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Mike Leach Headlines 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot as Nine Coaches Are Nominated

The National Football Foundation released the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, listing 80 players and nine coaches eligible for FBS induction, led by Mike Leach in his first year of eligibility; coaches must meet at least 10 seasons, 100 games, and a .595 winning percentage (down from .600 after Leach’s death), with legacy candidates Jim Carlen, Pete Cawthon, and Darryl Rogers also on the ballot, and other nominees including Kellen Moore, Josh Heupel, Ron Rivera, Ken Dorsey, and Ken Norton Jr. ahead of potential induction.

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College Football Hall of Fame updates criteria, making Mike Leach eligible

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.

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Mississippi State Dominates Emotional Season Opener, Honoring Late Mike Leach

Mississippi State honors late coach Mike Leach in their season opener, defeating Southeastern Louisiana 48-7. Will Rogers threw for 227 yards, while the Bulldogs' running game churned out 300 yards on the ground. Head coach Zach Arnett made his regular-season debut and praised his players' performance. The win marked the first regular-season victory for Arnett, who took over after Leach's sudden death last December.

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Mike Leach to be Inducted into Texas Tech Hall of Honor.

Texas Tech will induct former football coach Mike Leach, who died in December 2022, into its hall of honor alongside former quarterback and coach Kliff Kingsbury. Leach, who led the Red Raiders to 10 straight bowl appearances and an upset of No. 1 Texas in 2008, is the winningest coach in the program's history. Kingsbury set numerous records as a quarterback under Leach and is currently an analyst at USC. The induction ceremony will take place on September 29, with the honorees recognized on the field the following day.

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#football #hall-of-honor #kliff-kingsbury

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Mike Leach to be Inducted into Texas Tech Hall of Honor.

Texas Tech will induct former football coach Mike Leach, who died in December 2022, into its hall of honor alongside former quarterback and coach Kliff Kingsbury. Leach, who led the Red Raiders to 10 straight bowl appearances and an upset of No. 1 Texas in 2008, is the winningest coach in the program's history. Kingsbury set numerous records as a quarterback under Leach and went on to coach the Red Raiders himself. The induction ceremony will take place on September 29, with the honorees recognized on the field the following day.

via ESPN|

#football #hall-of-honor #kliff-kingsbury