US EditionReports: Robby Ashford Named Wake Forest's Starting QB
Robby Ashford transfers to Wake Forest seeking starting role after losing Auburn job amid coaching changes; he has 11 career starts and rushed for 1,154 yards and 14 touchdowns.
- On Sunday, Conor O'Neill reported that former Oregon, Auburn and South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford won Wake Forest Demon Deacons' starting job and will start Friday against Kennesaw State.
- After losing his Auburn Tigers starting job amid a coaching change, Robby Ashford spent one season backing up LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina starting quarterback, before transferring again seeking a starting role.
- For his career, Robby Ashford has completed 51.8% of passes for 2,082 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions, and rushed 240 times for 1,154 yards and 14 scores.
- Ashford beat out DeShawn Purdie, transfer from Charlotte, for Wake Forest's starting quarterback role, and coach Jake Dickert reportedly told the team, with multiple outlets reporting on Sunday.
- Entering his sixth season, Robby Ashford joins Wake Forest Demon Deacons as a quarterback at his fourth school and aims to make a lasting impact after 11 career starts.
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Wake Forest names transfer Robby Ashford its starting quarterback for opener against Kennesaw State
Wake Forest will start transfer Robby Ashford at quarterback in Jake Dickert's coaching debut against Kennesaw State on Friday.
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Winston-Salem JournalWake Forest names starting quarterback for Friday night opener vs. Kennesaw State
The competition was fierce between Robby Ashford and Deshawn Purdie during preseason camp
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Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest’s starting QB
Well-traveled Robby Ashford has been named the starting quarterback at Wake Forest, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Demon Deacons coach Jake Dickert reportedly announced the news to the team. Ashford, a former starter at Auburn, beat out DeShawn Purdie for the gig. Wake Forest opens the season on Friday night against visiting Kennesaw State. Ashford is at his fourth school on a journey that began at Oregon, moved to Auburn and continued…
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