Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Madison, Alabama, USA |
Latest News about Gio Lopez
08/09/2026
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez was named a Manning Award Star of the Week following his Demon Deacons debut. He completed 21 of 32 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-16 season-opening win over Akron on September 3, 2026. The performance was the first three-touchdown game of his college career since November 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Gio Lopez is a college football quarterback who has played for South Alabama, North Carolina, and Wake Forest. He is a dual-threat passer and runner, and he is listed as a redshirt junior for Wake Forest in the 2026 season. |
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| Position | Quarterback |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'0" |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 3 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | James Clemens High School |
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Family
| Father | Barney Lopez |
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Career
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| South Alabama Highlights | Named Most Valuable Player of the 2023 68 Ventures Bowl after leading the program to its first bowl victory; earned All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention in 2024. | ||||||
| 2024 Season Stats |
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| 2025 Season Stats (North Carolina) |
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| Transfer Note | Transferred from North Carolina to Wake Forest before the 2026 season. | ||||||
| Career Passing Yards (through 2026 season) | 5861 | ||||||
| 2026 Season Highlights | Named a Manning Award Star of the Week after his Wake Forest debut against Akron, where he threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a three-star recruit coming out of high school, and was named First Team All-State by the Alabama Sportswriters Association in his senior season. | |
| 2. Transferred from South Alabama to North Carolina, reportedly on a contract worth about $2 million. | |
| 3. Hit a game-winning touchdown and two-point conversion in a double-overtime win at Purdue in 2026. |
