2024 College Football Guide in Winston-Salem

Fall Saturdays are sacred in the South, as college football reigns supreme. That's especially true in Winston-Salem, home of Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!) and Winston-Salem State University (Go Rams!). Visitors from across the country descend on Winston-Salem each autumn to experience the tailgating, pageantry, and gameday traditions in a city Southern Living recently named a "Top 10 College Town in the South." Below is a quick guide to the 2024 season for both WFU and WSSU.

If you need help planning a gridiron getaway to Winston-Salem, check out our Gameday Guide for tips on where to park, eat, sleep, and celebrate in town.

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Wake Forest University

DEACTOWN be rocking this fall as the revamped Demon Deacons host six home games at Truist Field. At the helm will be Wake Forest Head Coach Dave Clawson, whose steady hand guided the Deacs to seven straight bowl games (the second-longest streak in the ACC). The 2024 home slate features big-time matchups against ACC rivals Virginia (Sept. 7), Clemson (Oct. 12), and Duke (Nov. 30), as well as a Homecoming matchup against No. 6 Ole Miss (Sept. 14). You can purchase tickets online or by calling the WFU Ticket Office (336-758-3322).

2024 Wake Forest Schedule

Home games (denoted in bold) are at Allegacy Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC. Kickoff times for several games are subject to change.

• Aug 29 (Thu) @7pm 
  • vs North Carolina A&T 
• Sep 7 (Sat) @7pm 
  • vs Virginia
•  Sep 14 (Sat) @6:30pm
  • vs. Ole Miss (**HOMECOMING**)
• Sep 28 (Sat)
  • vs Louisiana  (Family Weekend)
• Oct 5 (Sat)
  • at NC State (Raleigh, NC)
• Oct 12 (Sat)
  • vs. Clemson @TBD
• Oct 19 (Sat) @12pm
  • at UConn (Storrs, CT)
• Oct 26 (Sat)
  • at Stanford (Stanford, CA)
• Nov 8 (Fri) @8pm
  • vs. California
• Nov 16 (Sat)
  • at UNC (Chapel Hill, NC)
• Nov 23 (Sat)
  • at Miami University (Miami, FL) 
• Nov 30 (Sat)
  • vs. Duke University (Senior Day) 

Winston-Salem State University

As one of America's most successful HBCUs, Winston-Salem State is looking to reclaim its place atop the CIAA Conference this season. Since 1977, the Rams have captured a dozen CIAA football titles, including four since 2011. One of those titles came in their historic 2012 season when the Rams amassed a 14-1 record (the best of any HBCU) en route to a national championship appearance.

This season features four home games inside historic Bowman Gray Stadium, home of the Rams since 1937. Leading the team will be second-year head coach Robert Massey — a former NFL standout and Pro Bowler — who led the Rams to a 4-4 record in the CIAA last year. main goal is to “protect the legacy” of WSSU football. “Our mission is simple," Massey said. "We are working hard to get back to where we belong: winning championships.” 

Single-game tickets are $25 for all games except homecoming ($45). All tickets and parking passes will be digital this year. For more on gameday festivities, parking info, and stadium policies, go to wssurams.com/sports/football

2024 WSSU Football Schedule

Home games (denoted in bold) are played at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

• Sept 7 (Sat)
  • @ North Carolina A&T University (Greensboro, NC)
• Sept 14 (Sat)  @6pm
  • vs. Ohio Dominican University   (Red Out game)
• Sept 21 (Sat)  @1pm
  • at Virginia State University (Petersburg, VA)
• Sept 28 (Sat)  @1pm 
  • vs. Bowie State University (White Out/Veteran's Appreciation game)
• Oct 5 (Sat)  @1pm
  • at Virginia Union University (Richmond, VA)
• Oct 12 (Sat)  @1pm
  • vs. Shaw University   (Black Out/Greek Day game)
• Oct 19 (Sat)  @4pm
  • at Livingstone College (Salisbury, NC)
• Oct 26 (Sat)  @1pm
  • vs. Johnson C. Smith (Senior Day/Cheer Block Party)
• Nov 9 (Sat)  @1:30pm
  • vs. Fayetteville State University  (**HOMECOMING**)

For more on Rams football , go to the football section of WSSURams.com.