Wake Forest football is officially heading to a new era, as Dave Clawson opted to step down as head coach. Here's some strong replacements.

Clawson largely stabilized the Wake Forest program, which is not known as a college football power. He went 67-69 in his 11 seasons there, including an 11-3 campaign in 2021. He also had stops at Fordham, Richmond, and Bowling Green during his lengthy career.

Wake Forest is looking for a new football coach after Dave Clawson announced Monday he was stepping down after 11 seasons at the school.

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson has stepped down after 11 seasons with the Demon Deacons and will remain with the university in an advisory role.

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is stepping down from his position, sources confirmed to CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello. Clawson, 57, will remain with the university in an advisory role after 11 seasons leading the football program.

Wake Forest Dave Clawson is stepping down and will move into an advisory role within the athletic department, people briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Monday. The 57-year-old Clawson has been a head coach for all but one season since 1999,