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Louisville’s ACC Football Kickoff Attendees Announced
June 24, 2026 | Football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, defensive lineman Clev Lubin and offensive lineman Lance Robinson will join head coach Jeff Brohm in representing the University of Louisville football program at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff on July 16 in Charlotte, N.C.
Kienholz joins the Cardinals after three seasons at Ohio State. The first-year Cardinal appeared in seven contests in 2025, completing 11-of-14 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Lubin was a third-team All-ACC selection last year in his first season with the Cards. The Suffern, N.Y., native ranked fourth in the ACC and 25th nationally with 8.5 sacks, as well as seventh in the league with 13.5 tackles for loss.
Robinson earned honorable mention All-ACC honors last year in his third season at Louisville. Robinson opened the season as the starting right guard before starting the final nine regular season contests at left guard.
The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff will return to Charlotte July 15-17, bringing all 17 ACC football programs to the league's home city at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
Over three days, the ACC Football Kickoff will serve as the league's premier preseason event, featuring head coaches and student-athletes from across the conference. ACC Network will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the event, including live interviews, press conferences and exclusive behind-the-scenes access as the countdown to kickoff begins.
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Kienholz joins the Cardinals after three seasons at Ohio State. The first-year Cardinal appeared in seven contests in 2025, completing 11-of-14 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Lubin was a third-team All-ACC selection last year in his first season with the Cards. The Suffern, N.Y., native ranked fourth in the ACC and 25th nationally with 8.5 sacks, as well as seventh in the league with 13.5 tackles for loss.
Robinson earned honorable mention All-ACC honors last year in his third season at Louisville. Robinson opened the season as the starting right guard before starting the final nine regular season contests at left guard.
The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff will return to Charlotte July 15-17, bringing all 17 ACC football programs to the league's home city at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
Over three days, the ACC Football Kickoff will serve as the league's premier preseason event, featuring head coaches and student-athletes from across the conference. ACC Network will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the event, including live interviews, press conferences and exclusive behind-the-scenes access as the countdown to kickoff begins.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville football on X, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleFB.
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