Lopez's big day lifts Wake Forest past N.C. State 38-14
(AP) — Gio Lopez threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in Wake Forest’s 38-14 win over N.Lopez was 26-for-33 with 303 yards in the air as the Demon Deacons (5-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their third game in a row, undeterred by a rainy second half.
Gio Lopez led Wake Forest to a 38-14 victory over N.C. State on Saturday. The Demon Deacons quarterback threw three touchdowns and added a rushing score in the game. Lopez completed 26 of 33 passes for 303 yards. Jack Foley and Carlos Hernandez each made a touchdown reception, along with 156 and 117 receiving yards respectively.
CJ Bailey completed 28 of 40 passes for 241 yards, but also fumbled early in the game. Lopez recovered Bailey's fumble and scored a touchdown later in the third quarter, helping extend the lead to 31-14. Braylon Johnson returned Bailey's fumble for a touchdown from the 2-yard line, solidifying the 31-14 lead. The Demon Deacons, who have won three straight games, will face California next Saturday. N.C. State, who have lost two games in a row, will travel to Stanford on October 23.
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