The 1992 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team was the

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representative of

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during the

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. Led by head coach

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in his sixth season, the team achieved an impressive 8–4 record. They concluded the season in a tie for fourth place in the

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and secured a victory over Oregon

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in the 1992 Independence Bowl.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons football The Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represents Wake Forest University in the sport of American football. The Demon Deacons compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the At ...