['The calendar flips to September and the scoreboard resets to zero for both programs. Wake Forest opens its season at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, hosting an Akron squad equally hungry to start the year on the right note. For the Demon Deacons, a Thursday night opener at home is a chance to set the tone in front of their crowd.', 'For Akron, the road opener presents an early test — a Power Five environment, a primetime stage, and an opportunity to make a statement before the rest of the college football weekend even kicks off.', "Season openers are pure possibility. Neither team has a blemish yet. Every scheme is fresh, every depth chart is new, and nobody knows what these rosters will look like when the lights come on. That's the beauty of Week One. Tune in Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT."]
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