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Wake Forest enters a crucial road game against California with a 5-1 record. Gio Lopez's historic five-touchdown performance against NC State sets high expectations for another 350-yard, two-touchdown outing. Jack Foley remains the primary target, filling the void left by Juke Harris's transfer to Tennessee.

This episode breaks down the offensive line protection needed to keep Gio upright and analyzes Langston Hardy's defensive impact against California's speed. We discuss the depth chart battles at receiver and safety, highlighting the risks of losing key personnel.

Hosts Brooke and Tony predict a 31-24 Wake Forest victory, emphasizing the importance of offensive line consistency and receiver separation. Key topics include Gio Lopez's pocket presence, Jack Foley's route running, and Langston Hardy's tackling ability.

In this episode: Offensive Line & Gio Lopez Protection · Receiving Corps & Langston Hardy Defense · Roster Cuts & Score Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cbb/wake/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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