Over 235 Student-Athletes Honored on 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team

Duke leads the way with 31 selections, followed by Stanford, Florida State, and more.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:39pm

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced the 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team, recognizing over 235 student-athletes across 17 football-playing member schools for their academic excellence. Duke led all schools with 31 selections, followed by Stanford (25), Florida State (22), Clemson (17), Virginia Tech (16), Louisville (15), Wake Forest (15), Miami (14), and Virginia (14).

Why it matters

The All-ACC Academic Football Team highlights the conference's continued commitment to achievement in the classroom, with 30 members also earning on-field recognition. This recognition showcases the student-athletes' ability to excel both academically and athletically, a testament to the ACC's dedication to developing well-rounded individuals.

The details

To be eligible for the All-ACC Academic Team, student-athletes must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the previous two semesters and a 3.0 cumulative average, while also competing in at least 50% of their team's athletic contests. Prior to the 2025 ACC Football Championship Game, Virginia's Will Bettridge was named the 2025 Jim Tatum Award recipient, honoring the ACC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

  • The 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team was announced on January 30, 2026.
  • The 2025 ACC Football Championship Game took place in December 2025.

The players

Will Bettridge

The 2025 Jim Tatum Award recipient, honoring the ACC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Duke

Led all schools with 31 selections to the 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team.

Stanford

Placed 25 student-athletes on the 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team.

Florida State

Had 22 student-athletes recognized on the 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team.

Clemson

Placed 17 student-athletes on the 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team.

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The takeaway

The 2025 All-ACC Academic Football Team showcases the conference's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the field. This recognition highlights the ACC's dedication to fostering academic and athletic excellence, setting a high standard for student-athlete success.