CONTENDER: Is Wake Forest the Top ACC CHALLENGER to Miami? Gio Lopez & Carlos Hernandez STAR in Week 5

Wake Forest demolishes Stanford as Gio Lopez and Carlos Hernandez ignite the Demon Deacons’ ACC title chase. Is Wake truly the second-best football team in the ACC after their 57-3 rout? Julian Council and Kenton Gibbs break down Wake’s dominant defensive line, Lopez’s emergence at quarterback, and the offensive firepower behind their surprising rise. The conversation covers key matchups ahead, the Lopez-Hernandez connection, and how Wake’s schedule sets them up for a possible return to Charlotte.Elsewhere, SMU’s narrow 25-16 win over Boston College raises questions about Kevin Jennings' turnovers and the Mustangs' inconsistency. North Carolina shows grit but falls 37-26 to Notre Dame, exposing defensive depth concerns. Cal’s quarterback issues and offensive woes following a loss to UNLV, along with Syracuse’s QB switch sparking an overtime victory at UConn, round out this week’s high-stakes ACC discussion.Will anyone challenge Miami and Wake Forest for ACC supremacy?Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon - Imagn ImagesSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master.  Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order.   SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service.Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life.  Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.   Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home.Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.