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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 19
Hurricanes starter says the quiet part out loud after Wake Forest win, and it’s something that Miami can’t let happen again
The Canes saw a commanding lead dwindle, but they held on to pick up a key road ACC win. The Miami Hurricanes took care of business on Friday night, moving to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the ACC with a 33-20 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
College Football News / Blogger So Dear / September 19
Recap: Wake Forest Falls to #5 Miami 33-20 
Despite a valiant 2nd half effort, Wake Forest dropped their first game of the season to #5 Miami 33-20. The Canes showed in the 1st half why they are
College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 18
Storm Warning: Wake Forest vs. Miami — Our Staff Makes Their Picks
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 2-0 after a huge win over the Akron Zips in Week One, followed by a double-overtime thriller last week at Purdue. This week, though, the Deacs face their biggest test yet when the No.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 14
QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform on the Road?
Following a stout initial performance, Gio Lopez was back for more on the road. The Demon Deacons had a handful for an opponent. Purdue fought hard the entire game, and Lopez had to play incredibly to keep the Deacs in striking range.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 12
Wake Forest Wins OT Nailbiter Against Purdue
After a back-and-forth game against Big Ten opponent Purdue, the Demon Deacons came away with the win in double overtime. Thanks to a clutch performance by Gio Lopez down the stretch, Wake was able to start the season 2-0.
College Football News / EasySportz / September 12
Wake Forest Survives Purdue in Wild Double Overtime Thriller
Wake Forest just survived one of the wildest games of the college football season. The Demon Deacons defeated Purdue 38-36 in double overtime Saturday afternoon at Ross-Ade Stadium, escaping with a dramatic road victory and improving to 2-0 on the season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 12
Gio Lopez, Wake Forest topple Purdue in 2OT
Gio Lopez ran in the game-tying touchdown and game-winning two-point conversion to help Wake Forest prevail despite blowing a late 10-point lead in a 38-36 double-overtime win over Purdue Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 12
Three Questions to be Answered Against Purdue
As Wake Forest heads to Indiana, Gio Lopez knows he still has something to prove. The Demon Deacons’ quarterback showcased his talent in a lopsided 38-16 victory against Akron in Week 1.
College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 11
Full Steam Ahead: Our Staff Makes Their Picks
Last week was a fun game to watch. But it was only the Akron Zips. Now, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-0, 0-0 ACC) hit the road for a matchup on Saturday in West Lafayette, Indiana, against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten).
College Football News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 10
Two Deacs Receive National Recognition for Their Week One Performance
There were many standout performances this past week in the Deacs' big win over Akron. However, Vinny Firenze and Gio Lopez stood out and received some accolades for their week one play.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
Gio Lopez News / Wake Forest Demon Deacons on SI / September 8
QB Report Card: How Did Gio Lopez Perform in His Debut?
In his first game as a Demon Deacon, Gio Lopez had himself a day. From the very beginning, it was evident that Coach Dickert was giving Lopez many opportunities to loosen up the cannon to start the season off.
College Football News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / September 8
One Major Challenge Purdue's Defense Faces Against Wake Forest
Explosive plays didn't kill Purdue in its season opener against Indiana State, but the struggle to get stops in pivotal situations was a bit concerning.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 3
Gio Lopez (3 TDs) dazzles in Wake Forest debut rout of Akron
Gio Lopez threw for three touchdowns and 350 yards in his Wake Forest debut as the Demon Deacons rolled to a 38-16 season-opening victory over Akron on Thursday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 26
North Carolina transfer getting another QB1 shot with Wake Forest after failed stint under Bill Belichick
On Tuesday, Wake Forest football named Gio Lopez its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. The redshirt junior transfer enters the season as the most experienced quarterback on the Demon Deacons’ roster.
Gio Lopez News / EasySportz / August 25
Wake Forest Names Gio Lopez Starter for 2026
Wake Forest has officially settled its quarterback battle, and the choice brings immediate experience to the field. Pete Nakos of On3 reported that the Demon Deacons have named Gio Lopez as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 3
ACC QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference
The ACC is full of interesting quarterback rooms.
College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7
Wake Forest's Gio Lopez makes playing for Bill Belichick at North Carolina sound miserable
In his first season of serving as the head coach of the Tar Heels, Belichick guided the program to a lackluster 4-8 record.
Gio Lopez's Experience at UNC Not Great Look for Belichick
It has been well documented that the North Carolina Tar Heels underachieved in Bill Belichick's first year as head coach in 2025. While everyone externally could see that the operation was dysfunctional, firsthand experiences inside the building told you all you needed to know about how rigid the culture was.
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 / 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
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?
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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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