ACC Team Loses Starting Quarterback For Season After First Game

Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be without starting quarterback Sam Hartman for the rest of the season after he suffered a non-contact injury in the first game of the year.

Hartman, a redshirt junior, was injured in the fourth quarter of Wake Forest's 27-17 loss to VMI on Saturday. He was scrambling to his right when he appeared to plant his left foot awkwardly and went down. Hartman was helped off the field and did not return to the game.

Coach Dave Clawson said after the game that Hartman had suffered a non-contact injury to his left foot and that he would be out for the season.

Hartman was a preseason All-ACC selection and was expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the conference this season. He threw for 4,211 yards and 39 touchdowns last year, leading Wake Forest to an 11-3 record and a berth in the ACC Championship Game.

With Hartman out for the season, Wake Forest will turn to redshirt sophomore Mitch Griffis to start at quarterback. Griffis played in four games last season, completing 13 of 24 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown.

The loss of Hartman is a big blow to Wake Forest's chances of repeating as ACC champions. The Demon Deacons are now a long shot to win the conference title and will need to rely on Griffis to step up and play well in Hartman's absence.

Hartman's Injury Is A Major Blow To Wake Forest's Chances Of Repeating As ACC Champions

Wake Forest was one of the favorites to win the ACC this season, but the loss of Hartman is a major blow to their chances. Hartman was one of the best quarterbacks in the conference and his absence will be felt.

Griffis is a capable quarterback, but he is not as experienced as Hartman. He will need to step up and play well if Wake Forest wants to have any chance of winning the ACC title.

The Demon Deacons have a tough schedule this season, with games against Clemson, Florida State, and North Carolina. They will need to find a way to win without Hartman if they want to make it back to the ACC Championship Game.

Here Are Some Additional Details About Hartman's Injury:

• Hartman suffered a non-contact injury to his left foot.
• He was helped off the field and did not return to the game.
• Coach Dave Clawson said after the game that Hartman would be out for the season.

Here Are Some Stats About Hartman's Career:

• Hartman has thrown for 4,211 yards and 39 touchdowns in his career.
• He has led Wake Forest to an 11-3 record and a berth in the ACC Championship Game.
• Hartman was a preseason All-ACC selection this season.

Here Are Some Quotes From Coach Dave Clawson About Hartman's Injury:

• "It's a tough loss for us. We love Sam and we're going to miss him."
• "Sam is a great leader and a great player. He's the heart and soul of our team."
• "We're going to have to find a way to win without Sam. It's going to be a challenge, but we're going to do it."