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Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated the California Golden Bears 41-7, led by quarterback Gio Lopez's four-touchdown performance. Dominick Barry caught three passes for 102 yards and three scores, while Myles Turpin recorded 10 tackles on defense. The win moves Wake Forest to 6-1 and second in the ACC standings.

Key contributors included receiver Jack Foley with a touchdown catch, running back Jamar Searcy with a rushing score, and defensive end Langston Hardy with a sack. California's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele completed 15 of 18 passes for 110 yards but lacked big-play support. The Deacons now prepare for a home matchup against the Virginia Cavaliers on October 31st.

This reaction episode analyzes Lopez's efficiency, Barry's red-zone dominance, and the defensive pressure that limited Cal to seven points. Hosts discuss the implications for the ACC title race and potential playoff contention for the No. 21 ranked Demon Deacons.

In this episode: Lopez's 4 TD Offensive Explosion · Defense & Special Teams Standouts · Road Ahead vs Virginia.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/wake/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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