Wake Forest Routs California 41-7 in Berkeley
A decisive victory strengthens Wake Forest's ACC title case by showcasing an efficient passing attack with newly impactful playmakers.
Overview
- Wake Forest overwhelmed California 41-7 in Berkeley, with the Demon Deacons building a 34-0 halftime lead and outgaining the Golden Bears 394-142 in the first half.
- Quarterback Gio Lopez threw four touchdown passes and finished with 267 yards, repeatedly slicing through Cal's defense with quick, high-efficiency drives.
- Freshman tight end Dominick Barry broke out with four catches for 102 yards and three touchdowns, becoming a newly prominent scoring target for Wake Forest.
- The result, delivered on Oct. 17, improved Wake Forest to 6-1 (4-1 ACC) and returned the program to the AP Top 25, reinforcing its conference and postseason outlook.
- Cal fell to 3-4 (2-2 ACC), continued recent home struggles, and opened a quarterback competition after Jackson Brousseau was replaced by Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele in the second half.