Lopez, Wake Forest get off to a fast offensive start in 38-16 win against Akron to open the season
Gio Lopez, a Wake Forest quarterback, delivered an impressive performance in his season debut, leading the Demon Deacons to a 38-16 victory over Akron in their season opener. Lopez completed 17 of 25 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns, with all three scores coming by halftime. He connected with Louisville transfer Antonio Meeks for a 72-yard touchdown and later tossed a quick pass to returnee Carlos Hernandez, who broke free for a 78-yard score and extended the lead to 28-0 in the second quarter.
The 559 total yards were spread across 105 yards by Ty Clark III on just seven carries for the Demon Deacons. Akron's freshman Cibastian Broughton had an impressive debut, throwing for 111 yards and running for 82 more, but Akron managed only 305 total yards for the game.
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