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Wake Forest vs Villanova
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 2 | Series level |
 Villanova Wildcats | 2 |
Meetings since 1952: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-2 Regular season
2-2 Last 4
14-13 Avg score
1 Longest Wake Forest win run
Biggest Wake Forest win 31-11 in 1988, a 20-point margin.
Biggest Wake Forest loss 0-20 in 1952, a 20-point margin.
Every Wake Forest vs Villanova meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Wake Forest win | Villanova | 31-11 |
| 1958 | Villanova win | Villanova | 7-9 |
| 1953 | Wake Forest win | Winston-Salem | 18-12 |
| 1952 | Villanova win | Villanova | 0-20 |
Scores from the Wake Forest perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1952.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1952 is level at 2-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Wake Forest and Villanova meet.
How to watch Wake Forest vs Villanova
When Wake Forest and Villanova 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 Villanova 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 Villanova: the essentials
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Villanova Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against FBS Independents. The series since 1952 is level at 2-2. Across 4 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Wake Forest vs Villanova 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 Villanova against the whole conference, see Villanova vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Wake Forest and Villanova?
The series since 1952 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch Wake Forest vs Villanova?
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 Villanova in the same conference?
No. Wake Forest plays in the ACC. Villanova plays in FBS Independents. This is a non-conference game.