What happened: Wake Forest opened a 42-0 lead over SMU in the second quarter on Saturday behind five rushing touchdowns. Gio Lopez scored twice on the ground as the Demon Deacons averaged 7.1 yards per carry.
Why it matters: Ranked No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings, Wake Forest entered the Week 11 matchup at 8-1 overall. The dominant half follows head coach Jake Dickert agreeing to a long-term contract extension on Friday.
By the numbers: Wake Forest averaged 7.1 yards per carry across five first-half rushing touchdowns and outgained SMU 284-60 in total yards.
What to watch: Wake Forest looks to finish out the second half in Dallas and protect its position in the College Football Playoff race.