By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Winston-Salem, N.C. — Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson announced his resignation Monday after 11 years with the program.

Clawson, 57, will continue to work at Wake Forest University as special advisor to Vice President and Director of Athletics John Currie.

“Coaching at Wake Forest has been the honor of my career,” Clawson said in a university-issued release. “This is a special place with extraordinary people, and I am deeply grateful for the relationships I’ve built over the last 11 years.”

It’s not immediately clear who could become Wake Forest’s next head coach.

Clawson compiled a 67-69 record (32-55 ACC) from 2014-2024 as Wake Forest’s head coach.

Wake Forest (4-8, 2-6 ACC) has not been bowl-eligible in consecutive seasons. Before that, Clawson guided Wake Forest to seven consecutive seasons.

“Together, we achieved things that many thought impossible, and I step down knowing I gave everything I had for this program and university,” Clawson said. “I want to thank our players, coaches and staff for their unwavering support and dedication since my arrival to help build a sustainable winning program.

“With that, I am so grateful for our student body, fans and so many special Wake Foresters who invested their time, efforts and money into helping us win. While this chapter is ending, my pride in what we’ve built here will never fade. After completing my 25th season as a head coach and 36th-straight in college football, the timing is right for me and my family to step away into this new role within Wake Forest University.”

Wake Forest’s top-10 appearances in 2021 and 2022 are the highest Associated Press poll rankings in school history.

Clawson helped guide the Demon Deacons to the ACC title game in 2021. Wake Forest had three straight wins over Florida State from 2019-2021. The Demon Deacons also beat Texas A&M in the 2017 Belk Bowl.

Clawson coached from 2009-2013 at Bowling Green, from 2004-2007 at Richmond and 1999-2003 at Fordham. He compiled a 157-149 overall record as a head coach.

Of North Carolina’s seven Football Bowl Subdivision programs, five will have new coaches in 2025: Appalachian State, Charlotte, East Carolina, North Carolina and Wake Forest.

Source: wralsportsfan.com