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Wake Forest defeated Stanford 57-3 in a historic Week 5 performance, led by Gio Lopez's five-touchdown explosion. Lopez accounted for 265 passing yards and 88 rushing yards, including three rushing scores and two passing touchdowns. Carlos Hernandez added 87 receiving yards, while the defense held Stanford to just three points. This analysis covers the quarterback depth chart with backups Billy Johnson, Gannon Jones, and Grant Lawless. We also examine the wide receiver competition following Juke Harris's transfer, highlighting Jack Foley and Wondame Davis Jr. The episode predicts roster cuts and trends ahead of the NC State rivalry game.

In this episode: QB Depth Chart & Lopez's Role · O-Line & Defensive Breakdown · Roster Cuts & NC State Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/wake/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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