updated July 14, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheACC.com) – The stage is set for one of college football’s premier preseason events as the Atlantic Coast Conference welcomes 68 standout student-athletes and all 17 head coaches to the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff, taking place July 22-24 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with ACC Network broadcasting live each day starting at 9 a.m. ET, delivering the most comprehensive coverage in the history of the event.
The 2025 ACC Kickoff will showcase some of the top talent in college football, including 14 quarterbacks, 10 offensive linemen, and a dynamic group of skill position players on offense. Defensively, fans can expect to hear from 10 defensive linemen, 11 defensive backs, and 11 linebackers—a true cross-section of the league’s elite playmakers. Notably, 60 of the 68 players are upperclassmen, bringing leadership, experience, and insight to the media spotlight.
As the ACC kicks off its 73rd season of football, the conference continues to build on its rich legacy. Over the past 12 seasons, the ACC has placed a team in the College Football Playoff (CFP) or BCS National Championship Game nine times, including two teams in the CFP in 2024. Last season, the ACC led all conferences with a record 13 bowl-eligible teams.
The complete list of 2025 ACC Football Kickoff attendees is below:
Tuesday, July 22
California
Head Coach Justin Wilcox – (Bio)
Devin Brown, R-Jr., QB, Gilbert, Ariz. – (Bio)
Aidan Keanaaina, R-Sr., DL, Brighton, Colo. – (Bio)
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Fr., QB, Ewa Beach, Hawaii – (Bio)
Cade Uluave, Jr., LB, South Jordan, Utah – (Bio)
Miami
Head Coach Mario Cristobal – (Bio)
Carson Beck, R-Sr., QB, Jacksonville, Fla. – (Bio)
Wesley Bissainthe, Sr., LB, Miami, Fla. – (Bio)
Francis Mauigoa, Jr., OL, Ili’ili, American Samoa – (Bio)
Akheem Mesidor, R-Sr., DL, Ottawa, Ontario – (Bio)
SMU
Head Coach Rhett Lashlee – (Bio)
Kevin Jennings, R-Jr., QB, Oak Cliff, Texas – (Bio)
Alexander Kilgore, Jr., LB, Katy, Texas – (Bio)
Isaiah Nwokobia, R-Sr., S, Dallas, Texas –
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