Wake Forest ranks just outside AP Top 25 after win against Louisville

Wake Forest Demon Deacons missed the AP Top 25, ranking 29th with 88 points after their victory against #16 Louisville on September 26, 2026. The team, appearing on 21 ballots, received votes from North Carolina pollsters who placed them as high as 17th. This marks a continued positive trajectory for the Deacs, who hold notable wins against Power 5 teams and only one loss to a high-ranked opponent. The importance of the AP Poll is diminishing as the College Football Playoff rankings approach, but consistent wins could bolster their standing.

• 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Wake Forest Lands Just Outside Top 25 in Latest AP Poll