News Summary
The Atlantic Coast Conference has revealed the lineup for its 2025 Football Kickoff event, set for July 22-24 in Charlotte, NC. Featuring participation from all 17 ACC schools, the event will showcase 68 student-athletes, including quarterbacks, offensive and defensive linemen, and linebackers, highlighting the experience and talent within the conference. Live coverage will be provided by the ACC Network, ensuring fans engage with their favorite teams as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Charlotte, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced its lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Football Kickoff event, scheduled to occur from July 22 to July 24 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. This event will highlight participation from all 17 schools within the ACC, showcasing a total of 68 student-athletes and their respective head coaches, marking a significant moment as the conference gears up for the upcoming football season.
The event will see representation from various positions, including 14 quarterbacks, 10 offensive linemen, 11 defensive linemen, 11 defensive backs, and 12 linebackers. A majority of the attending student-athletes are upperclassmen, indicating experience and leadership within their teams as they prepare for the challenges of the season.
Event Schedule and Highlights
The kickoff will span three days, with a set schedule for each participating school:
July 22
- California – Head Coach: Justin Wilcox
- Devin Brown (R-Jr., QB, Gilbert, Ariz.)
- Aidan Keanaaina (R-Sr., DL, Brighton, Colo.)
- Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Fr., QB, Ewa Beach, Hawaii)
- Cade Uluave (Jr., LB, South Jordan, Utah)
- Miami – Head Coach: Mario Cristobal
- Carson Beck (R-Sr., QB, Jacksonville, Fla.)
- Wesley Bissainthe (Sr., LB, Miami, Fla.)
- Francis Mauigoa (Jr., OL, Ili’ili, American Samoa)
- Akheem Mesidor (R-Sr., DL, Ottawa, Ontario)
- SMU – Head Coach: Rhett Lashlee
- Kevin Jennings (R-Jr., QB, Oak Cliff, Texas)
- Alexander Kilgore (Jr., LB, Katy, Texas)
- Isaiah Nwokobia (R-Sr., S, Dallas, Texas)
- Logan Parr (R-Sr., OL, Helotes, Texas)
- Stanford – Head Coach: Frank Reich
- Simione Pale (Jr., OL, Elk Grove, Calif.)
- Sam Roush (Sr., TE, Nashville, Tenn.)
- Tevarua Tafiti (Sr., OLB, Waipahu, Hawaii)
- Collin Wright (Sr., CB, Missouri City, Texas)
- Virginia – Head Coach: Tony Elliott
- Jahmeer Carter (Gr., DT, Baltimore, Md.)
- Noah Josey (Gr., OL, Murfreesboro, Tenn.)
- Mitchell Melton (Gr., DE, Silver Spring, Md.)
- Chandler Morris (Gr., QB, Highland Park, Texas)
July 23
- Florida State – Head Coach: Mike Norvell
- Tommy Castellanos (Sr., QB, Waycross, Ga.)
- Darrell Jackson Jr. (R-Sr., DL, Havana, Fla.)
- Richie Leonard IV (R-Sr., OL, Cocoa, Fla.)
- Earl Little Jr. (R-Jr., DB, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Georgia Tech – Head Coach: Brent Key
- Kyle Efford (R-Jr., LB, Dacula, Ga.)
- Haynes King (R-Sr., QB, Longview, Texas)
- Malik Rutherford (R-Sr., WR, Miami, Fla.)
- Keylan Rutledge (Sr., OL, Royston, Ga.)
- Louisville – Head Coach: Jeff Brohm
- Chris Bell (Sr., WR, Yazoo City, Miss.)
- Miller Moss (R-Sr., QB, Los Angeles, Calif.)
- T.J. Quinn (R-Sr., LB, Valdosta, Ga.)
- Antonio Watts (R-Jr., LB, Columbus, Ga.)
- Pitt – Head Coach: Pat Narduzzi
- Lyndon Cooper (R-Sr., OL, Atlanta, Ga.)
- Kyle Louis (R-Jr., LB, East Orange, N.J.)
- Javon McIntyre (R-Sr., DB, Bear, Del.)
- Desmond Reid (Sr., RB, Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- Syracuse – Head Coach: Fran Brown
- Duce Chestnut (R-Sr., DB, Camden, N.J.)
- Rickie Collins (R-So., QB, Baton Rouge, La.)
- Derek McDonald (R-Sr., LB, Atlanta, Ga.)
- Dion Wilson Jr. (R-Sr., DL, Parris, Calif.)
- Wake Forest – Head Coach: Jake Dickert
- Nick Andersen (Sr., DB, Clifton, Va.)
- Demond Claiborne (Sr., RB, Aylett, Va.)
- Devin Kylany (R-Sr., OL, Lake Stevens, Wash.)
- Davaughn Patterson (R-So., DB, Jacksonville, Fla.)
July 24
- Boston College – Head Coach: Bill O’Brien
- Lewis Bond (R-Sr., WR, Chicago, Ill.)
- Daveon Crouch (Sr., LB, Tampa, Fla.)
- KP Price (Jr., DB, Baltimore, Md.)
- Logan Taylor (R-Sr., OL, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia)
- Clemson – Head Coach: Dabo Swinney
- Cade Klubnik (Sr., QB, Austin, Texas)
- T.J. Parker (Jr., DE, Phenix City, Ala.)
- Antonio Williams (R-Jr., WR, Irmo, S.C.)
- Peter Woods (Jr., DL, Alabaster, Ala.)
- Duke – Head Coach: Manny Diaz
- Darian Mensah (R-So., QB, San Luis Obispo, Calif.)
- Brian Parker II (R-Jr., OL, Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Chandler Rivers (Sr., CB, Beaumont, Texas)
- Wesley Williams (R-Jr., DE, Gainesville, Va.)
- North Carolina – Head Coach: Bill Belichick
- Thaddeus Dixon (R-Sr., DB, Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Will Hardy (Sr., DB, Lawrenceville, Ga.)
- Gio Lopez (R-So., QB, Madison, Ala.)
- Jordan Shipp (So., WR, Charlotte, N.C.)
- NC State – Head Coach: Dave Doeren
- CJ Bailey (So., QB, Miami, Fla.)
- Brandon Cleveland (Sr., DT, Tampa, Fla.)
- Caden Fordham (Gr., LB, Ponte Vedra, Fla.)
- Justin Joly (Sr., TE, Brewster, N.Y.)
- Virginia Tech – Head Coach: Brent Pry
- Kyron Drones (R-Sr., QB, Houston, Texas)
- Donavon Greene (Gr., WR, Mount Airy, N.C.)
- Kelvin Gilliam Jr. (R-Sr., DL, Richmond, Va.)
- Jaden Keller (R-Sr., LB, Bristol, Va.)
Event Accessibility and Coverage
The ACC Network will provide live coverage of the event each day, starting at 9 a.m. This coverage ensures that fans, alumni, and college football enthusiasts can follow along with the proceedings and get to know their teams and athletes ahead of the season.
Background on ACC Football
The ACC has long been a key player in college football, with its member institutions consistently competing at a high level. As evidenced by the participation of multiple upperclassmen and the return of various teams to bowl games, including the Virginia Tech Hokies in their 36th bowl appearance, the conference continues to evolve and showcase its talent. The ACC Football Kickoff serves as an annual tradition that brings attention to the teams and athletes as they embark on a new season, fostering excitement among fans and communities alike.
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- Google Search: ACC Football Kickoff 2025
- Wake Forest at ACC Football Kickoff
- Google Scholar: ACC Football Kickoff
- Virginia Tech Football Players at ACC Kickoff
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- Pitt to Send Four Players to ACC Football Kickoff
- Google News: 2025 College Football News
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