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Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated NC State Wolfpack 38-14 in a dominant ACC rivalry matchup on October 10, 2026. Quarterback Gio Lopez accounted for five total touchdowns, throwing for 303 yards and three scores while adding a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Jack Foley recorded 156 receiving yards, and defensive standout Langston Hardy contributed 1.5 sacks and eight tackles. The win moves Wake Forest to 5-1 and second in the ACC standings.

Key performers include Gio Lopez (26/33 passing, 303 yards, 3 TDs), Jack Foley (8 receptions, 156 yards), and Deuce Lawrence (46 rushing yards, 1 TD). On defense, Langston Hardy led with 1.5 sacks and 8 tackles, while NC State’s CJ Bailey threw for 241 yards. The defense held NC State’s Davion Gause to just 11 rushing yards on 7 carries.

Up next, Wake Forest travels to California for a road matchup against the Golden Bears on October 18. Analysts discuss maintaining offensive tempo and defensive discipline against a high-speed Cal team. The episode reviews the impact of roster depth following Juke Harris's transfer and projects continued success for Lopez's emerging dual-threat capability.

In this episode: Offensive Breakdown: Lopez and Foley Dominate · Defensive Standouts: Hardy and Run Containment · Road Ahead: California Preview and Strategy.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/wake/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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