Wake Forest Edges Purdue 38-36 in Double Overtime

Wake Forest defeated Purdue 38-36 in double overtime at Ross-Ade Stadium to open the season 2-0 after surrendering a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and allowing a late field goal to force overtime. Quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 225 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 59 yards and two scores, including the winning touchdown and two-point conversion in the second overtime. A replay review awarding Carlos Hernandez a first down kept Wake Forest’s final drive alive after Purdue appeared to stop the Demon Deacons on fourth down. Purdue running back Fame Ijeboi rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns, while the Boilermakers finished with 455 total yards to Wake Forest’s 411. Wake Forest avoided turnovers but showed defensive vulnerabilities and struggled to control the game despite making the decisive plays.