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Wake Forest football 2026 season outlook

Overview

Wake Forest football enters the 2026 season facing both significant personnel changes and expectations of continuity. The offensive line requires a major rebuilding effort after losing four starters through graduation and transfers. Returning experience on that unit is limited to George Steih, though the team has sought depth via the transfer portal with players like Ryan Berger and Ethan Calloway.

In contrast, the defense is expected to provide stability following a successful previous season that included a nine-win campaign and a bowl victory. The defensive line remains a core strength, led by returning redshirt senior Langston Hardy. While the offense undergoes adjustments under new coordinator Rob Ezell, the defense aims to build on its previous rankings in total and scoring defense.

Entities

Wake Forest · Langston Hardy · Cleveland Browns · ACC · Jake Dickert

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Wake Forest football looks to build on nine-win season

    Following a nine-win season and a bowl victory, Wake Forest football looks to leverage a strong returning defense led by Langston Hardy as they enter a challenging ACC schedule.

  2. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Wake Forest offensive line faces major rebuilding for 2026

    Wake Forest must replace four key offensive line starters for the 2026 season, relying on returning player George Steih and several transfer portal additions to rebuild the unit.

Sources

bloggersodear.com · newsday.com · thebiglead.com