Wake Forest Coach Dave Clawson Steps Down After 11 Seasons, Ending Tenure with 67-69 Record and 7 Bowl Trips

Dec 16, 2024, 08:44 PM

Dave Clawson is stepping down as head coach of Wake Forest's football team after 11 seasons, according to multiple sources. Clawson, who has a career record of 67-69 with the Demon Deacons, is expected to transition into an advisory role within the university. His tenure included seven consecutive bowl game appearances from 2016 to 2022, with a peak season in 2021 where the team finished with an 11-3 record. However, the program has faced challenges in recent years, including back-to-back 4-8 seasons. Clawson's departure marks a significant change for Wake Forest, which has seen a competitive landscape in college football evolve due to factors such as the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.