Wake Forest Blows SMU, Posts Meme
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Wake Forest defeated SMU 49‑7 in Dallas, holding a 42‑0 lead at halftime. After the game, the Demon Deacons’ social‑media team posted a graphic showing SMU’s 12‑0 home ACC record on a cracked stone slab, with the zero painted over in Deacon gold and black. The post was a direct correction of SMU’s previously unbeaten home record. Wake’s win and meme were part of a week of post‑game taunts across college football, including Indiana’s 27‑13 victory over USC, UConn’s 46‑22 win over James Madison, Memphis’s 52‑41 win over USF, and Western Michigan’s 42‑14 win over Akron. All teams used social media to highlight their victories with playful jabs.
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Timeline
- On November 14 2026 Wake Forest defeats SMU 49‑7 in Dallas.
- On November 14 2026 Wake Forest posts graphic correcting SMU’s record.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: College football fans react to Wake Forest’s post‑game meme Possible long-term US impact: Social media tactics may influence future team branding Most affected groups: College football teams and their fan bases Reader priority: Understanding the cultural shift in post‑game commentary
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