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Wake Forest vs Gardner-Webb
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 2 | Wake Forest leads |
 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 0 |
Meetings since 2011: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Wake Forest has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
36-6 Avg score
2 Longest Wake Forest win run
Biggest Wake Forest win 48-5 in 2011, a 43-point margin.
Every Wake Forest vs Gardner-Webb meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 23-7 |
| 2011 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 48-5 |
Scores from the Wake Forest perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2011.
Matchup stats
Last five games
| Date | Opp | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 09-26 | at MRSH | L 35-36 |
| 09-12 | at LIB | L 23-24 |
| 11-15 | at TNST | W 30-14 |
| 09-20 | at OHIO | L 35-52 |
| 09-13 | vs CIT | W 23-13 |
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 2011, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Wake Forest and Gardner-Webb meet.
How to watch Wake Forest vs Gardner-Webb
When Wake Forest and Gardner-Webb 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 Gardner-Webb 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 Gardner-Webb: the essentials
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the OVC (FCS). Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 2011, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Wake Forest vs Gardner-Webb 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 Gardner-Webb against the whole conference, see Gardner-Webb vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Wake Forest and Gardner-Webb?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons lead the series since 2011, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Wake Forest vs Gardner-Webb?
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 Gardner-Webb in the same conference?
No. Wake Forest plays in the ACC. Gardner-Webb plays in the OVC (FCS). This is a non-conference game.