Lopez accounts for five TDs as Wake Forest beats Stanford 57-3

Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez emerged as the star of Wake Forest's 57-3 rout of Stanford on Saturday, contributing five touchdowns on the field. The Demon Deacons' quarterback led the charge with three rushing scores and two passing touchdowns, amassing 88 yards and 265 yards through the air over three quarters. The victory marked Wake Forest's largest margin of victory in an ACC game thus far, showcasing their dominant performance against a struggling Stanford team.

The Cardinal struggled to sustain an offense, scoring only 197 total yards and extending their road losing streak to 13 games. This win also extended Stanford's losing streak on the road to 13 games. Deuce Lawrence scored the game's opening touchdown on a 12-yard run, setting the tone for Wake Forest's commanding display. Lopez continued his dominance with a 5-yard and a 12-yard touchdown run in the first half, propelling his team to a 29-3 lead.

Stanford managed to narrow the gap to 15-3 in the second quarter with a field goal from Emmet Kenney. However, their inability to sustain a productive offense proved to be their downfall as Wake Forest maintained control of the game. The win could potentially move Wake Forest closer to the Top 25 rankings, as they showcased more than 500 yards of total offense, with 12 players contributing catches.