35-7 |
| 1939 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 34-0 |
| 1929 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 25-6 |
| 1927 | Tie | Elon | 0-0 |
| 1926 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 53-0 |
| 1925 | Wake Forest win | Elon | 65-0 |
| 1924 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 42-0 |
| 1923 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 9-6 |
| 1922 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 7-0 |
| 1920 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 29-0 |
Scores from the Wake Forest perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1920.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 1920, 12-0-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Wake Forest and Elon meet.
How to watch Wake Forest vs Elon
When Wake Forest and Elon are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Wake Forest radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Wake Forest vs Elon time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Wake Forest this season
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Wake Forest vs Elon: the essentials
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Elon Phoenix is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Coastal Athletic (FCS). Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 1920, 12-0-1. Across 13 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Wake Forest vs Elon head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Wake Forest Demon Deacons team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Elon against the whole conference, see Elon vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Wake Forest and Elon?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 1920, 12-0-1. The two programs have met 13 times on record.
How can I watch Wake Forest vs Elon?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Wake Forest and Elon in the same conference?
No. Wake Forest plays in the ACC. Elon plays in the Coastal Athletic (FCS). This is a non-conference game.