Wake Forest will start transfer Robby Ashford at quarterback in Jake Dickert's coaching debut against Kennesaw State on Friday. Dickert announced Ashford's starting status Monday, following after a camp competition that featured another transfer in Deshawn Purdie.

Former Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford will play for his fourth college team, Wake Forest, after stints at Oregon, Auburn, and South Carolina. Ashford saw limited action at South Carolina in 2024, primarily playing behind LaNorris Sellers.

Robby Ashford has been named Wake Forest’s starting quarterback. The former Auburn and South Carolina QB will make his first start Friday vs. Kennesaw State.