Former UNC football QB named starter at Wake Forest
Former UNC football quarterback Gio Lopez has been named the starter at Wake Forest.
The 2026 college football season kicks off this weekend with an intriguing slate, including the North Carolina Tar Heels facing off against the TCU Horned Frogs in Ireland. For the Tar Heels, quarterback position is up for grabs after Max Johnson, Gio Lopez, and Bryce Baker transferred out. Gio Lopez, a former South Alabama transfer, has been named the starting quarterback at Wake Forest on Tuesday.
Despite struggling initially at UNC with 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions, Lopez has since made significant progress. Over his career, he has thrown for 4,781 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 rushing touchdowns.
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