CORVALLIS, Ore. — Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns in his first start for Wake Forest and the Demon Deacons downed winless Oregon State 39-14 on Saturday.

Chris Barnes caught three passes for 102 yards and three scores for the Demon Deacons (4-2, 1-2 ACC).

It was the worst start for the Beavers (0-7, 0-0 Pac-12) since 1991, when they started 0-10.

“The best part about our team is that there is still so much growth to be had. We still have to make those improvements going forward,” Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert said. "Proud of our team for coming across the country and getting a win like this today. It’s something that we are going to have to get used to doing.”

Oregon State coach Trent Bray was succinct about his team's performance.

“Just not

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