Wake Forest University's football team has been placed 16th in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season, released on November 4, 2026. The ranking marks the Demon Deacons' first appearance in the playoff selection committee's top 25. The announcement came alongside the unveiling of the College Football Playoff logo painted on the field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ahead of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami on December 31, 2025.
Wake Forest Ranked 16th in First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026
