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Wake Forest secures dominant 57-3 victory over Stanford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Wake Forest secures dominant 57-3 victory over Stanford

Summary

Wake Forest defeated Stanford 57-3 on Saturday, showcasing a nearly complete performance. The Demon Deacons displayed significant improvement, overcoming issues like penalties that had plagued them in previous weeks. Quarterback Gio Lopez contributed with three rushing touchdowns and five total touchdowns, marking a strong return from injury. Head coach Jake Dickert emphasized a need for continued progress, highlighting areas for improvement despite the convincing win. Wake Forest stands at 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the ACC, as attention shifts to upcoming games and potential ranking implications.

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By the Numbers

•Wake Forest scored 57 points while allowing only 3 against Stanford.
•Gio Lopez recorded three rushing touchdowns and five total touchdowns.
•The team has now improved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the ACC.
•Head coach Jake Dickert noted the need to address penalties going forward.
•Wake Forest aims for continued success in upcoming matchups.

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1:41 PMYahoo Sports — What Wake Forest Said After the Stanford Win

What they're saying

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It wasn’t that Wake Forest beat Stanford on Saturday. The Demon Deacons were expected to win. It was more about how the Deacs won. They were convincing in the 57-3 win. They were not yet complete (penalties) against an undermanned Stanford team. But they were as close to complete as they had been all year. …
— Yahoo Sports

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