SURGE: Wake Forest, Syracuse & North Carolina ACC PREVIEW—Gio Lopez READY to LEAD Demon Deacons

Wake Forest eyes another breakthrough ACC football season as quarterback Gio Lopez reunites with offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, sparking high hopes in Winston-Salem. Can Jake Dickert's squad sustain defensive dominance after a quiet 9-win campaign, even as stars Karon Prunty and Demond Claiborne depart? Cam Lemons highlights Carlos Hernandez’s evolution into Lopez’s trusted target and spotlights freshman Deuce Lawrence as a breakout running back threat.

Syracuse rides a wave of optimism with Steve Angeli back at QB after an injury, but the Orange’s untested receiving corps faces scrutiny after major portal exits and a devastating injury to 5-star Calvin Russell. Locked On Syracuse host Jackson Holzer breaks down Fran Brown’s job security and explains why a loaded secondary led by Chris Peal could anchor a defensive resurgence. Plus, North Carolina’s fan base faces tough questions as Bill Belichick enters a critical second season in Chapel Hill—can Billy Edwards spark the offense and reverse fading momentum?

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