Wake Forest Demon Deacons football statistical leaders
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Demon Deacons represent Wake Forest University in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.
Although Wake Forest began competing in intercollegiate football in 1888,[1] the school's official record book does not generally include entries from before the 1940s, as records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent.
These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:
- Since the 1940s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
- The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
- Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002..[2] The Demon Deacons have played in 5 bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
These lists are updated through the end of the 2015 season.
Passing
Passing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Riley Skinner | 9,762 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
2 | Tanner Price | 8,899 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
3 | Brian Kuklick | 8,017 | 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 |
4 | Mike Elkins | 7,304 | 1985 1986 1987 1988 |
5 | Gary Schofield | 7,205 | 1981 1982 1983 |
6 | Jay Venuto | 5,056 | 1979 1980 |
7 | Rusty LaRue | 5,016 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
8 | Keith West | 4,748 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
9 | James MacPherson | 4,716 | 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
10 | Norm Snead | 4,040 | 1958 1959 1960 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Riley Skinner | 3,160 | 2009 |
2 | Tanner Price | 3,017 | 2011 |
3 | Rusty LaRue | 2,775 | 1995 |
4 | Brian Kuklick | 2,683 | 1998 |
5 | Jay Venuto | 2,624 | 1980 |
6 | Gary Schofield | 2,572 | 1981 |
7 | Mike Elkins | 2,541 | 1986 |
8 | Brian Kuklick | 2,526 | 1996 |
9 | Phil Barnhill | 2,454 | 1989 |
10 | Jay Venuto | 2,432 | 1979 |
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Passing touchdowns
Rushing
Rushing yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Chris Barclay | 4,032 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
2 | James McDougald | 3,811 | 1976 1977 1978 1979 |
3 | Michael Ramseur | 3,325 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
4 | Tarence Williams | 2,581 | 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
5 | Morgan Kane | 2,550 | 1996 1997 1998 1999 |
6 | Topper Clemons | 2,379 | 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
7 | John Leach | 2,246 | 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
8 | Josh Harris | 2,230 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
9 | Larry Hopkins | 2,212 | 1970 1971 |
| Josh Adams | 2,212 | 2007 2008 2009 2010 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Larry Hopkins | 1,228 | 1971 |
2 | Chris Barclay | 1,192 | 2003 |
3 | James McDougald | 1,177 | 1979 |
4 | Morgan Kane | 1,161 | 1999 |
5 | Chris Barclay | 1,127 | 2005 |
6 | John Leach | 1,089 | 1993 |
7 | Brian Piccolo | 1,044 | 1964 |
8 | James McDougald | 1,018 | 1976 |
| Tarence Williams | 1,018 | 2001 |
10 | Billy Ray Barnes | 1,010 | 1956 |
| Chris Barclay | 1,010 | 2004 |
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
Opponent |
1 | John Leach | 329 | 1993 | Maryland |
2 | Micah Andrews | 254 | 2005 | Vanderbilt |
3 | James McDougald | 249 | 1976 | Clemson |
4 | Nub Smith | 246 | 1949 | William & Mary |
5 | Chris Barclay | 243 | 2003 | Maryland |
6 | Josh Harris | 241[6] | 2010 | Virginia Tech |
7 | Larry Hopkins | 230 | 1970 | Clemson |
| Larry Hopkins | 230 | 1971 | Tulsa |
9 | Morgan Kane | 224 | 1999 | Georgia Tech |
10 | James McDougald | 213 | 1979 | Duke |
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Rushing touchdowns
Receiving
Receptions
Receiving yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Ricky Proehl | 2,949 | 1986 1987 1988 1989 |
2 | Desmond Clark | 2,834 | 1995 1996 1997 1998 |
3 | Michael Campanaro | 2,506 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
4 | Chris Givens | 2,473 | 2009 2010 2011 |
5 | Wayne Baumgardner | 2,431 | 1978 1979 1980 1981 |
6 | Jammie Deese | 2,348 | 1996 1997 1998 1999 |
7 | Todd Dixon | 2,300 | 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
8 | Jason Anderson | 2,066 | 2001 2002 2003 2004 |
9 | James Brim | 2,040 | 1983 1984 1985 1986 |
10 | Red O'Quinn | 1,895 | 1946 1947 1948 1949 |
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Receiving touchdowns
Total offense
Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[12]
Total offense yards
Career
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Years |
1 | Riley Skinner | 9,923 | 2006 2007 2008 2009 |
2 | Tanner Price | 9,179 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
3 | Brian Kuklick | 7,838 | 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 |
4 | Mike Elkins | 7,170 | 1985 1986 1987 1988 |
5 | Gary Schofield | 6,784 | 1981 1982 1983 |
6 | Rusty LaRue | 5,008 | 1992 1993 1994 1995 |
7 | James MacPherson | 4,947 | 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
8 | Jay Venuto | 4,915 | 1979 1980 |
9 | Cory Randolph | 4,642 | 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
10 | Keith West | 4,600 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 |
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
Yards |
Year |
1 | Riley Skinner | 3,216 | 2009 |
2 | Tanner Price | 2,964 | 2011 |
3 | Phil Barnhill | 2,820 | 1989 |
4 | Rusty LaRue | 2,801 | 1995 |
5 | Brian Kuklick | 2,574 | 1998 |
6 | Riley Skinner | 2,491 | 2008 |
7 | Jay Venuto | 2,485 | 1979 |
8 | Tanner Price | 2,472 | 2013 |
9 | Brian Kuklick | 2,454 | 1996 |
10 | Mike Elkins | 2,443 | 1986 |
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Total touchdowns
Defense
Interceptions
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Ints |
Years |
Opponent |
1 | Nick Sacrinty | 4 | 1945 | Clemson |
| A. J. Greene | 4 | 1987 | Georgia Tech |
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Tackles
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
Tackles |
Years |
Opponent |
1 | Ed Stetz | 29 | 1971 | Clemson |
| Ernie Purnsley | 29 | 1987 | Army |
3 | Ed Stetz | 25 | 1970 | NC State |
| Ed Stetz | 25 | 1970 | Houston |
5 | Bill Armstrong | 24 | 1975 | Kansas State |
| Brad White | 24 | 2002 | Navy |
7 | Ernie Purnsley | 23 | 1986 | NC State |
| Scott Roberts | 23 | 1986 | Georgia Tech |
| Jimmie Simmons | 23 | 1987 | Army |
| Kevin Giles | 23 | 1992 | North Carolina |
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Sacks
Kicking
Field goals made
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Single game
Rank |
Player |
FGs |
Years |
Opponent |
1 | Wilson Hoyle | 5 | 1987 | North Carolina |
| Mike Green | 5 | 1991 | Maryland |
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Field goal percentage
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Single season
Rank |
Player |
FG% |
Year |
1 | Jimmy Newman | 92.3% | 2011 |
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