Upcoming Event: Football versus Tulane on September 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
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Four Set for Annual ACC Kickoff
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM | Football
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Redshirt senior tight end Jeremiah Hasley, redshirt junior linebacker Luke Mergott and sophomore running back Nate Sheppard, along with head coach Manny Diaz, will represent Duke at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff.
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The group will be at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown Friday for the annual event that brings together local, regional, and national media with ACC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, bowl partners and ACC Network personnel. On Friday, student-athletes and coaches from California, Duke, North Carolina, Pitt, SMU and Wake Forest will participate in a variety of interview formats. Other highlights include guest speakers and photo opportunities. Media in attendance will also vote on the Preseason All-ACC Team as well as the predicted league order of finish.
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Fans can experience the event via ACC Network or through the Watch ESPN app.
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The Duke portions of the event will be covered across a variety of digital and social media platforms, including the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of Blue Devil football: @DukeFootball. Fans can also follow along with the entire experience on the ACC Football Kickoff homepage HERE.
Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
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The group will be at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown Friday for the annual event that brings together local, regional, and national media with ACC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, bowl partners and ACC Network personnel. On Friday, student-athletes and coaches from California, Duke, North Carolina, Pitt, SMU and Wake Forest will participate in a variety of interview formats. Other highlights include guest speakers and photo opportunities. Media in attendance will also vote on the Preseason All-ACC Team as well as the predicted league order of finish.
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Fans can experience the event via ACC Network or through the Watch ESPN app.
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The Duke portions of the event will be covered across a variety of digital and social media platforms, including the official Twitter and Instagram accounts of Blue Devil football: @DukeFootball. Fans can also follow along with the entire experience on the ACC Football Kickoff homepage HERE.
Season tickets for the upcoming season may be purchased online at goduke.com/footballtix or by calling the Duke Athletics Ticket Office at 919-681-BLUE (2583).
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#GoDuke
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