Jake Dickert on Wake Forest’s New QB, ACC Depth & Building a Winner | Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated staff writer Bryan Fischer sits down with Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert at ACC Media Days in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July 2026. Dickert discusses what has changed entering year two at Wake Forest, the importance of returning 56 players, and why he believes the ACC is one of the deepest conferences in college football. He also talks about new starting quarterback Gio Lopez, reuniting him with offensive coordinator Rob Ezell, the strength of the Demon Deacons defense, building depth through the transfer portal, and the challenge of creating sustained success at Wake Forest.