Wake Forest Sets Scoring Record in Dominant 77-0 Victory Over Merrimack
No. 14 Wake Forest recorded a historic 77-0 victory over Merrimack, setting a new school scoring record. Backup quarterback Steele Pizzella led the dominant performance, throwing for 432 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of the game played…
Philadelphia, PA, November 7, 2026 — Wake Forest University’s football team, ranked No. 14, achieved a historic milestone with a commanding 77-0 win against Merrimack College. The game, played in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, saw the Demon Deacons establish a new school record for points scored in a single game.
The offensive effort was notably spearheaded by backup quarterback Steele Pizzella. In the first half alone, Pizzella accumulated 432 passing yards and was responsible for three touchdowns, contributing significantly to the team’s record-breaking performance. The final score of 77-0 reflects the team’s overwhelming dominance throughout the contest.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Wake Forest football, setting a new benchmark in the program’s history for points scored. Further details regarding the game’s statistics beyond the record-setting score and Pizzella’s first-half performance were not immediately available.
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