Wake Forest’s first official depth chart reveals a clearer picture as kickoff nears — the offensive line is locked in with four new starters, slot receivers are in rotation, and the secondary sees fresh faces stepping into key roles, including a standout freshman cornerback.

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Jake Dickert’s fresh energy is reshaping Wake Forest football, as he enters his second year with a unified team built on passion, discipline, and strong relationships. Already sounding like a man who’s been talking football all week, Dickert praised his players’ dedication and the growing cohesion of his program — no longer a transition year, but truly his own. With the season opener against Akron just days away, the Demon Deacons are poised for an exciting new chapter under Dickert’s unique blend of old-school grit and modern strategy.

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Wake Forest kicks off its season against Akron in a matchup that looks like a runaway win on paper—but with a twist: Akron’s starting QB is ineligibility limbo, forcing a rookie under center. Despite the uncertainty, Wake Forest’s seasoned program and proven coach Jake Dickert are poised to dominate. While Akron brings talent and a spark of hope, the Demon Deacons need this victory to prove last year’s magic wasn’t a fluke—and they’re expected to deliver.

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Wake Forest faces a quarterback uncertainty in their season opener against Akron, as veteran Reese Poffenbarger’s eligibility hangs in the balance with a pending NCAA waiver—his only recent game action came at Albany. If cleared, he’ll likely start, but with minimal recent film for Wake’s defense to prepare against. Backup Brayden Roggow, who outperformed Poffenbarger’s last two seasons combined, is ready to step in if needed. Meanwhile, Wake’s coach knows Akron’s head coach Joe Moorhead well and is preparing for his versatile, disguise-heavy offense—and keeping tabs on explosive receivers Kyan Mason and Marcel Williams. With just four days until kickoff, Wake is bracing for all possibilities while also working on getting fans to the game.

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Wake Forest’s unofficial depth chart for their opener against Akron drops some surprising names — Tolu Olajide starts at left tackle, with redshirt freshman Aidan Martin over last year’s starter George Steih. The rest of the offensive line looks set, but defense holds more intrigue: true freshman Somad Eadddy is listed as a backup corner while Bernard Causey III and four-star recruit AJ Mark are notably absent. Remember, this is just a strategic teaser — coaches use these charts to mislead opponents, so don’t count on it being final. Game day could bring surprises as the coaching staff fine-tunes its chess match against Akron.

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Wake Forest locks in Gio Lopez as their starting quarterback — a savvy move that leverages his proven track record, deep system familiarity, and clutch performance under pressure. With over 4,700 passing yards and 32 touchdowns, Lopez outpaces raw talent like redshirt freshman Steele Pizzella, giving the Demon Deacons instant stability at the most critical position. Head coach Jake Dickert admits the team still needs to tighten execution, but with Lopez leading and the defense in strong shape, the focus is now squarely on game prep for their opener against Akron.

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Wake Forest’s surprising third-place finish last season—despite being picked 16th—sets the stage for a bold new chapter under first-year coach Jake Dickert. With fresh offensive firepower led by transfer QB Gio Lopez, who shares a strong rapport with his new OC from South Alabama, the offense is poised to explode. Though they lost their top rusher, Ty Clark and other emerging backs are ready to step up. The receiving corps is rebuilt with Carlos Hernandez returning and a wave of new transfers, plus a Vanderbilt tight end adding depth. Defensively, they’re stacked: four key defensive linemen return, Aiden Hall anchors linebacker, and Frank Cusano steps in. The secondary brings back two starters and a seasoned transfer corner. Special teams? Their reliable kicker is back, and a new punter is primed to make an impact. This isn’t just rebuilding—it’s reloading for a breakout year.

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Wake Forest’s football team is primed for a breakout season as they gear up for their opener against Akron, with four standout players already earning national watchlist honors. Defensive end Langston Hardy, ACC leader in tackles for loss last year, eyes the Chuck Bednarik Award. Interior lineman Dallas Afalava, back on the Polynesian Player of the Year list for the second straight year, brings relentless pressure. Davaughn Patterson, Wake’s top pass defender, is headed to the Senior Bowl Watchlist, while receiver Carlos Hernandez leads the team in receiving and is a finalist for Hispanic Player of the Year. With elite talent and high expectations, the Demon Deacons aim to repeat their nine-win success—and fans will get their first glimpse at this rising squad when they host Akron on Thursday night.

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