FSU Season Preview: Opponent Previews

Oct 26, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Tanner Price (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to running back Dominique Gibson (not pictured) in the second half of a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Miami won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Wake Forest – October 4th

2013 Record: 4-8

Returning Starters: 5 on offense, 5 on defense

Wake Forest is in major rebuilding mode under first year head coach Dave Clawson. The Deacs must replace their starting QB (Tanner Price), leading rusher (Josh Harris), top receiver (Michael Campanaro), and their best defender (Nikita Whitlock). Clawson brings with him — from Bowling Green — a spread-type offense that will have a more open attack. Tyler Cameron has the inside edge to be the team’s starting QB. There is a lot of youth in the backfield and on the perimeter.

The defense returns 5 starters on a team that ranked 32nd in total defense during 2013. They will need to find a replacement for Whitlock, who was their best player a season ago. The Deacs under Dave Clawson will have their hands full in this one. The last two matchups between these two teams resulted in a combined score of 111-3.

This one could get ugly, too.