Preseason league favorite Clemson dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference's preseason all-conference picks, including quarterback Cade Klubnik as the preseason pick for player of the year. The league released its All-ACC picks Thursday after voting by media members attending last week's football media days in Charlotte,

The 2025 preseason All-ACC football team was released Thursday and Clemson dominated the list once again. The reigning conference champions landed a league-best 11 selections -- a reflection of their status as clear favorites in this year's ACC media poll released Wednesday.

Clemson, the reigning ACC champion, received 167 of a possible 183 first-place votes (91%). Miami (seven first-place votes) was picked to finish second in the ACC, and SMU (two first-place votes) was picked to finish third.