Western Carolina vs Wake Forest Prediction 9/6/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Carolina vs Wake Forest prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 6th at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 2 matchup. 

Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts are 0-1 this season after they lost to Gardner-Webb by a score of 52-45 in their last game. Western Carolina scored 21 points in the first quarter and they led 21-7 after one, which turned into a 35-21 lead at the half. The Catamounts led 42-28 heading into the third, but they allowed 24 points in the fourth for the loss. Western Carolina was out gained by a total of 627-454, went 7-18 on third down conversions, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-2. Bennett Judy went 15-27 for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Isaac Lee went 3-9 for 82 yards and one score. Patrick Boyd Jr. rushed 15 times for 142 yards and one touchdown, while James Tyre caught five passes for 66 yards and one touchdown in the loss. 

Western Carolina looked very dangerous offensively through the first three quarters, but that production dried up in the fourth. The Catamounts were also awful defensively throughout the whole game, which is going to be a big issue for them in this contest. 

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Preview

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-0 this year after they defeated Kennesaw State by a score of 10-9 in week one. Wake Forest led 7-6 after the first quarter and that was the same score at the half. The Demon Deacons fell behind in the third, but they kicked the winning field goal and held on in the fourth. Wake Forest out gained Kennesaw State by a total of 348-307, went 6-17 on third down conversions, and tied the turnover battle at zero. Robby Ashford went 20-28 for 218 yards, while also rushing 18 times for 42 yards and one touchdown. Ty Clark III rushed 11 times for 37 yards, while Eni Falayi caught four passes for 52 yards in the game. The Wake Forest defense was led by Nick Anderson, who recorded nine tackles, while the team had two sacks and three tackles for loss. 

Wake Forest had a ton of problems getting by Kennesaw State in their week one victory, but they got the win and should show improvement here. I like Ashford at quarterback and his legs are going to be a problem for defenses all year. On the positive side, the Wake defense only allowed nine points, despite giving up over 300 yards. 
Western Carolina Catamounts @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Trends: Week 2

Why Wake Forest will beat Western Carolina

Wake Forest has won 15 of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of Wake Forest’s last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

One of Wake Forest’s one games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
One of Wake Forest’s one games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.

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Western Carolina vs Wake Forest Prediction 

Wake Forest definitely didn’t look good in their first game of the season, but their offense should open up here. Western Carolina’s defense had a ton of trouble getting any stops last week, so Ashford and company should be lined up for a big day. On the other side, the Catamounts showed the ability to rack up plenty of points, but they will have issues doing that against a Wake defense that was fine last week. Take the Demon Deacons to cover this big number here.