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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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 12: John Wolford #10 of the Wake Forest Deamon Deacons runs with the ball during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Week 9: at Louisville Cardinals

The bad news for the Demon Deacons is that their most important games happen over a six week period and after a pivotal game in Florida State, they would need to travel to Louisville the following week.

The good news is that former Heisman Trophy winner, Lamar Jackson, is no longer the Cardinals’ starting quarterback. There is no question that this is the toughest stretch of the Demon Deacons’ schedule and for them to realistically have a shot at the division, they would need to win two of these three games.

Depending on how the first two games unfolded, this could be a must-win game at this point in the season.

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