We have known the opponents for quite some time, but today the Atlantic Coast Conference officially unveiled the 2016 conference football schedule. Below, in case you missed it, is Wake's 2016 schedule. With the exception of the home-opener against Tulane, all games will be on Saturdays. Below the schedule, I'll share my thoughts on the schedule. Please note that all home games are in ALL CAPS.
| Opponent | Date | 2015 Record | 2015 S&P+ Rank |
| TULANE | 9/1 (Thur.) | 3-9 | 120 |
| Duke | 9/10 | 8-5 | 75 |
| DELAWARE | 9/17 | 4-7 | FCS |
| Indiana | 9/24 | 6-7 | 60 |
| NC State | 10/1 | 7-6 | 36 |
| SYRACUSE | 10/8 | 4-8 | 71 |
| Florida State | 10/15 | 10-3 | 7 |
| BYE | 10/22 | ||
| ARMY | 10/29 | 2-10 | 123 |
| VIRGINIA | 11/5 | 4-8 | 73 |
| Louisville | 11/12 | 8-5 | 28 |
| CLEMSON | 11/19 | 14-1 | 2 |
| BOSTON COLLEGE | 11/26 | 3-9 | 67 |
My initial reaction is that Wake's schedule couldn't have been much more favorable.