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Jake Dickert gains attention following Wake Forest's recent upset win

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jake Dickert gains attention following Wake Forest's recent upset win

Summary

Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert has emerged as an 'it' coach after his team's 30-27 upset victory at Louisville. Following the win, figures like Danny Kanell and Dan Wolken speculated about Dickert's future coaching prospects, even suggesting he might leave Wake Forest, despite his current position at a Power 4 school. Dickert, who took over the program in December 2025, expressed that he remains focused on his team amidst the chatter. Previously, he served as head coach at Washington State and has begun to make his mark at Wake Forest.

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By the Numbers

•Wake Forest upset Louisville 30-27.
•Dickert has been labeled an 'it' coach in college football.
•Danny Kanell and Dan Wolken speculate on Dickert's future coaching jobs.
•Dickert expresses focus on current team despite speculation.
•He became Wake Forest's head coach in December 2025.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Jake Dickert This Year’s “It” Coach?

What they're saying

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It happens every year. A college football coach garners the attention of the game’s insiders and hangers-on alike and becomes the “it” coach; the guy next in line to take a big leap into another head coaching job at a bigger program. Apparently now, it is Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert. If you are like most …
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