The Stanford Cardinal (2-2) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at WAKE -12.5 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Stanford +390 · Wake Forest -520. Below is our Stanford vs Wake Forest preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Stanford vs Wake Forest Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Stanford at Wake Forest |
| Records | Stanford 2-2 · Wake Forest 3-1 |
| Spread | WAKE -12.5 |
| Moneyline | Stanford +390 · Wake Forest -520 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network |
| Head Coaches | Stanford: HC Tavita Pritchard, OC Terry Heffernan · Wake Forest: HC Jake Dickert, OC Rob Ezell |
Stanford Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Stanford Cardinal are 2-2 overall, 1-2 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 37-27 vs Hawai'i; Sep 4 — L 45-6 vs Miami; Sep 19 — L 35-7 at Duke; Sep 26 — W 34-27 vs Georgia Tech. Most recently, Stanford beat Georgia Tech 34-27 at home. Through 4 games, Stanford is averaging 21.0 points scored and 33.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tavita Pritchard (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Terry Heffernan. Defensive coordinator: Kris Richard.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Davis Warren (QB) — 83/143, 1,071 yards, 5 TD
- Rushing leader: Micah Ford (RB) — 66 carries, 257 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Caden High (WR) — 15 receptions, 256 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Gabe Kaminski (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Matt Rose (LB) — 38 total tackles
Strengths: Davis Warren’s passing volume (1,071 yards). Questions: A defense giving up 33.5 points per game.
Wake Forest Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 3-1 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 38-16 vs Akron; Sep 12 — W 38-36 at Purdue; Sep 18 — L 33-20 vs Miami; Sep 26 — W 30-27 at Louisville. Most recently, Wake Forest beat Louisville 30-27 on the road. Through 4 games, Wake Forest is averaging 31.5 points scored and 28.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jake Dickert (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Rob Ezell. Defensive coordinator: Scottie Hazelton.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Gio Lopez (QB) — 78/124, 1,112 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Ty Clark III (RB) — 43 carries, 235 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Carlos Hernandez (WR) — 30 receptions, 516 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Langston Hardy (DL) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Aiden Hall (LB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 31.5 points per game; Gio Lopez’s passing volume (1,112 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 28.0 points per game.
How to Watch Stanford vs Wake Forest
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.