California Golden Bears Prepare to Face Wake Forest Demon Deacons in ACC Opener

Bears Look for Strong Start in New Conference

The California Golden Bears football team will make their Atlantic Coast Conference debut on Saturday, August 26, when they travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Cal, which joined the ACC in 2022, is coming off a 5-7 season in 2021. The Bears are hoping to improve on that record in their first season in the ACC, and they will be looking to start the season strong against Wake Forest.

Wake Forest a Tough Test for Cal

Wake Forest is coming off a 11-3 season in 2021, and they are ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Poll. The Demon Deacons are led by quarterback Sam Hartman, who threw for 4,228 yards and 39 touchdowns last season.

Cal's defense will have its hands full trying to stop Hartman and the Wake Forest offense. The Bears will need to generate pressure on Hartman and force him into mistakes. Cal's offense will also need to be efficient and score points to keep up with the Demon Deacons.

Cal Will Need to Play Best to Win

The game against Wake Forest will be a tough test for Cal, but it is a game that the Bears can win. Cal has a talented team, and they will be motivated to start the season strong in their new conference.

If Cal can play to its potential, they have a good chance of beating Wake Forest and starting the season 1-0 in the ACC.