University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Set for 2026 ACC Football Kickoff
6/24/2026 3:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt Football will be represented by Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and three standout student-athletes at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, which will be held July 15-17 in Charlotte, N.C.
Joining Narduzzi for the annual preseason media event are quarterback Mason Heintschel, linebacker Braylan Lovelace and offensive lineman Ryan Baer.
The ACC Football Kickoff annually serves as the league's premier preseason media event, bringing together coaches, student-athletes and media members from across the conference to preview the upcoming season.
The ACC Network will once again provide wall-to-wall coverage of the event, broadcasting live each day.
The Panthers, along with California, Duke, North Carolina, SMU and Wake Forest, will participate on Friday, July 17. Additional programming and coverage surrounding Pitt's appearance at the three-day event will be announced at a later date.
