Two-deep

Wake Forest

vs Merrimack · Sat Nov 7 · 03:30 PM ET · ACC Network

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBGio Lopez
  2. RBTy Clark III
  3. WRAntonio Meeks
  4. TEWill Loerzel
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 2, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    91
    Gio LopezRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    79
    Steele PizzellaRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEGabe Kirschke
  2. NTZach Lohavichan
  3. DTDallas Afalava
  4. RDELangston Hardy
  5. WLBFrank Cusano
  6. MLBAiden Hall
  7. LCBDeuce Blades II
  8. SSDavaughn Patterson
  9. FSRushaun Tongue
  10. RCBAshaad Williams
  11. NBBraylon Johnson
RB
  1. 4
    91
    Ty Clark IIIJR
    Starter
  2. 22
    74
    Deuce LawrenceFR
  3. 1
    74
    KD DanielsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 14
    91
    Antonio MeeksRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    79
    Jack FoleyRS FR
  3. 9
    76
    Chase TylerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Wake Forest Demon Deacons plays Merrimack at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Wake Forest depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJake Dickertsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorRob Ezell
Defensive CoordinatorScottie Hazelton
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 2

Points/G
39.1
Yards/G
457.4
Pass Yds/G
282.6
Rush Yds/G
174.8
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
50.98%
Total TD
39
Sacks
20
TFL
41
INT
3
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #15 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.6 pts

Strength of schedule so far this season.

2025 SP+: 1.6

85%

Roster talent: 54th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #39 national

6%

Returning production: 14%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +1.6 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

12 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: A. Meeks (WR, 91, from Louisville)

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Wake Forest Starting Quarterback

Wake Forest Demon Deacons starting lineup

Wake Forest starting lineup: QB Gio Lopez, RB Ty Clark III, WR-X Antonio Meeks, TE Will Loerzel. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Gio Lopez is the projected starting quarterback for Wake Forest as of November 2, 2026. Steele Pizzella is listed second.

Wake Forest also projects Ty Clark III at running back, Antonio Meeks at wide receiver and Will Loerzel at tight end.

The full Wake Forest Demon Deacons two-deep was last updated November 2, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Gio Lopez · QBTy Clark III · RBAntonio Meeks · WR-XWill Loerzel · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Wake Forest's starting quarterback?
Gio Lopez is the projected starting quarterback for Wake Forest as of November 2, 2026. Steele Pizzella is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Wake Forest?
Ty Clark III is the projected starter at running back for Wake Forest, with Deuce Lawrence listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Wake Forest?
Antonio Meeks is the projected starter at wide receiver for Wake Forest, with Jack Foley listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Wake Forest?
Will Loerzel is the projected starter at tight end for Wake Forest, with Dominick Barry listed second.
When was the Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart last updated?
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 2, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Wake Forest's record last season?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons finished 9-4 (4-4 in ACC play).
When does Wake Forest Demon Deacons play next?
Wake Forest Demon Deacons plays Merrimack at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 03:30 PM ET.
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Full Wake Forest roster

Every player on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Antonio Meeks, Jack Foley, Chase Tyler

WR: Carlos Hernandez, Bryce Kania, Walker Bryson

WR: Kam Shanks, Drayden Dickmann, Elijah Otieno

LT: Tolu Olajide, Elliot Demaine, Uber Ajongo

LG: Clinton Richard, Fletcher Turk

C: Will Way, John Ohnegian

RG: Ryan Berger, Jack Hines, Derrell Johnson II

RT: Aidan Martin, George Steih

TE: Will Loerzel, Dominick Barry, Kamrean Johnson, Landon Morris

QB: Gio Lopez, Steele Pizzella

RB: Ty Clark III, Deuce Lawrence, KD Daniels, Jamar Searcy

Defense

DE: Gabe Kirschke, Tyler Walton, Kerrington Lee

NT: Zach Lohavichan, Matt Herron, Josiah Pratt, Sydir Mitchell

DT: Dallas Afalava, Kadear Dembele, Lucas Smalls-Allen, Brandon Smiley

DE: Langston Hardy, Camden Hardy, D.J. Johnson

WLB: Frank Cusano, Deuce Dyce, Whittman Whaley

MLB: Aiden Hall, Vincent Firenze, Buom Jock

CB: Deuce Blades II, Somad Eaddy, Sascha Garcia

SS: Davaughn Patterson, Myles Turpin

FS: Rushaun Tongue, Micah Bright, Joshua Patterson

CB: Ashaad Williams, Travon West, Freddie Gillens

NB: Braylon Johnson, Zamari Stevenson, Koredell Bartley

RES: Bernard Causey

Special Teams

PT: Ethan Hyams, Jack Ploszay

PK: Connor Calvert, Caleb Carlson

KO: Caleb Carlson, Connor Calvert

LS: Wyatt Freeman, Eli Gilmour

H: Ethan Hyams, Jack Ploszay

PR: Carlos Hernandez, Kam Shanks, Drayden Dickmann

KR: Koredell Bartley, Deuce Lawrence