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Wake Forest Hosts Stanford in ACC Showdown
3 Oct
Summary
- Wake Forest secured a 30-27 victory over Louisville last week.
- Stanford begins a challenging stretch with five road games in seven.
- Wake Forest holds a 2-1 all-time advantage against Stanford.
The ACC conference continues its unpredictable nature as Wake Forest prepares to host Stanford on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This matchup is set for a noon ET kickoff at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, and will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
Wake Forest is coming off a hard-fought 30-27 victory over Louisville last week. The Demon Deacons' schedule presents a mix of home and away games, including upcoming road trips to NC State and Cal. Stanford, meanwhile, begins a demanding road swing, with five of their next seven games played away from home, including a notable trip to Notre Dame.
The historical series between these two teams slightly favors Wake Forest, with the Demon Deacons holding a 2-1 all-time record against the Cardinal. Their last encounter in 2024 saw Wake Forest emerge victorious with a 27-24 score.
Stanford's strengths lie in ball security, having not thrown an interception and fumbling only once in their recent loss to Duke. However, Wake Forest's offense is expected to exploit Stanford's defensive weaknesses, particularly their struggles on third downs, excessive penalties, and a vulnerable pass defense. Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez has been performing well, supported by a strong running game that has averaged over five yards per carry recently.
Wake Forest is predicted to win this contest with a score of 37-17, with the latest consensus line favoring them by 14.5 points and an over/under of 53.5.
