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Lopez, Wake Forest get off to a fast offensive start in 38-16 win against Akron to open the season
Lopez completed 17 of 25 passes for 313 yards by halftime as Wake Forest built a 28-0 lead and finished with 559 total yards.
- On Thursday night, quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in his Wake Forest debut, leading the Demon Deacons to a 38-16 victory over Akron to open the season.
- After a difficult season at North Carolina under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick, Lopez reunited with offensive coordinator Rob Ezell to help lead the offense.
- Ty Clark III rushed for 105 yards, while Carlos Hernandez recorded 165 receiving yards before exiting with a midsection injury, fueling a 559-total yard performance for the Demon Deacons.
- For the Zips, redshirt freshman Cibastian Broughton threw for 111 yards and ran for 82 more, while backup QB Brayden Roggow tossed two late touchdowns.
- The Demon Deacons will visit Purdue on Sept. 12, while the Zips host Robert Morris on the same day to seek their first win.
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Lopez, Wake Forest get off to a fast offensive start in 38-16 win against Akron to open the season
Gio Lopez threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in his Wake Forest debut to help the Demon Deacons beat Akron 38-16 in the season opener.
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Football Falls at Wake Forest in 2026 Season Opener
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The University of Akron football team opened its 2026 season Thursday night with a 38-16 loss to Wake Forest at Allegacy Financial Stadium. Wake Forest built a 28-3 halftime advantage behind three touchdown passes from quarterback Gio Lopez, but the Zips showed signs of progress after the break. Akron limited the Demon Deacons to 10 second-half points and closed the night with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives. Reds…
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