{
  "id": 19705232,
  "title": "Wake Forest signs head football coach Jake Dickert to long-term contract extension amid interest from other programs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/wake-forest-signs-head-football-coach-jake-dickert-to-long-term",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:49:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/wake-forest-signs-head-football-coach-jake-dickert-to-long-term-contract-extension-amid-interest-from-other-programs-204949465.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wake Forest has extended head football coach Jake Dickert's contract with the school on a long-term basis, dispelling rumors of interest from other programs. The 43-year-old coach agreed to the deal, which the university did not disclose specific terms. During his second season in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest is currently 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the ACC, trailing only Miami in conference standings. The Demon Deacons are ranked No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Florida State and Maryland were reportedly among programs considering Dickert for their head coaching positions. Dickert, who is 17-5 at Wake Forest, expressed excitement about the team's future, stating they are \"just getting started.\" Wake Forest University applauded the coach's contributions to the program, highlighting his role in inspiring belief among players, fans, and the entire Demon Deacon community.",
  "summary": "Florida State and Maryland were reported to be among the schools showing interest in Dickert.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}