ACC Football Awards 2023 Winner, Nominees and Schedule
by Reshwanth A
Updated Nov 30, 2023
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ACC Football Awards 2023
The ACC Football Awards in 2023 highlighted great plays by Jordan Travis from Florida State and Payton Wilson from NC State. Travis did awesome with 2,755 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and a super low rate of getting intercepted. He even got named ACC Football Player and Offensive Player of the Year.
Wilson got the title of ACC Defensive Player of the Year, going over 400 career tackles and being really strong in different defensive things. He led in tackles behind the line with 138 tackles, 6 sacks, and 17.5 tackles-for-loss. Both Travis and Wilson did so well, leaving a big impact on the 2023 ACC football season with all their awards and cool plays.
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ACC Football Awards Winner
In the ACC football awards for the 2023 season, NC State did really well, winning two important titles. Payton Wilson, a linebacker, got the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, making him only the third Wolfpack player to do that since 1993, following Bradley Chubb and Levar Fisher. Wilson had a great defensive season with lots of awards and impressive stats, even being considered for national awards.
On the offensive side, Kevin "KC" Concepcion showed his amazing skills and won both the ACC Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year awards. Concepcion, in his first season as a top wide receiver, had three games with over 100 yards receiving and a unique combo of over 750 receiving yards and 250 rushing yards.
Both Wilson and Concepcion were recognized in the All-ACC teams, with Wilson in the First Team and Concepcion in the Second Team. NC State's success in both defensive and offensive areas highlights their great contributions to the 2023 ACC football season.
ACC Football Awards Nominees
Player of the Year
Jordan Travis
Florida State
31
Payton Wilson
NC State
25
Malik Washington
Virginia
4
Drake Maye
North Carolina
3
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Clemson
1
Player
Team
Votes
Offensive Player of the Year
Jordan Travis
Florida State
42
Malik Washington
Virginia
12
Drake Maye
North Carolina
8
Jawhar Jordan
Louisville
1
Omarion Hampton
North Carolina
1
Player
Team
Votes
Defensive Player of the Year
Payton Wilson
NC State
58
Ashton Gillotte
Louisville
3
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Clemson
2
Kalen DeLoach
Florida State
1
Player
Team
Votes
ACC Football Awards Schedule
The ACC Football Awards Schedule for the 2023 season is set against the backdrop of an exciting regular season that commenced on Thursday, August 31, 2023, and is scheduled to culminate on Saturday, November 25, 2023. As teams vie for supremacy, individual excellence will be recognized with the anticipation of the ACC Championship Game, slated to take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the illustrious Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This prestigious event promises to showcase the culmination of outstanding performances throughout the season and serve as the stage for the presentation of ACC football awards to deserving athletes, highlighting their contributions to the thrilling journey of ACC football in 2023.
ACC Football Awards Overview
League
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
Sport
Football
Number of Teams
14
Season Champions
Florida State
Runners-up
Louisville
ACC Football Awards 2023 - FAQs
Jordan Travis from Florida State and Payton Wilson from NC State stood out, with Travis named ACC Football Player and Offensive Player of the Year, and Wilson earning ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Jordan Travis showcased excellence with 2,755 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and a remarkable interception rate. His outstanding performance led to him being recognized as both ACC Football Player and Offensive Player of the Year.
NC State excelled, winning two significant titles in the 2023 season. Payton Wilson was crowned ACC Defensive Player of the Year, while Kevin Concepcion earned both ACC Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Payton Wilson, a standout linebacker, played a crucial role, securing the ACC Defensive Player of the Year title. His impressive defensive season included over 400 career tackles, leading in tackles behind the line with 138 tackles, 6 sacks, and 17.5 tackles-for-loss.
NC State emerged as a powerhouse, with Payton Wilson's defensive prowess earning him a prestigious title. Additionally, Kevin Concepcion's remarkable performance in his debut season as a wide receiver contributed to NC State's success in both defensive and offensive aspects, leaving a lasting impact on the season.