Lopez’s big day lifts Wake Forest past N.C. State 38-14

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gio Lopez shone brightly as Wake Forest secured a 38-14 triumph over N.C. State in a Saturday showdown. The Demon Deacons' star quarterback contributed three touchdowns and an additional one from running the ball. In contrast, N.C. State's offense faltered, managing a mere 15 yards rushing in the game.

Lopez's aerial prowess was on full display, completing 26 of his 33 passes for 303 yards. The team's secondary units, led by Jack Foley and Carlos Hernandez, collected 273 receiving yards and two touchdowns each. The duo collectively scored three touchdowns in the match.

CJ Bailey, N.C. State's quarterback, struggled to find rhythm early, committing a costly fumble that Wake Forest swiftly capitalized on. Despite the setback, Bailey remained resilient, finishing the game with a respectable 28-for-40 passing for 241 yards, but his performance was overshadowed by the Demon Deacons' dominant showing.

The Demon Deacons' victory marked their third consecutive win, propelling them to a perfect 5-1 record and a strong 3-1 standing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The win also reiterated the effectiveness of their defensive line, which had proven quite formidable in the latter half of the season.