Gio Lopez, a rising star quarterback at South Alabama, has been given a positive start at Wake Forest after being overlooked by larger programs. His former coach, Bill Belichick, wanted him as his starting quarterback at North Carolina. Despite initially doubting himself, Gio eventually landed a lucrative $2 million contract with the school. Despite this, Lopez's transfer to Wake Forest has been hailed as a breath of fresh air for the team. The team had been struggling last season, with a poor start and a lack of accountability from their coaching staff. Gio's performance at Wake was seen as a crucial moment in the professionalization of college football.