Pitt Football Heads to Charlotte for 2025 ACC Kickoff
7/21/2025 2:37:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH— Pitt Football will be prominently featured on the second day of the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., as the Panthers take center stage on Wednesday, July 23.
As previously announced, head coach Pat Narduzzi will be joined by four player representatives: linebacker Kyle Louis, running back Desmond Reid, offensive lineman Lyndon Cooper and defensive back Javon McIntyre. Together, they will participate in a full day of media interviews, press conferences, and live appearances on ACC Network and other platforms.
The 2025 ACC Kickoff will play host to 17 member institutions represented in Charlotte across three days of programming. Pitt will be joined on Wednesday by Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Syracuse, and Wake Forest.
How to Watch and Follow
Fans can catch Pitt's ACC Kickoff coverage in a variety of ways:
- Live on ACC Network:
- 1:30–1:45 p.m. – Narduzzi featured live on set. Watch here.
- Additional taped segments with players will air throughout the day, including one with Louis and Reid, as well as a second taped interview with Cooper and McIntyre.
- ACC Network Extra: Live press conferences will be streamed via the ESPN app and ACC Network Extra.
- 1:30 p.m. – Pitt's full press conference featuring Coach Narduzzi and players can be viewed live here.
- Live on SiriusXM: You can listen to Narduzzi live on ACC Radio on SiriusXM at 10:40 a.m., followed immediately by Reid and McIntyre at 11a.m.
- Pitt Football Social Media:
- Fans can catch all of Day 2 of the ACC Kickoff here.
Meet the Panthers Representing Pitt
- Pat Narduzzi – 11th-year head coach and second-winningest coach in Pitt history.
- Kyle Louis – Leader of Pitt's defense and an All-America linebacker.
- Desmond Reid – Dynamic running back and one of the country's top playmakers entering 2025.
- Lyndon Cooper – Veteran offensive lineman and key voice on Pitt's front.
- Javon McIntyre – Returning standout safety and one of Pitt's most tenured veterans.
Pitt enters the 2025 season looking to return to ACC Championship contention with a revamped roster and renewed energy. The Panthers will kick off the season at home on Saturday, August 30, against Duquesne.
Stay tuned to Pitt Football's official platforms for ACC Kickoff coverage and exclusive content from Charlotte.
