AAC Announces Roster and Fan Engagement Opportunities for 2025 Media Days at the American Football Kickoff….
Here’s a lively update on the 2025 AAC Kickoff & Media Days, including roster details and how fans can get involved:
Dates & Location: Thursday–Friday, July 24–25, 2025, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC .
Schedule: Media sessions begin Thursday at 1 p.m. ET; Friday starts with Commissioner Tim Pernetti’s remarks at 8:15 a.m. ET followed by press conferences featuring all 14 head coaches
Student-athletes: 28 in total, featuring six 2024 all-conference honorees such as:
Shadre Hurst (Tulane OG), William Whitlow Jr. (Memphis DL), Landon Robinson (Navy DL) .
Returning starters (6): Navy’s Blake Horvath, UTSA’s Owen McCown, East Carolina’s Katin Houser, UAB’s Jalen Kitna, Tulsa’s Kirk Francis, Temple’s Evan Simon .
Transfers (2): Memphis’ Brendon Lewis and FAU’s Caden Veltkamp .
️ Fan Engagement Opportunities
Fans can attend in person, registering at TheAmerican.org/Kickoff, to:
Sit in on coach press conferences
Take photos with players and coaches
Participate in meet-and-greets
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Individual breakout sessions with athletes/coaches are also available on Friday .
ESPN+ will provide live coverage on Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT), hosted by Maria Trivelpiece, Rene Ingoglia, and Leger Douzable .
This marks the first time the AAC is hosting the Kickoff in Charlotte, showcasing its efforts to open doors to fans and generate excitement ahead of the 2025 season. With strong representation from returning QB starters and star transfers, expect high energy and insider access to top conference talent.
Interested fans should register now at TheAmerican.org/Kickoff.
Mark your calendar for July 24–25 and tune into ESPN+ at 8 a.m. ET Friday for exclusive live coverage.
