College Football — ACC Week 9 (October 24–25, 2025)
Overview: Week 9 of the 2025 ACC slate is compact but consequential: seven scheduled games across Friday and Saturday, including several conference matchups that shape the middle of the league race. The ACC announced game times and TV partners for the weekend — note that all times below are ET and networks listed are the official designations from the conference and major schedule outlets.
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Quick look — full Week 9 ACC schedule (official times & TV)
Friday, October 24, 2025
California at Virginia Tech — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Syracuse at Georgia Tech — Noon ET — ESPN / ESPN2 (network finalized after Oct. 18).
Virginia at North Carolina — Noon ET — ACC Network.
SMU at Wake Forest — Noon ET — The CW.
NC State at Pittsburgh (Pitt) — 3:30 p.m. ET — ACC Network.
Stanford at Miami (FL) — 7:00 p.m. ET — ESPN.
Boston College at Louisville — 7:30 p.m. ET — ACC Network.
(That list matches the ACC’s Week 9 announcement and independent schedule aggregators such as FBSchedules and ESPN.)
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What to watch (big-picture stakes)
Week 9 sits at the heart of the season — conference positioning, rivalry momentum, and national perception are all in play.
Georgia Tech vs Syracuse (Noon, ESPN/ESPN2). Georgia Tech enters Week 9 riding national attention (and an undefeated/near-top ranking this season), making this “nooner” a potential signature win for Syracuse or a statement game for the Yellow Jackets. National exposure on ESPN brings extra eyes and playoff-watch implications if Tech remains unbeaten.
Virginia at North Carolina (Noon, ACC Network). In-state rivalries always carry extra weight in October — this game could swing local recruiting narratives and affects the ACC standings directly. Expect physical football and strategic chess between the coaching staffs.
SMU at Wake Forest (Noon, The CW). Non-conference games late in October can be traps — SMU has shown it can challenge Power 5 teams, and Wake Forest will want to defend home turf and conference reputation. The CW’s broadcast brings wider availability for some viewers.
NC State at Pittsburgh (3:30 p.m., ACC Network). A mid-afternoon conference matchup with implications for the middle of the league table; both teams will be fighting for momentum into November.
Evening games (Stanford @ Miami, BC @ Louisville). Saturday night features two cross-region matchups with TV exposure on ESPN and ACC Network — ideal for neutral viewers and NFL scouts tracking prospects.
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Short previews — game by game
California @ Virginia Tech — Friday, Oct 24 — 7:30 p.m. ET — ESPN
A Friday night pick-up for the ACC weekend: Cal travels east to face Virginia Tech. These late-week ACC non-conference tilts are often tone-setters heading into a busy November. Virginia Tech will leverage home crowd and a physical defense; Cal’s offense will try to dictate tempo and keep the Hokies off balance. ESPN’s national slot gives the game a nice stage.
Syracuse @ Georgia Tech — Saturday, Oct 25 — Noon ET — ESPN/ESPN2
A marquee midday matchup: undefeated/contending Georgia Tech hosts Syracuse. The Yellow Jackets’ season trajectory (national ranking and conference contention) makes this one of the weekend’s most watched ACC games. Syracuse’s chance: pull an upset on the road and flip the ACC narrative. ESPN or ESPN2 designation will depend on national scheduling decisions made shortly before the game.
Virginia @ North Carolina — Saturday, Oct 25 — Noon ET — ACC Network
A classic in-state matchup. North Carolina will aim to protect home field and keep Virginia at bay; special teams and turnovers could decide a close noon kick. The ACC Network live feed ensures consistent availability for league fans.
SMU @ Wake Forest — Saturday, Oct 25 — Noon ET — The CW
Late October non-conference clash with a mid-Atlantic flavor: SMU’s balanced attack versus Wake Forest’s ACC familiarity. The CW has become a more visible platform for college football, widening broadcast reach beyond traditional cable. Look for scheme matchups in the trenches to decide the outcome.
NC State @ Pittsburgh — Saturday, Oct 25 — 3:30 p.m. ET — ACC Network
A crucial mid-afternoon ACC contest; both teams will want a win to build momentum into November. Expect complementary football — defense and big-play opportunities will carry the day. The ACC Network’s regional coverage will carry analysis and in-game updates.
Stanford @ Miami (FL) — Saturday, Oct 25 — 7:00 p.m. ET — ESPN
A cross-coast matchup under prime-time lights. Miami’s atmosphere at night is an advantage; Stanford’s discipline and schematics aim to counteract. A tight game could appear on ESPN’s highlights and have late-night ripple effects for rankings.
Boston College @ Louisville — Saturday, Oct 25 — 7:30 p.m. ET — ACC Network
A Saturday night conference contest with bowl-eligible implications. Louisville’s quarterback play and BC’s defense will be leitmotifs; situational football (3rd-down, red zone) may decide the winner. ACC Network provides the league feed and analysis stack.
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TV / streaming notes and regional blackouts (practical viewing tips)
1. All times listed are Eastern Time (ET). If you’re watching from Nigeria (Africa/Lagos, UTC+1), add +5 hours to convert — e.g., a Noon ET kickoff is 5:00 p.m. Lagos time, and a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff is 12:30 a.m. (next day) Lagos time. (Confirm your local DST status; both ET and Lagos may change offsets during the year.)
2. Primary networks: ESPN and ACC Network handle most ACC weekend games; The CW picked up select noon windows; ESPN/ESPN2 designation for Syracuse/Georgia Tech will be finalized based on late scheduling decisions and audience interest. Always check the network listed shortly before kickoff in case of network swaps.
3. Streaming:
ESPN feeds are available via the ESPN app and authenticated providers (cable/satellite/streaming bundles).
ACC Network streams through the WatchACC app or through providers that carry the channel; authenticated login is typically required.
CW broadcasts of college football are commonly available over-the-air on local CW affiliates and via The CW app/streaming partners where rights allow.
If you do not have cable, most major live TV streaming services (that carry these channels) will provide access — check real-time listings for blackouts or regional restrictions.
4. Local blackouts / stadium attendance: If you plan to attend, verify stadium policies and ticket availability. Conference and school sites will have the latest ticketing and entry requirements.
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Quick reference table (copyable)
Date Time (ET) Game Network
Fri Oct 24 7:30 p.m. California @ Virginia Tech ESPN.
Sat Oct 25 Noon Syracuse @ Georgia Tech ESPN / ESPN2 (final network after Oct 18).
Sat Oct 25 Noon Virginia @ North Carolina ACC Network.
Sat Oct 25 Noon SMU @ Wake Forest The CW.
Sat Oct 25 3:30 p.m. NC State @ Pittsburgh ACC Network.
Sat Oct 25 7:00 p.m. Stanford @ Miami (FL) ESPN.
Sat Oct 25 7:30 p.m. Boston College @ Louisville ACC Network.
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A few contextual notes & trends
The ACC’s Week 9 announcement emphasized conference matchups and national windows — several games are on high-visibility platforms for fans and scouts alike. For example, the Georgia Tech noon game earned national network consideration (ESPN/ESPN2), reflecting the program’s increased national profile this season.
Late-season scheduling importance: Week 9 sits just before the final stretch of conference play; upsets or statement wins here often carry into November when division races tighten and bowl positioning becomes clearer. Analysts cite multiple conference matchups this weekend as pivotal for mid-table positioning.
Broadcast evolution: The presence of The CW alongside legacy nets like ESPN and conference feeds highlights the evolving distribution of college football broadcasts — greater access via broadcast networks, cable, and streaming platforms means more options but also more need to check local listings pre-game.
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Final tips (before kickoff)
Double-check the network an hour before kickoff — ACC and ESPN sometimes finalize channel assignments (e.g., ESPN vs ESPN2) late in the week.
Use league and school apps for live stats, injury updates, and streaming when you’re mobile.
If traveling internationally (or watching from Africa/Lagos), confirm daylight saving offsets and add +5 hours to ET for Lagos local time as a quick rule of thumb for these October kickoffs.
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If you’d like, I can:
Convert the kickoff times into Lagos local time for every game and export a printable one-page schedule; OR
Make a short preview card (one paragraph) for each team’s season outlook heading into Week 9; OR
Pull injury reports and depth charts for the seven teams playing Friday/Saturday (if you want the very latest, I’ll pull team pages and beat coverage).
