The ACC is losing big-name quarterbacks like Sam Hartman, DJ Uiagalelei, Devin Leary and Malik Cunningham from last season, but the roster for the ACC Football Kickoff is a reminder that there is still plenty of talent at the position entering 2023. Of the league's 14 programs, 11 are slated to bring quarterbacks to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the unofficial kickoff for a new season.
Some like North Carolina's Drake Maye, Florida State's Jordan Travis and Duke's Riley Leonard are proven stars. Others such as Clemson's Cade Klubnik and Wake Forest's Mitch Griffis are stepping into the new territory by beginning the season as starters. Klubnik and the Tigers' offense figure to be a hot topic during the three-day event as Clemson welcomes new coordinator Garrett Riley to try and spark a unit that underachieved in 2022.
The Tigers have won seven of the past eight ACC Championship Games, but there is a perception that they are slipping a bit after missing out on the College Football Playoff for two straight seasons. Florida State and a bevy of others are hungry to change the balance of power in the ACC, and the ACC Football Kickoff will help cement the storylines surrounding the conference entering the 2023 season.
Below is the full list of participants making the rounds to close out the ACC Football Kickoff on Thursday. All times Eastern.
Thursday, July 27
North Carolina (10 a.m.) -- Mack Brown | QB Drake Maye, LB Cedric Gray, TE John Copenhaver
Clemson (11 a.m.) -- Dabo Swinney | QB Cade Klubnik, OL Will Putnam, DL Tyler Davis
Wake Forest (12:45 p.m.) -- Dave Clawson | QB Mitch Griffis, OL Michael Jurgens, LB Chase Jones
Boston College (1:30 p.m.) -- Jeff Hafley | QB Emmett Morehead, DL Donovan Ezeiruaku, OL Christian Mahogany
NC State (2:30 p.m.) -- Dave Doeren | QB Brennan Armstrong, LB Payton Wilson, DB Aydan White
Check these out...
- Maye fueled by struggles: UNC's Heisman candidate wants a better finish than 2022
- Infectious confidence: Riley, Klubnik meshing to help Clemson's offense
- Jordan Travis stresses confidence: FSU signal-caller ready for 'special' season in 2023
- Immediate ROI: How Jeff Brohm is planning for success at Louisville
- Narduzzi on NIL: Pitt coach suggests 'lids' on deals with players
- The right blend: Cristobal touts roster, staff overhaul as Miami eyes reboot
- Mario Cristobal speaks on soccer superstar: Miami using Lionel Messi as recruiting tool for Hurricanes
- State of the ACC: Jim Phillips talks league's financials, addresses Northwestern scandal
- Clemson vs. FSU: Different roster-building philosophies will define ACC title race in 2023
