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Wake Forest Backup Shreds Oregon State 39-14 as Beavers Fall to 0-7

The Beavers’ worst start since 1991 intensifies scrutiny of Trent Bray’s leadership.

Robby Ashford #2 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons looks to pass the ball during the second half of a football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • With starter Robby Ashford sidelined by a thumb injury, sophomore Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns in his first start for Wake Forest.
  • Chris Barnes caught three passes for 102 yards and three scores, including TDs of 36 and 55 yards, as the Demon Deacons built a 25-0 halftime lead.
  • Oregon State’s Maalik Murphy went 13 of 30 for 130 yards with an interception and drew on-air criticism from analyst Ryan Leaf for sloppy mechanics.
  • Special-teams problems persisted for the Beavers, including poor punt coverage and a blocked field goal, a week after the dismissal of special teams coach Jamie Christian.
  • Oregon State has lost 13 of its past 14 games, and Bray addressed job-security questions by saying he will show up until told otherwise; the Beavers host FCS Lafayette next.