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Tennessee vs Wake Forest
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Volunteers | 6 | Tennessee leads |
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 1 |
Meetings since 1937: 7. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tennessee has won the last 4 meetings.
6-1 Regular season
6-1 Last 7
26-10 Avg score
4 Longest Tennessee win run
Biggest Tennessee win 45-6 in 1972, a 39-point margin.
Biggest Tennessee loss 6-19 in 1946, a 13-point margin.
Every Tennessee vs Wake Forest meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 31-29 |
| 1972 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 45-6 |
| 1970 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 41-7 |
| 1962 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 23-0 |
| 1946 | Wake Forest win | Knoxville | 6-19 |
| 1945 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 7-6 |
| 1937 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 32-0 |
Scores from the Tennessee perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1937.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1937, 6-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Tennessee and Wake Forest meet.
How to watch Tennessee vs Wake Forest
When Tennessee and Wake Forest are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Tennessee radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Tennessee vs Wake Forest time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Tennessee this season
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Tennessee vs Wake Forest: the essentials
Tennessee Volunteers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the ACC (Power 4). Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1937, 6-1. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Tennessee vs Wake Forest head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Tennessee Volunteers team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Wake Forest against the whole conference, see Wake Forest vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Tennessee and Wake Forest?
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1937, 6-1. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch Tennessee vs Wake Forest?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Tennessee and Wake Forest in the same conference?
No. Tennessee plays in the SEC. Wake Forest plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.