Wake Forest head football coach signs long-term contract extension during successful second season
- On Thursday, Wake Forest University signed head coach Jake Dickert to a long-term contract extension, securing the 43-year-old leader for the foreseeable future.
- Dickert replaced Dave Clawson, whose 11-year tenure ended with poor Atlantic Coast Conference results, transforming the program into an upper-echelon ACC competitor.
- Under Dickert's leadership, the team holds a 17-5 record with an 8-1 start to the 2026 season; quarterback Gio Lopez ranks eighth nationally with an 84.3 QBR and 2,176 passing yards.
- Athletic director John Currie stated the extension eliminates external speculation, allowing the team to focus on the season. Dickert said he is "just getting started."
- Wake Forest remains in contention for a College Football Playoff berth, concluding the regular season with games at SMU on Saturday, Georgia Tech on November 21, and Duke on November 28.
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Wake Forest head football coach signs long-term contract extension during successful second season
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