Gio Lopez named starting quarterback for Wake Forest football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Gio Lopez, a former quarterback from North Carolina, has been named the starting quarterback for Wake Forest for the 2026 season. Lopez transferred to UNC in 2025 from South Alabama, where he had a successful stint. His performance at UNC included throwing for 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions. At Wake Forest, he will take over the role following the transfers of other quarterbacks, including Max Johnson to Georgia Southern.
- •Lopez has thrown for 4,781 career yards and 32 touchdowns.
- •He recorded 12 rushing touchdowns in his career.
- •Wake Forest confirmed Lopez as the starter on August 25, 2026.
- •The college football season begins with Week 0 this weekend.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former UNC football QB named starter at Wake Forest
"Former UNC football quarterback Gio Lopez has been named the starter at Wake Forest.
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