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Gio Lopez Shines in Wake Forest Debut | Wake Forest Football News
Wake Forest dominated Akron in a thrilling season opener, cruising to a 38-16 victory powered by standout QB Gio Lopez’s historic debut—three TDs, 350 yards, including two over 70 yards. Carlos Hernandez exploded for 165 yards and a score, Ty Clark added 105 rushing yards, and kicker Connor Calvert nailed three of four field goals. The Demon Deacons set a blistering pace, outscoring their entire 2023 opener in the first quarter and leading 28-0 at halftime. Despite Akron’s freshman QB and late-game heroics, Wake Forest controlled every facet of the game, setting the tone for a strong season…
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