Stanford Will Face Wake Forest on Saturday
Stanford travels to Winston-Salem this Saturday afternoon for an Atlantic Coast Conference football matchup.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Football
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Stanford travels to Winston-Salem on Saturday afternoon to face Wake Forest in an upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference football game. Stanford enters the matchup with a 2-2 overall record, while Wake Forest holds a 3-1 mark.
Why it matters
The game serves as a critical conference matchup for both teams as they seek to improve their standing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Both programs are coming off narrow victories and aim to build momentum through offensive execution.
Wake Forest currently holds a 3-1 overall record, while Stanford stands at 2-2. In their previous outings, Stanford recorded 86 rushing yards and 396 passing yards, while Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez tallied 194 receiving yards.
The players
Stanford
Stanford is a university athletic program that competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Wake Forest
Wake Forest is a university athletic program that hosts home games in Winston-Salem.
Carlos Hernandez
Carlos Hernandez is a standout wide receiver who recorded 194 yards in the team's victory over Louisville.
Davis Warren
Davis Warren is a quarterback for Stanford who recorded a career-high 396 passing yards against Georgia Tech.
Gio Lopez
Gio Lopez is a quarterback who led the passing offense in the recent Wake Forest win.
The details
Stanford aims to establish a balanced offensive attack after logging 34 points against Georgia Tech, while Wake Forest plans to utilize Carlos Hernandez in multiple formations to create open opportunities. Wake Forest relies on the passing production of Gio Lopez, who threw for 225 yards in their recent 30-27 victory over Louisville.
Timeline
The teams last met in 2010 when Stanford defeated Wake Forest 68-24.
Stanford previously played at Wake Forest in 2009.
The upcoming game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
The Big Picture
This game marks the first meeting between the two schools since the 2010 matchup. It continues the recent scheduling integration between historic programs following the 2010 Stanford vs. Wake Forest game.
The outcome will directly shift the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, as both teams are looking to climb above the .500 conference mark. Fantasy owners should monitor the target distribution for Carlos Hernandez following his 194-yard performance against Louisville.
The takeaway
Both teams are currently utilizing high-volume passing strategies to overcome inconsistent rushing production. Implementing a more balanced offensive attack will likely prove necessary for either side to secure a win on Saturday.
Further reading
For more on conference developments, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS Sports.
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