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College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / January 8
Why the Addition of Quarterback Gio Lopez Makes Perfect Sense for Wake Forest
When Deshawn Purdie decided to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday, Demon Deacon fans knew Jake Dickert and his staff would have to pivot quickly. Your two quarterbacks with game experience, Robby Ashford and Deshawn Purdie, were both out the door.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 8
Gio Lopez Signs With North Carolina's ACC Rival
After entering the transfer portal on Monday, following the flurry of quarterback additions the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated over the weekend, Gio Lopez is signing with Wake Forest.
College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 8
Wake Forest Gets a Quarterback Among Six New Transfers
Wake Forest is getting one quarterback through the transfer portal while now being in a position of needing at least one more. Head coach Jake Dickert has worked the New Hampshire corridor to get two more players in positions of need.
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?
College Football News / Field Level Media / January 7
Ex-North Carolina QB Gio Lopez transfers to Wake Forest
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez will continue his career 75 miles to the west after signing with Wake Forest on Wednesday. The Demon Deacons needed a new signal caller with Robby Ashford out of eligibility.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 7
Gio Lopez leaves North Carolina, Bill Belichick for Wake Forest
North Carolina football received the belief Gio Lopez wasn’t going anywhere before Christmas. But Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels watched Lopez drift off — and land at rival Wake Forest.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 7
North Carolina Signs Veteran Quarterback
It has been well-documented that the North Carolina Tar Heels' quarterback production in 2025 did not live up to the expectations set by the coaching staff and supporters.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / January 5
Transfer Portal: North Carolina Starting QB Gio Lopez Departing Program
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez, who started 11 games for the Tar Heels during their disappointing 4-8 season in 2025, has entered the transfer portal.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 1
Assessing Gio Lopez's Performance Against North Carolina State
It's difficult to judge Gio Lopez's performance in the North Carolina Tar Heels' 42-19 loss to the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Saturday night. The
College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 24
Duke Defensive Grades vs North Carolina Unveiled
This could have been a game where Duke turned things around defensively. Facing a rival and one of the worst offenses in the ACC, the Blue Devils were positioned to finally have a bounce-back game on defense.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 23
Honest Assessment of Gio Lopez's Performance vs. Duke
The North Carolina Tar Heels' 32-25 defeat to the Duke Blue Devils was not only disappointing because it came against their rival, but the result also eliminated them from bowl eligibility.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 22
North Carolina's Defense Falters, Victory Bell Belongs to Duke
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Victory Bell goes to Duke as Saturday ended in a tight battle with the scoreboard reading 32-25. North Carolina celebrated its Senior Day festivities, but was spoiled by the Blue Devils, which did the right things in the final moments of the contest.
College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 21
Why Transfer Gio Lopez Feels ‘Thankful’ at UNC
Gio Lopez decided to transfer to UNC and play for Bill Belichick in his first year as the head coach of the football program. Lopez, the former signal caller for South Alabama, had an outstanding showing last year.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 21
Bill Belichick’s Perspective on Gio Lopez’s Improvement Through Nine Games
Quarterback Gio Lopez has suffered some injuries that pushed him out of the TCU and UCF contests, and ultimately left him on the sidelines during North Carolina's outing against Clemson.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 19
Gio Lopez Breaks Down UNC’s Offensive Issues Ahead of Duke Matchup
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez addressed the media on Wednesday at the Kenan Football Center. What are some tangible improvements you believe that you've made?
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 19
UNC's Gio Lopez Needs to Come Through in the Clutch
UNC quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,425 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions in his first year playing in the ACC. The 6-foot and 203-pound signal caller from Madison, Alabama, has not had the best under Bill Belichick, who is also marking his first year at the collegiate level as head coach.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 9
UNC QB Gio Lopez Discusses First-Half Struggles, Second-Half Surge
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez spoke to the media at the Kenan Football Center after the Tar Heels defeated Stanford 20-15 on Saturday. Lopez threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 8
Bill Belichick, North Carolina get much-needed win in nine-sack effort vs. Stanford
North Carolina's defense was in control for most of the game in a 20-15 victory against Stanford.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / November 7
Getting to Know UNC Before Stanford's Showdown in Chapel Hill
This weekend, Stanford will play in one of the most interesting games of the season. The Cardinal go on the road to play the North Carolina Tar Heels, where the two meet for their first-ever ACC battle.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 31
UNC shuts down Syracuse's offense, earns first ACC win
Gio Lopez threw for two touchdowns and North Carolina scored TDs on its first three possessions of the second half to collect the first Atlantic Coast Conference victory under first-year coach Bill Belichick, defeating host Syracuse 27-10 on Friday night.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Athlon Sports / October 17
North Carolina vs. California Prediction, Game Preview
After some reported uncertainty about coach Bill Belichick’s future at North Carolina, the school recently confirmed his commitment. Friday’s game against California will be the Tar Heels’ first game since then in what’s been a rocky start to the legendary coach’s college tenure, to say the least.
College Football News / Cal Bears on SI / October 16
Gio Lopez Likely To Be North Carolina's QB Against Cal
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez was not on the Tar Heels injury report released Wednesday night, so presumably he will be the Tar Heels starting quarterback against Cal on Friday night in Berkeley.
College Football News / Cal Bears on SI / October 13
Bad Omen for Cal? Bears Double-Digit Favorites Against North Carolina
Cal has been made a double-digit favorite on three major betting sites as of Sunday, but that might not be a good omen for the Golden Bears. FanDuel made Cal an 11.5-point favorite over the Tar Heels (2-3, 0-1 ACC) while DraftKings and ESPN BET Sportsbook both have the Golden Bears favored by 10.5 points.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 22
Report: UNC QB Gio Lopez's leg injury not season-ending
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez did not suffer a season-ending injury in Saturday's loss to UCF, On3 reported Monday. Lopez departed in the third quarter of the Tar Heels' 34-9 defeat in Orlando, carted to the locker room after being helped off the field with an injury to his right leg.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 21
Bill Belichick's trademark snark already showing in North Carolina's QB battle
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick doesn't want anybody to know anything about the way he does things. He's always been tight-lipped, and that's been especially true as it relates to prying questions from the media.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 13
Max Johnson reacts to Bill Belichick going to transfer portal for new QB
North Carolina's Bill Belichick has found himself in a very interesting situation as he gears up for his first season as a college football head coach.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / April 17
Bill Belichick makes his first big transfer portal splash at UNC
Bill Belichick has made his first big splash in the transfer portal since he took over as the head coach at North Carolina.
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