1956 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1956 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 2–5–3 1–5–1 Paul Amen 1st Bill Barnes David Lee Bowman Gray Stadium The 1956 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team was an American football team that represented Wake Forest University during the 1956 college football season. In their first season under head coach Paul Amen, the Demon Deacons compiled a 2–5–3 record and finished in seventh place in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 1–5–1 record against conference opponents.1956 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 24, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/wake-forest/1956-schedule.html Halfback Billy Ray Barnes rushed for over 1,000 yards and was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1956 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team.Bill Barnes Tops All-ACC Team Voting The Bee: Danville, Virginia November 28, 1956 3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3202125/bill_barnes_tops_all_acc_team_voting/ Schedule y y y September 22 at William & Mary<ncg> Cary Field Williamsburg, VA W 39–0 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal-barnes-long-runs/138142126/ The Pensacola News Journal Barnes' long runs spark Deacons, 39–0 September 23, 1956 January 5, 2024 Newspapers.com September 29 Maryland Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC L 0–6 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-terps-extended-before/138159553/ The Roanoke Times Terps extended before edging Wake Forest 6–0 September 30, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 at Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA L 6–7 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times-virginia-wins-fi/138161865/ Asheville Citizen-Times Virginia wins first ACC game, beating Wake Forest, 7–6 October 7, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 Clemson Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC L 0-17 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-clemson-downs-deacons-17/138156773/ Greensboro Daily News Clemson downs Deacons 17–0 October 14, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 20 at Florida State<ncg> Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL T 14–14 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-florida-state-ral/138161956/ The Times and Democrat Florida State rallies to tie Wake Forest, 14–14 in mud October 21, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com October 27 at North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC (rivalry) T 6-6 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chattanooga-daily-times-tar-heels-tied-b/138160836/ Chattanooga Daily Times Tar Heels tied by Wake Forest October 28, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com November 3 NC State Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry) W 13-0 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-wake-forest-romps-to-130/138161537/ Durham Sunday Herald Wake Forest romps to 13–0 win over N.C. State November 4, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com November 10 at VPI<ncg> Miles Stadium Blacksburg, VA T 13–13 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-wake-forest-ti/138162030/ The Montgomery Advertiser Wake Forest ties Gobblers in 13–13 tilt November 11, 1956 January 6, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 Duke Bowman Gray Stadium Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry) L 0-26 5,000–6,000 Eight Fumbles Aid To Devils; Barnes Shines https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79742934/daily-press/ Daily Press Newport News, Virginia Associated Press November 18, 1956 32 June 17, 2021 Newspapers.com Duke Routs Wake Forest, 26-0; Fumbles Are Costly https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79742865/the-greenville-news/ The Greenville News Greenville, South Carolina United Press November 18, 1956 28 June 17, 2021 Newspapers.com November 22 1:00 p.m. vs South Carolina American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC L 0-13 12,072 Helms Herman Gamecocks Rate TD Edge Over Deacons Here Today https://www.newspapers.com/clip/77730012/the-charlotte-observer/ The Charlotte Observer Charlotte, North Carolina November 22, 1956 4C May 15, 2021 Newspapers.com Team leaders Category Team Leader Att/Cth Yds Passing Charlie Carpenter 34/91 495 Rushing Billy Ray Barnes 168 1,010 Receiving Jack Ladner 12 125 References Wake Forest Category:Wake Forest Demon Deacons football seasons Wake Forest Demon Deacons football