Updated
Updated · ESPN · Nov 14
Wake Forest Crushes SMU 49-7, Mocks Mustangs' Home ACC Mark at 12-1
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Nov 14

Wake Forest Crushes SMU 49-7, Mocks Mustangs' Home ACC Mark at 12-1

1 articles · Updated · ESPN · Nov 14

Summary

  • Wake Forest turned a 42-0 halftime lead into a 49-7 road rout of SMU, then used its official account to recast the Mustangs' home ACC record from 12-0 to 12-1.
  • A postgame graphic showed a cracked stone slab with the old mark crossed out and a gold-and-black 1 painted over the 0, underscoring that Wake had ended SMU's unbeaten run at home in league play.
  • The jab fit a wider Week 11 trend of college football teams trolling opponents after lopsided or rivalry wins, including UConn's "JM-Who?" after beating James Madison.
  • Memphis and two MAC teams joined in as well, with Memphis posting "Reigned Them In" after edging USF, while Western Michigan and Miami (Ohio) delivered tire- and acronym-themed digs.

Insights

How did Wake Forest's ruthless blowout over SMU ignite a controversial new trend of official college football social media trolling?
What defensive strategy allowed Wake Forest to completely dismantle SMU's high-powered offense and ruin their perfect home ACC record?
Are viral postgame social media jabs by college athletic departments the new ultimate weapon for recruiting and fan engagement?