Robby Ashford named Wake Forest starting quarterback, set to debut versus Kennesaw State
Robby Ashford, a Hoover native who has spent time at Oregon, Auburn and South Carolina, has been named Wake Forest’s starting quarterback for the new season. The redshirt senior will make his Demon Deacons debut Friday night against Kennesaw State on ACC Network.
Ashford has appeared in 11 career games across his college stops. At Auburn, he started 10 games across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, passing for 1,758 yards with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions, and adding 927 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. He transferred to Wake Forest in January after spending the 2024 season with South Carolina.
In Winston-Salem, Ashford will work with first-year offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, who brings Alabama roots and a long association with Nick Saban, including time as a player under Saban from 2007-2010 and various coaching roles at Alabama.
Ashford’s first action in a Demon Deacons uniform is scheduled for Aug. 29 when Wake Forest hosts Kennesaw State.
Additional notes:
– Player profile: quarterback, redshirt senior, from Hoover, Alabama.
– Experience: 11 career starts; 1,758 passing yards, 9 TDs, 9 INTs; 927 rushing yards, 12 rushing TDs (all with Auburn).
– Coaching connection: Rob Ezell, first-year Wake OC with extensive Alabama ties.
– Opener: Aug. 29 vs Kennesaw State on ACC Network.
– Context: Ashford brings multi-program experience to a Wake Forest offense under new leadership, aimed at providing veteran leadership and mobility at the position.
Possible angle for readers:
– Ashford’s blend of passing ability and rushing threat could help Wake Forest balance the offense as they integrate Ezell’s system. Expect updates on how the offense adapts to Ashford’s leadership and the pace of the debut against Kennesaw State.
Summary:
Ashford, a veteran quarterback with stints at Oregon, Auburn and South Carolina, is the starting QB for Wake Forest, ready to lead the offense in the season opener against Kennesaw State, guided by a new coaching staff led by offensive coordinator Rob Ezell.