Wake Forest football focusing on reaching standard again Posted Jul 30, 2024 Wake Forest played its first football game before the turn of the 20th century, dating back to 1888. In that almost 140 year history the Demon Deacons have reached just seventeen bowl games. That doesn't lead you to believe that the postseason is an expectation; however, seven of those came in a row under Dave Clawson from 2016 to 2022. (WLOS)