Wake Forest opens its 2025 campaign Thursday night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, hosting Akron in a Week 0 kickoff that gives both programs an early chance to set the tone for everything that follows.
There's something quietly perfect about a Thursday night opener — the rest of the country still waiting on Saturday, while these two squads get the stage to themselves. For the Demon Deacons, it's an opportunity to establish identity in front of a home crowd before the schedule thickens. For the Zips, it's a chance to steal a September road moment and flip the narrative before anyone else has even taken a snap.
Season openers are the ultimate blank canvas. No film to overanalyze, no trends to lean on — just two 0-0 teams with everything still in front of them. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM EDT on September 3rd.
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