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Lopez Shines, But Wake Forest Faces Tests | Wake Forest Football News
Gio Lopez dazzled in Wake Forest’s season opener, throwing for 350 yards and three touchdowns while completing over 65% of his passes—no turnovers, plus some legs. His receivers, especially Carlos Hernandez with 165 yards and a 78-yard TD, made big plays. The offense looked balanced with over 200 rushing yards, easing pressure on Lopez. But the real test comes next: can he stay sharp under ACC and Power 4 pressure? Meanwhile, penalties (11 for 115 yards) hurt momentum and won’t be forgiven by tougher opponents. Defensively, they’ll face Purdue’s potent QB and run game—their seven tackles for…
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