The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-2, 1-2 ACC) will host their homecoming game against the SMU Mustangs (4-2, 2-0 ACC) on Saturday, Oct. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, and the game will be televised on The CW.

What time will the Clemson Tigers and SMU Mustangs kick off on Oct. 18? The ACC announces official start time and TV channel for Week 8 games.

Since making the jump to a power conference, SMU has learned scheduling can be tricky. A lack of competitive opponents nearly robbed the Mustangs of their spot in the College Football Playoff a year ago. They’ve been the ones adamant about the century-old series with TCU getting renewed.

Cade Klubnik and the Clemson Tigers welcome Kevin Jennings and the SMU Mustangs to Death Valley in Week 8. Here are the latest odds for the matchup.

What's next for the Battle for the Iron Skillet between SMU and TCU football? What to know ahead of what is currently the final scheduled meeting:

The Cardinal have an extra week to prepare and are coming off its most thrilling win of the season, a come-from-behind, last-minute 30-29 win over local rival San Jose State.

The 2025 SMU Mustangs, fresh off a College Football Playoff berth, have sputtered to a 2-2 start to the season. Hopes for a playoff return have dissipated, and for the first time since Week 4 of the 2024 season,

SMU is officially halfway through its 2025 schedule. The Mustangs sit at 4-2 and 2-0 in ACC play, and while they underwhelmed in conference play, they’ve made some strides in their first two conference games.