Record ACC Victory
Wake Forest Dominates Stanford With Record 57-3 Victory in ACC Play
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Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert said, “Every time I challenge this group, it’s incredible how they respond.” Defensive end Langston Hardy said Dickert had challenged the team to play a full four quarters.
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Stanford was without leading tackler Matt Rose, who was ruled out on game day because of an undisclosed injury. Coach Tavita Pritchard said Rose’s absence “makes a big impact.”
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Before the matchup, Stanford quarterback Davis Warren was coming off a 396-yard, three-touchdown performance against Georgia Tech and had gone 143 pass attempts without an interception.
Wake Forest demolished Stanford 57-3 in an ACC game, recording its largest margin of victory in conference play. Quarterback Gio Lopez dominated the game, rushing for three touchdowns and throwing for two while totaling 88 rushing yards and 265 passing yards in just three quarters Herald Sun. The victory capped a strong week for the Demon Deacons after they upset Louisville the previous week.
Stanford's road losing streak extended to a school-record 13 games, and the Cardinal have now scored single-digit points in each of their three losses this season SI. The blowout exposed Stanford's weakness without leading tackler Matt Rose, who was ruled out on game day due to an undisclosed injury.
Lopez Takes Over in Dominant First Half
Wake Forest's offense exploded early, scoring on four of their six first-half possessions to build a 29-3 lead at halftime Herald Sun. Gio Lopez accounted for most of the damage, recording multiple touchdowns before the break. With eight seconds remaining in the half, Lopez scored again to put the game completely out of reach. Wake Forest's efficiency was stunning — they converted nearly every opportunity into points.
Stanford Defense Crippled by Key Injury
Matt Rose's absence severely hampered Stanford's defense. Coach Tavita Pritchard said the loss of his leading tackler "makes a big impact." Playing without Rose, the Cardinal managed only 197 total yards of offense against Wake Forest's defense. The missing linebacker disrupted communication and coverage across the defensive unit, leaving Stanford unable to contain the Demon Deacons.
Quarterback Davis Warren, who had thrown 143 consecutive passes without an interception coming into the game, couldn't find rhythm. Stanford's offense sputtered from start to finish, never generating sustained momentum against Wake Forest's aggressive unit.
Wake Forest Coach Challenges Team to New Heights
Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert challenged his team to play a full four quarters of complete football, and they responded emphatically. "Every time I challenge this group, it's incredible how they respond," Dickert said after the win Last Word on Sports. Defensive end Langston Hardy confirmed the message resonated throughout the locker room. The Demon Deacons proved they could execute at a high level for a complete game.
Record-Breaking Road Woes Continue for Stanford
Stanford's loss was its 13th consecutive defeat on the road — a new school record for futility SI. The Cardinal have now scored seven points or fewer in three of their four losses this season. The program's road struggles suggest deeper structural problems that extend beyond injuries or a single bad game.
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