Wake Forest Football: Halloween matchup against Virginia sets for Saturday
Head coach Jake Dickert calls for a festive atmosphere at Allegacy Financial Stadium as the Demon Deacons host the Cavaliers at 3:45 p.m.
By Noor Phillips ·
Wake Forest will host Virginia on Saturday at 3:45 p.m. in a college football game that the home team expects to feel like a Halloween celebration.
The matchup is part of a broadcast on ESPN2. Head coach Jake Dickert stated during the summer that the schools had an agreement to celebrate the holiday with energy in the stands. The team plans to use this rivalry to create a specific atmosphere for fans attending the event at Allegacy Financial Stadium.
The university has outlined a detailed schedule for the day. Parking lots open at 10:45 a.m. Student tailgates, the ticket office, and the Lowe’s Foods DEACTOWN fan zone all begin operations at 12:45 p.m. The Deacon Walk is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., followed by the opening of the Touchdown Club and Flow Lexus Club at 1:45 p.m.
General gates open at 2:15 p.m. Team warmups occur at 2:45 p.m. A pregame show starts at 3:15 p.m. The final gate opens at 3:42 p.m., just three minutes before kickoff. The Deacon Shop, operated by Follett, will be open to sell select student-athlete jerseys on site.
Media activity will be heavy on campus this weekend. The ACC Network is hosting its flagship show, ACC Huddle, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The broadcast will take place at Manchester Plaza in front of the Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls. Hosts include Taylor Tannebaum, Eric Mac Lain, Eddie Royal, and Jimbo Fisher.
Coach Dickert is scheduled to join the ACC Huddle set live at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The ACC Network will also air ACC PM on Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. Fans attending Friday's show should note that increased traffic is expected. Parking Lots B, C, D, P, and portions of Lot Q and Wake Forest Road are reserved for the event.
Officials recommend using Parking Lot W1 or the Lower Davis field for those attending ACC PM. If Lot W1 fills, additional parking is available at 2400 Reynolda Road. Shuttles will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pickup point is on the right side of the entrance from Reynolda Road. Drops off occur at a shuttle hub near Kitchin and Poteat Halls.
Another live broadcast is planned for Saturday afternoon. College football analyst Josh Pate and former NFL players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan will host Bussin’ and Pate on Campus. The show will stream live on ESPN from Manchester Plaza between 2 and 3 p.m. Coach Dickert will appear on this broadcast at 2:30 p.m.
