Wake Forest began the 2006 season on September 2 with a home game against Big East conference opponent Syracuse . Wake defeated Syracuse 20 &ndash; 10 , but starting quarterback Benjamin Mauk suffered a season-ending injury when he fractured his arm , dislocated his shoulder , and suffered a torn labrum . Backup quarterback Riley Skinner replaced Mauk in the game , and would serve as Wake 's starting quarterback for the remainder of the season
Big East conference
Big East Conference (1979–2013)
2006 ACC Championship Game