Demon Deacons Win But Penalty Problems Loom | Wake Forest Football News

The Demon Deacons exploded to a dominant season opener, torching Akron with a 28-0 run and setting the tone for what could be a breakout year — but a shocking 115 penalty yards (their most in a single game since last season) is a glaring red flag. Coach Dickert praised the win as a step forward, but warned that sloppy discipline could derail their chances against tougher foes like Miami and Louisville. With Purdue looming this Saturday, fixing those mistakes is non-negotiable if they want to stay competitive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e23851bee521f557