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Two Detroit Lions greats, Herman Moore and Ndamukong Suh, were named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class. Moore highlighted Virginia dominance and a record-setting NFL receiving career with Detroit, while Suh was a Nebraska standout who went on to impact the NFL; the induction ceremony takes place December 8 in Las Vegas.
The National Football Foundation announced the Class of 2026 for the College Football Hall of Fame, outlining the inductees and related ceremony details in a formal press release.
The article discusses potential inductees for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class, highlighting five players—Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Percy Harvin, Alan Faneca—and two coaches—Gary Patterson and Chris Petersen—who are considered no-brainers for induction due to their exceptional college careers.
James Laurinaitis, Ohio State's former and current linebackers coach, has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing his outstanding college and NFL career as one of the greatest linebackers in history.
Donnell Woolford, a former Clemson All-American defensive back, is among the nominees for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame, with voting conducted by NFF members and Hall of Famers, and the class to be announced in early 2026, with induction ceremonies scheduled for December at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
The College Football Hall of Fame has lowered its win percentage requirement from 60% to 59.5% starting in 2027, making late Mississippi State coach Mike Leach eligible for induction due to his impactful career despite a .596 winning percentage. The change was driven by ongoing advocacy from coaches and supporters who believe Leach's contributions to football, especially his Air Raid offense, merit recognition beyond strict statistical thresholds.
Despite their impressive college and professional careers, 11 former SEC stars, including Nick Chubb, Joe Cribbs, Kevin Greene, Julio Jones, and Eli Manning, will never make the College Football Hall of Fame due to not being first-team All-American selections by a consensus selector.
Three former Tennessee Football players, Willie Gault, Larry Seivers, and John Henderson, are set to appear on the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Gault and Seivers have been on the ballot before, while Henderson makes his debut. The official 2025 Hall of Fame class will be announced in early 2025 and inducted during the NFF Annual Awards Dinner in December 2025.
Alabama has two players, Mark Ingram and Chris Samuels, on the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ballot out of 39 eligible Crimson Tide players. The university has a total of 99 players who could potentially become Hall of Famers, with 38 meeting the All-American standard but not yet eligible, and 22 players outside the 50-year eligibility window. Alabama already has 22 players in the Hall of Fame, with Antonio Langham being the most recent inductee.
Three former Auburn stars, Ed King, Gregg Carr, and Takeo Spikes, are on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the Class of 2025. Auburn, which hasn't added a player to the Hall of Fame since 2009, is one of eight programs with three candidates on the ballot. The selection process involves meeting specific All-American criteria and a 10-year post-college waiting period.
Legendary coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer headline the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, which includes 77 FBS players and 34 divisional coaches. First-time nominees also feature notable players like Aaron Donald, Mark Ingram, and Manti Te’o. The induction ceremony will take place on December 9, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are among the first-time nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame, with the ballot including 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision. Other notable first-time nominees include Aaron Donald, Manti Te'o, Mark Ingram, and DeSean Jackson. Saban retired earlier this year after a storied career, winning seven national championships, while Meyer retired in 2018 with three national titles.
Terry Beasley, a College Football Hall of Famer and Auburn legend, has died at 73 in an apparent suicide. The star receiver, known for his time with the Tigers and as a first-round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers, had been dealing with the effects of numerous concussions from his football career. Beasley's impact on the game and his record-setting performances have left a lasting legacy at Auburn, where his No. 88 jersey was retired.
Terry Beasley, former Auburn star receiver and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at 73 in an apparent suicide, with police investigating the case. Beasley, who suffered from the effects of concussions during his playing career, was known for his partnership with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Pat Sullivan and holds several school receiving records. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and played three seasons in the NFL before retiring due to injuries, later becoming a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NFL on the effects of brain injuries.
Former Auburn wide receiver and College Football Hall of Fame member Terry Beasley passed away at the age of 73 in a tragic incident that is being investigated as a potential suicide. Beasley, known for his time at Auburn from 1969 to 1971 and his professional career with the San Francisco 49ers, was remembered by former teammates and Auburn figures as a legendary receiver and a special player. His death came just before the 51st anniversary of his selection in the 1972 NFL Draft and less than a week before his 74th birthday. Beasley's impact on Auburn football and his career achievements, including being the Tigers' career leader in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, solidify his legacy in the sport.