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11/13/2026 4:29:00 PM | Football
In his second season as offensive coordinator at Wake Forest, Ezell has overseen a unit that is scoring a program-record 43.3 points per game.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest football head coach Jake Dickert announced on Friday that offensive coordinator Rob Ezell has signed a contract extension.
Under Ezell's leadership, the Demon Deacon offense this season is scoring more than 43 points per game and led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who is the only quarterback in the country with 24 or more total touchdowns to just one turnover.
"Coach Ezell has proven to be one of the best offensive minds in the country," Dickert said. "His work with our offense the last two years has been tremendous, and I look forward to what he can do in the future here at Wake Forest."
Wake Forest has scored 30 or more points in eight of nine games so far this season including eclipsing 40 points in three different ACC victories along with a program modern era-record 77 points against Merrimack last weekend. In total, 18 different Demon Deacons have scored an offensive touchdown.
Reunited with Ezell following two seasons together at South Alabama, Lopez is one of the nation's top quarterbacks so far in 2026, as he's been named a semifinalist for both the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards – presented annually to the top player in the country – along with being the only quarterback in the conference this season to be named ACC Quarterback of the Week three times.
Wide receiver Carlos Hernandez, meanwhile, is in the middle of a breakout campaign, as the senior has already set career highs in receptions (61), receiving yards (945) and receiving touchdowns (seven). He was also added to the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in the country. Wide receiver Jack Foley is averaging 19.9 yards per reception on 28 catches this season, the third-highest yards per reception in the ACC this year.
Dominick Barry also became the first Demon Deacon tight end with three receiving touchdowns in a single game since Jake Freudenthal against NC State on Nov. 2, 2019, while Kameron Johnson, Matthew Lusardi and Will Lorezel have also logged touchdown receptions.
The offensive line has also allowed just 13 sacks through nine games while the running back trio of Ty Clark III, Deuce Lawrence and Jamar Searcy have combined for nearly 950 yards on the ground with 15 touchdown runs.
During the 2025 season, the Demon Deacons scored 30 or more points six times while also generating 27 plays of 30 yards or more, its most explosive-play total since 2022.
2027 Season Tickets On-Sale Now
While there is still plenty of action left to catch in the 2026 season, fans can go ahead and secure their season tickets for the 2027 season now. Big Four rivals North Carolina and NC State both come to Winston-Salem, along with Cal, Georgia Tech, Campbell, and Tulane, for six home games at Allegacy Financial Stadium. The Deacs also open the season on Saturday, Aug. 28, in Toronto against Syracuse, the first college football game ever played at BMO Field and only the second game Wake Forest has played outside the United States. Then they meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 9. Season ticket holders have a seat for all six home games, beginning with Campbell on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Anyone who purchases a season ticket for the 2027 season will also receive exclusive presale access for 2026 postseason play. More information on presale opportunities for the Syracuse and Notre Dame games are coming soon.
Season Ticket holders for the 2027 season will also get to experience the opening of the first phase of The Grounds, a transformative mixed-use entertainment district right next to Allegacy Financial Stadium. Big things are happening in DEACTOWN. Don't miss out.
Next Up
Wake Forest travels to Dallas on Saturday to face a highly-regarded SMU team at noon ET on ESPN immediately following the conclusion of College GameDay. The Mustangs are undefeated at home since joining the ACC in 2024, with the matchup pitting two of the country's best quarterbacks in Gio Lopez and Kevin Jennings.
Under Ezell's leadership, the Demon Deacon offense this season is scoring more than 43 points per game and led by quarterback Gio Lopez, who is the only quarterback in the country with 24 or more total touchdowns to just one turnover.
"Coach Ezell has proven to be one of the best offensive minds in the country," Dickert said. "His work with our offense the last two years has been tremendous, and I look forward to what he can do in the future here at Wake Forest."
Wake Forest has scored 30 or more points in eight of nine games so far this season including eclipsing 40 points in three different ACC victories along with a program modern era-record 77 points against Merrimack last weekend. In total, 18 different Demon Deacons have scored an offensive touchdown.
Reunited with Ezell following two seasons together at South Alabama, Lopez is one of the nation's top quarterbacks so far in 2026, as he's been named a semifinalist for both the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards – presented annually to the top player in the country – along with being the only quarterback in the conference this season to be named ACC Quarterback of the Week three times.
Wide receiver Carlos Hernandez, meanwhile, is in the middle of a breakout campaign, as the senior has already set career highs in receptions (61), receiving yards (945) and receiving touchdowns (seven). He was also added to the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in the country. Wide receiver Jack Foley is averaging 19.9 yards per reception on 28 catches this season, the third-highest yards per reception in the ACC this year.
Dominick Barry also became the first Demon Deacon tight end with three receiving touchdowns in a single game since Jake Freudenthal against NC State on Nov. 2, 2019, while Kameron Johnson, Matthew Lusardi and Will Lorezel have also logged touchdown receptions.
The offensive line has also allowed just 13 sacks through nine games while the running back trio of Ty Clark III, Deuce Lawrence and Jamar Searcy have combined for nearly 950 yards on the ground with 15 touchdown runs.
During the 2025 season, the Demon Deacons scored 30 or more points six times while also generating 27 plays of 30 yards or more, its most explosive-play total since 2022.
2027 Season Tickets On-Sale Now
While there is still plenty of action left to catch in the 2026 season, fans can go ahead and secure their season tickets for the 2027 season now. Big Four rivals North Carolina and NC State both come to Winston-Salem, along with Cal, Georgia Tech, Campbell, and Tulane, for six home games at Allegacy Financial Stadium. The Deacs also open the season on Saturday, Aug. 28, in Toronto against Syracuse, the first college football game ever played at BMO Field and only the second game Wake Forest has played outside the United States. Then they meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 9. Season ticket holders have a seat for all six home games, beginning with Campbell on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Anyone who purchases a season ticket for the 2027 season will also receive exclusive presale access for 2026 postseason play. More information on presale opportunities for the Syracuse and Notre Dame games are coming soon.
Season Ticket holders for the 2027 season will also get to experience the opening of the first phase of The Grounds, a transformative mixed-use entertainment district right next to Allegacy Financial Stadium. Big things are happening in DEACTOWN. Don't miss out.
Next Up
Wake Forest travels to Dallas on Saturday to face a highly-regarded SMU team at noon ET on ESPN immediately following the conclusion of College GameDay. The Mustangs are undefeated at home since joining the ACC in 2024, with the matchup pitting two of the country's best quarterbacks in Gio Lopez and Kevin Jennings.
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