ACC Kickoff 2025 Announces Multiple Football Teams, Key Players, Coaches Participation

The 2025 ACC Kickoff media event will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from July 22-24, featuring coaches and players from ACC football teams sharing insights ahead of the season. Stanford will be represented by head coach Frank Reich, general manager Andrew Luck, and key players including senior tight end Sam Roush, though their starting quarterback remains undecided among several contenders. Syracuse plans to send four players along with coach Fran Brown to the event, highlighting their defensive backs and a transfer quarterback competing for the starting role. North Carolina's football delegation includes head coach Bill Belichick and players such as quarterback Gio Lopez, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, and defensive backs Thaddeus Dixon and Will Hardy, signaling expectations for Lopez as the starting quarterback. The ACC Network will stream all press conferences live, providing fans and media full access to the event. Additionally, the ACC Tip-Off basketball event in October will feature key UNC players and coach Hubert Davis discussing the upcoming basketball season.