Wake Forest, Jake Dickert Announce Long-Term Contract Extension

Wake Forest Athletics

11/12/2026 2:29:00 PM | Football

The Demon Deacons have accumulated a 17-5 overall record under Dickert’s leadership and are No. 13 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie announced on Thursday that head football coach Jake Dickert has signed a long-term contract extension.

"Candice and I are thankful to President Rodriguez, John Currie, our trustees, the Wake Forest family and this community for the support they have shown our family, coaching staff and players since we arrived in Winston-Salem," Dickert said. "We are excited about the future of Wake Forest Football…