Former North Carolina and South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez has won the starting job at Wake Forest, according to a report by On3.
Lopez, a Madison native who played his high school ball at James Clemens, transferred to Wake Forest during the offseason. With the Demon Deacons, he’s reunited with offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, who helped recruit him to South Alabama in 2023.
Wake Forest has named North Carolina transfer Gio Lopez its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, a source tells @On3. The former South Alabama transfer has thrown for 4,781 career yards and 32 TDs with 12 rushing TDs. https://t.co/zGCPu5EPXMpic.twitter.com/uKs1tlPJQj
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) August 25, 2026
The 6-foot, 220-pound Lopez started 11 games for the Tar Heels in 2025, passing for 1,757 yards and 10 touchdowns with five interceptions. He added three touchdowns rushing…