“We look forward to showcasing our program in a front of a national television audience in one of the nation’s premier sporting venues, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. “We’re excited to play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against South Carolina to open the 2025 season,” Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock said. The Hokies fell to Alabama in their previous two appearances when they opened the 20 seasons in Atlanta. Virginia Tech will be making its third appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Having been part of this game before, I know it’s run in a first-class manner and we’re happy to be a part of it.” “Any time you open a season in a premier event like the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against a quality opponent like Virginia Tech, it’s exciting for our players, staff and fans and helps in our recruiting efforts. for making this awesome opportunity available to us,” said South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. “I appreciate Gary Stokan and Peach Bowl, Inc. I know our fans will enjoy this classic non-conference contest in a first-class stadium as we compete for ‘The Old Leather Helmet’ trophy.” “It will give our program an opportunity to play in one of the best early season showcases in college football. “We are excited to open our 2025 season against Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game,” said South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner. SEC matchup in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game’s history. In 2025, the matchup will represent the SEC’s 20th appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, with the conference currently boasting a 13-2 record in the game. The matchup against Virginia Tech will represent South Carolina’s first-ever appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and the Gamecocks will be the seventh different SEC program to play in the game. I also fully expect Coach Fuente will have his Hokies ready to play against a formidable SEC opponent.”
“It should be an intriguing matchup with Shane Beamer coaching against his father’s old team. “It’s an honor to welcome Virginia Tech back to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game after 12 years, and we’re looking forward to hosting South Carolina for the first time in the game,” Peach Bowl, Inc. “This matchup looks to continue that tradition and renew an old rivalry between two historic programs.” “The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game has often become a showcase for the ACC and the SEC to face off in a high-profile contest to start the season,” said Bob Somers, Peach Bowl, Inc.
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South Carolina currently leads the all-time series 11-7-2, and has won the last four contests between the two programs, including a 28-21 victory in their last matchup. The 2025 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game will mark the 21st time that the Gamecocks and Hokies have played, but will be their first meeting since 1991. An exact date and kick time will be finalized at a later date. The game will be televised by either ABC or ESPN. 1, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Virginia Tech Hokies are set to meet for the first time in 34 years in the 2025 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
Here’s the complete release from game officials The game will be played on either August 31st or September 1st and will pit the Gamecocks and Hokies against each other for the first time since 1991. Seemingly passed over for years, USC Friday was announced as one of the teams selected to play in the 2025 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. USC last played in Atlanta in 2010 season Chick-fil-A Bowl
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