India, Nov. 14 -- Wake Forest Demon Deacons are facing SMU Mustangs on the road and have established a commanding 28-0 lead with about 9 minutes remaining in the first half.

Quarterback Gio Lopez has played a key role in the team's strong start, completing six of his 12 pass attempts for 105 yards and a touchdown. While Lopez has impressed with his performance on the field, head coach Jake Dickert had already expressed his admiration for the quarterback shortly before kickoff.

During an on-field radio interview with a presenter on the AT&T broadcast, Dickert spoke about Lopez's competitive mindset and explained how his personality influences the team.

"This dude's competitive character is off the charts, and when that's the face of you...