Wake Forest opens its 2025 campaign Thursday night against Akron at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, with both teams chasing a clean slate at 0-0.
There is something pure about a Week 1 kickoff. No baggage, no losing streaks, no narratives — just two programs with a blank page and a chance to write the first chapter. For Wake Forest, the home opener is an opportunity to set the tone in front of its own crowd. For Akron, it is a chance to steal a road statement and flip the energy early.
Thursday night football in Winston-Salem. Two teams, zero points on the board, and everything still ahead. That is the beauty of September — every snap matters, and nobody has a head start.
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