WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest University hires Jake Dickert as its next head football coach, sources tell CBS Sports and 247Sports. Dickert, the current head coach at Washington State, will take over the reins from Dave Clawson, who recently stepped down after a successful tenure with the Demon Deacons.
CBS Sports said that an emergency staff meeting was scheduled for 7 a.m. local time in Washington State, signaling that the announcement of Dickert's departure is imminent. The hiring marks a new chapter for Wake Forest, as the university looks to build on its competitive foundation in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Dickert’s tenure at Washington State has been marked by steady improvement and a focus on strong defensive play. His leadership has earned him respect across college football, making him an ideal candidate to lead Wake Forest into the future.
