Wake Forest Football: Breaking down the key games of 2018

SYRACUSE, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Dave Clawson of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons speaks with staff on the sideline during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on November 11, 2017 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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WINSTON SALEM, NC – SEPTEMBER 30: John Wolford #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during their game at BB&T Field on September 30, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Week 8: at Florida State

For the second year in a row, the Demon Deacons will have to play both Clemson and Florida State back to back. However, unlike last year Wake Forest will play Clemson first before traveling to play Florida State. They also have one advantage this year that they didn’t last year: a bye week.

This should play a huge role as this will not be the same Seminoles program they have faced in the past with Jimbo Fisher no longer with the program and replaced by Willie Taggart. A win against Florida State will go a long way in putting them in contention for a spot in the ACC Championship game and also end a six-game losing streak to the Seminoles.

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