CHARLOTTE, NC — The Atlantic Coast Conference will collaborate with Apple to bring iPad technology to the sidelines and coaching booths for the upcoming season.

What You Need To Know

  • The Atlantic Coast Conference will use iPad Pro and iPad Air models for video playback on the sidelines

  • All 17 football schools will have access to the technology

  • The conference is providing the schools with the technology

  • The University of Louisville's first game is Aug. 31 against Austin Peay.

In an announcement Monday, the ACC said all 17 football members — a group that includes new arrivals California, SMU and Stanford — will have access to league-provided iPad Pro and iPad Air models allowing them to view video playback. That follows the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel in April approved the use of in-game video.

In a statement, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips made an “unparalleled prioritization of technology” going back to its design of a new game day operations center. It will assist in football replays as part of the headquarters move to Charlotte last year.

The ACC’s first game this season is Aug. 24 in Dublin, Ireland, featuring Florida State and Georgia Tech.

The University of Louisville’s first game at L&N Stadium is Aug. 31 at noon against Austin Peay.

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