October 15, 2026

MVP: Most Valuable Pig — The Story of the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy

MVP: Most Valuable Pig — The Story of the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian *Second in a four-part series on rivalry trophies A live prize-hog was ...

October 06, 2026

Games Aren’t Always “Fair” at the Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma–Texas in 1976

Games Aren’t Always “Fair” at the Cotton Bowl  1976 Oklahoma – Texas Game By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian  With the Red River Rivalry being renewed this weeken ...

September 29, 2026

The Little Brown Jug: A College Football Rivalry Born for 30 Cents

A Lifetime of Rivalry for Just 30 Cents  Minnesota and Michigan’s Battle for The Little Brown Jug*  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian  *First in a four-part ...

September 22, 2026

Saturday’s Sartorial Splendor: Oregon Ducks’ Duds Debut

Saturday’s Sartorial Splendor Oregon Ducks’ Duds Debut By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian   Oregon Duck football games give the color contrast feature on our television ...

September 16, 2026

Doug Who? Lane Kiffin’s Return to Oxford Recalls a Similarly Emotional SEC Return in 1970

Doug Who?  Lane Kiffin’s Return to Oxford Recalls a Similarly Emotional SEC Return in 1970  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian    The vitriol su ...

September 10, 2026

Weave a Single Thread: The Return of College Football Following the 9/11 Attacks

Weave a Single Thread  The Return of College Football Following the 9/11 Attacks  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian  Two teams 500 miles apart had similar qu ...

September 09, 2026

Someone From This Game is Going Deep in the CFP* — Ohio State vs. Texas

Someone From This Game is Going Deep in the CFP*  Ohio State vs. Texas  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian    *Our Director of Marketi ...

September 08, 2026

Will the Real Death Valley Please Rise?

Will the Real Death Valley Please Rise?   LSU and Clemson’s Claims  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian    Ok, try to follow along one of ...

August 31, 2026

John Madden and Pat Summerall Call a D-III Game

John Madden and Pat Summerall Call a D-III Game  The Day CBS Carried a Sunday Doubleheader of NCAA Division III Games  By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian&nbs ...

August 29, 2026

NCAA Football in Ireland: An bhfuil tú réidh le haghaidh roinnt peile?

An bhfuil tú réidh le haghaidh roinnt peile?* NCAA Football in Ireland By Denis M. Crawford, College Football Hall of Fame Historian   *We open this post with a disclaimer about the title of this ...

June 02, 2026

Summer Groups at the College Football Hall of Fame

Summer Groups at the College Football Hall of Fame Summer group planning can be stressful. You’re trying to find something fun, affordable, indoors, educational, and guaranteed to keep kids engaged lo ...

June 02, 2026

FIFA Comes to Atlanta

FIFA Comes to Atlanta As Atlanta prepares to welcome FIFA 2026, downtown is set to become the global stage for one of the world’s biggest sporting events. From matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the ...

March 24, 2026

Celebrating Women Who Marched Their Way Into History

This Women’s History Month, the College Football Hall of Fame is celebrating trailblazing women who made history as drum majors at their schools’ marching bands. Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede (Florida A& ...

January 14, 2026

The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class Announced

The National Football Foundation has officially revealed the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class, honoring a remarkable group of players and coaches whose impact on the game spans generations. Th ...

January 05, 2026

The Perfect Atlanta Itinerary: 1-, 2- & 3-Day Trip Guide with Free Parking + CityPASS

The Perfect Atlanta Itinerary with Free Parking Featuring The College Football Hall of Fame and Atlanta CityPASS Headed to Atlanta but not sure how much time you’ll have? Whether it’s a quick layover, ...

December 20, 2024

Greatest Moments: 1969 Texas vs. Arkansas: The De Facto National Championship Game

After top-ranked Ohio State was upset by Michigan in what Bill Fleming described as “The Upset of the Century,” the Texas-Arkansas game two weeks later became the de facto national championship. The c ...

December 20, 2024

Beyond the Call: Steve Spurrier’s Playbook Wizardry in the 1994 SEC Championship Game

In the 1994 SEC Championship Game, Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier, known affectionately as the “Ol’ Ball Coach,” reached deep into his bag of tricks to turn the tide—literally—against undefeated an ...

November 19, 2024

The Game of the Century: The 1966 Notre Dame–Michigan State Showdown

The 1966 Michigan State–Notre Dame game was the most anticipated college football matchup in two decades. The top-ranked Fighting Irish and second-ranked Spartans entered the contest with star-studded ...

October 16, 2024

Celebrating a Century of Legends: The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame

The 2024 college football season commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the most legendary backfields in the sport's history—the iconic Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. This legendary group has left ...

October 16, 2024

Beyond the Call: The Bush Push - A Look Back at the 2005 USC vs. Notre Dame Game

A strong running play typically requires a big push up front from the offensive line to succeed. But when the Southern Cal Trojans needed a big push during their most crucial game of the 2005 regular ...

October 04, 2024

New to the Archives: Kansas 'Blackhawks' Football Uniform

These sharp-looking uniforms were worn by the Kansas Jayhawks in their September 13, 2024, game against UNLV. Originally debuted in 2023 during games against Illinois and Kansas State, these black uni ...

October 04, 2024

New to the Archives: Northern Illinois Coach Thomas Hammock’s Cap and Shirt

On September 7, 2024, the Northern Illinois Huskies made history by defeating the #5-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 16-14, at Notre Dame Stadium. This marked the first time Northern Illinois—or any ...

October 03, 2024

36 Years Later: Celebrating the Iconic 1987 Miami vs. Florida State Showdown

Today, October 3, 2024, marks the 36th anniversary of one of the most thrilling games in college football history—the legendary 1987 matchup between the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles. F ...

September 26, 2024

Beyond the Call: The Day “The Rocket” Ignited Notre Dame’s Victory

In the annals of college football history, few moments shine as brightly as the electrifying performance of Raghib Ismail during the 1989 season opener between Notre Dame and Michigan. As the defendin ...

September 26, 2024

Greatest Moments in College Football: Reliving the 2001 Syracuse vs. Auburn Showdown

In the wake of a national tragedy, Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney and his Syracuse teammate James Mungro delivered a powerful performance that uplifted New Yorkers during the early days of ...

April 25, 2024

Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy Reinstated: College Football Hall of Famer's Legacy Restored

On Wednesday, April 24th, The Heisman Trophy Trust made a significant announcement regarding the reinstatement of the 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy to esteemed USC Trojans running back Reggie Bush. "We ...

April 22, 2024

Honoring the Legacy of Pat Tillman: A Reflection Twenty Years Later

April 22, 2024, marks a solemn anniversary in the world of football and beyond. It has been twenty years since the tragic death of Hall of Famer Pat Tillman in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Fr ...

November 08, 2023

Regions Greatest Moments: 1987 Fiesta Bowl – #1 Miami Hurricanes vs. #2 Penn State Nittany Lions

After years of wandering in the desert as a lower-tier bowl game, the Fiesta Bowl scored the coup of the twentieth century when it landed a #1 vs. #2 matchup in 1987. Not only did the Fiesta Bowl rise ...

November 08, 2023

Split Decision: 2003 National Champions - LSU Tigers x USC Trojans

This January will mark the 20th anniversary of the last split national championship in the history of college football. Split championships were common in the era of dueling polling services. The Asso ...

October 06, 2023

Beyond The Call - 1977 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oklahoma Sooners

A “bowl game in September” pitted third ranked Oklahoma against fourth ranked Ohio State on the banks of the Olentangy River in Columbus. This 1977 contest marked the first time both storied programs ...

October 06, 2023

Regions Greatest Moments: Wisconsin vs USC - 1963 Rose Bowl Game

It was dubbed a "Dream Game" by the Los Angeles Evening Citizen. A postseason bowl game pitting the No. 1 and No. 2 teams against each other. Today, the concept is well-known amongst fans of all level ...

October 06, 2023

1999 Division III Playoffs: Rowan Profs vs Mount Union Purple Raiders

The University of Mount Union Purple Raiders had an incredible run of success from 1993-2017, winning 13 NCAA Division III Championships. The years 1996-2002 were their apex, winning championships in ...

June 21, 2023

The "Desert Swarm" Defense - Arizona Wildcats

It was hard to believe. The faithful Miami Hurricane fans booing their defending national champions at halftime. The game was supposed to be a cakewalk. The Canes were 27.5-point favorites. They even ...

June 14, 2023

The United States Army Celebrates its 248th birthday – History of Army West Point Football

The United States Army celebrates its 248th birthday on June 14. While the primary mission and purpose of the Army is to “deploy, fight, and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt, and susta ...

March 22, 2023

The Legend of Paul Blake - Texas State | Necessary Roughness (1991)

For “Young as You Feel Day,” we focus on the fictional quarterback Paul Blake and the Texas State Armadillos from the 1991 film Necessary Roughness. The College Football Hall of Fame archives contains ...

March 20, 2023

Dick Butkus – University of Illinois | Sporturf Tough Tuesdayv

Dick Butkus knew in elementary school that he would become a football player. “I worked hard, just like society said you should,” the gridiron legend said in an interview. “Society said you had to be ...

January 11, 2023

Arrow Beyond the Call: Notre Dame vs Houston Jan. 2, 1979, | Cotton Bowl Classic

Shortly before he became a San Francisco 49ers legend as master of the two-minute drill, Notre Dame quarterback Joe Montana went beyond the call by overcoming an inspired defense, brutal weather and a ...

January 04, 2023

Greatest Moments in College Football – Auburn vs. Oregon | 2011 BCS National Championship Game

Cam Newton burst onto the scene at Auburn in 2010. The 6’ 6” transfer from Blinn College (TX) had spent a couple of seasons at Florida before making the move to junior college. After leading Blinn to ...

December 28, 2022

Greatest Moments in College Football: Boise State vs. Oklahoma | 2007 Fiesta Bowl Game

The analogy to the fairy tale Cinderella is a staple of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament every March. A scrappy 12 or 13-seed from a non-power conference becomes a media darling that first weekend ...

December 19, 2022

Greatest Moments in College Football: 1980 Holiday Bowl Game | BYU vs SMU

The BYU Cougars of the late 1970s and early 1980s were the gridiron equivalent of plum pudding: everyone enjoyed their annual national appearance around Christmas, but by New Year’s Day they were forg ...

December 13, 2022

Scott Woerner – University of Georgia | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Scott Woerner excelled at difficult assignments and in the most pressurized moments during his four years as a Georgia Bulldog. The 6’0,” 190-pound Woerner was one of the leading kick return men as fr ...

December 12, 2022

Greatest Moments in College Football – No. 2 Navy 21, Army 15 - Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1963

The atmosphere of the 1963 Army-Navy game was more subdued than at any other time in their storied series, but the stakes were also higher than normal. John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United St ...

December 06, 2022

Woodrow Lowe – University of Alabama | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

A flat tire made all the difference for Woodrow Lowe. The Hall of Fame Alabama linebacker grew up not far from Auburn as a child in Phenix City. He recounted for Bama Online that he intended to visit ...

November 29, 2022

Arrow Beyond the Call: Texas Longhorns vs. Arkansas Razorbacks – December 6, 1969

Roone Arledge had a great idea. The talented mind behind the innovative sports broadcasts Monday Night Football and Wide World of Sports requested Hall of Fame Arkansas head coach Frank Broyles move t ...

November 29, 2022

Dan Marino – University of Pittsburgh | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Dan Marino faced a tough choice as an eighteen-year-old two sport athlete at Pittsburgh’s Central Catholic High. The Steel City native attracted national attention as a Parade Magazine All-American at ...

November 23, 2022

Greatest Moments in College Football – Boston College vs. Miami (FL): November 23, 1984

Americans engaged in Friday-after-Thanksgiving activities watched a breathless contest between the defending champion Miami Hurricanes and the upstart Boston College Eagles. An interested observer may ...

November 22, 2022

Jerry Rice – Mississippi Valley State University | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Before Jerry Rice set NCAA and NFL records for receiving, he honed his strong grip and hand-eye coordination in an extreme manner. The son of a Starkville, MS bricklayer, young Jerry Rice spent hours ...

November 15, 2022

Mike Singletary – Baylor University | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Mike Singletary earned the nickname “Samurai Mike” during his career with the Chicago Bears. The master of Buddy Ryan’s “46” defense in Chicago, Singletary was the face of a dominating unit that prope ...

November 10, 2022

Veterans Day – Six College Football Military Stories

The College Football Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate its rich military history this Veterans Day and every day. Founded in 1951 by General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl “Red” Blaik a ...

November 08, 2022

Thurman Thomas – Oklahoma State University | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Thurman Thomas is remembered for displaying mental toughness as he endured four consecutive Super Bowl losses with the Buffalo Bills. That mental toughness was also seen as a high school senior when h ...

November 01, 2022

Chuck Bednarik – University of Pennsylvania | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Chuck Bednarik came to the University of Pennsylvania fresh from the aerial battles of the Second World War. Bednarik flew on 30 combat missions over Germany as a B-24 waist gunner. He recounted being ...

October 25, 2022

Davey O’Brien – Texas Christian University | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

In an era of leather helmets and thin padding, 5’7”, 150-pound Davey O’Brien displayed toughness during a career that is immortalized with a trophy named after him. The Dallas native had the unenviabl ...

October 18, 2022

Arrow Beyond the Call: Anthony Davis and the U.S.C. Trojans Rout Irish, 55‐24, With 49‐0 Half

The USC Trojans trailed Notre Dame 24-6 at halftime of their nationally televised game from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 30, 1974. USC coach John McKay told his team at intermission t ...

October 18, 2022

Derrick Brooks – Florida State University | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Derrick Brooks arrived at Florida State with a clearly defined goal, but one which required years of perseverance and dedication to achieve. “All I wanted was to prove one fact,” the College Football ...

October 14, 2022

Gabe Rivera – Texas Tech University | Hispanic Heritage Month

Gabe Rivera was a beloved figure in Lubbock, Texas for his larger-than-life appetite both on and off the field. Affectionately dubbed “Seṅor Sack” by fans of the Red Raiders, Rivera made a big impress ...

October 12, 2022

Carlos Alvarez – University of Florida | Hispanic Heritage Month

Ray Graves knew he had something special in Carlos Alvarez before seeing him play a varsity game. A Hall of Fame head coach with the Florida Gators, Graves said of Alvarez leading into the 1969 season ...

October 11, 2022

Ignacio Saturnino "Lou" Molinet – Cornell University | Hispanic Heritage Month

The historical record of Hispanic players in professional football was updated in 2000 when Heidi Cadwell donated her grandfather’s playing contract to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cadwell’s grandfa ...

October 10, 2022

Jeff Garcia – San Jose State | Hispanic Heritage Month

Jeff Garcia was rarely anyone’s first choice, but he always made the most out of the opportunities he earned. An All-County quarterback in high school, he enrolled at Gavilan College, a community coll ...

October 05, 2022

Tony Romo – Eastern Illinois | Hispanic Heritage Month

Before he became the lead color commentator on CBS broadcasts of NFL action, and before he became the starting quarterback for “America’s Team,” Tony Romo was a record-setting signal caller for Easter ...

October 04, 2022

Earl Campbell – University of Texas | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

Earl Campbell’s toughness was personified by a run during his career with the Houston Oilers. He took a handoff and found his way blocked by Rams linebacker Isiah Robertson. Campbell lowered his head ...

September 29, 2022

Ted Hendricks – University of Miami (FL) | Hispanic Heritage Month

Ted Hendricks arguably had the greatest nickname in football history. The 6’7” 218-pound linebacker was labelled “The Mad Stork” by teammates at the University of Miami for his gangly appearance. The ...

September 28, 2022

Waldo Don Carlos – Drake University | Hispanic Heritage Month

Waldo Don Carlos was a highly regarded player for Drake in the 1930s but chose to pursue an occupation off the gridiron despite being a world champion. The Greenfield, Iowa native played both ways for ...

September 27, 2022

Calvin Johnson – Georgia Tech | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

A man who stands 6' 5" and weighs 239 lbs. should not be able to run a 4.35 40-yard dash. Calvin Johnson did just that at the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine. NFL defensive backs were about to learn what hi ...

September 22, 2022

Arrow Beyond the Call: Steve Walsh and the 'Canes Stun Florida State

A quarterback perceived to not have much zip on his throws went Beyond the Call as he completed five precise passes in the second half of a classic encounter between top five rivals. Sophomore Steve W ...

September 22, 2022

Joe Aguirre – St. Mary’s (CA) | Hispanic Heritage Month

Joe Aguirre participated in one of college football’s grandest upsets when the St. Mary’s Galloping Gaels defeated eleventh-ranked and unbeaten Texas Tech in the 1939 Cotton Bowl. College football was ...

September 20, 2022

Ed Reed – University of Miami | Sporturf Tough Tuesday

College Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed believed in “tough” love when it came to his Miami Hurricanes teammates. Reed told FOX Sports of the expectations he had for the defense in practice. “We’r ...

September 19, 2022

Anthony Muñoz – University of Southern California (USC) | Hispanic Heritage Month

Anthony Munoz outgrew baseball, but his “safety” sport resulted in his enshrinement as the first player of primarily Hispanic descent into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A 6’6” 278-pound pitcher on US ...

September 15, 2022

Jim Plunkett – Stanford University | Hispanic Heritage Month

Jim Plunkett was recruited nationally following an undefeated season at James Lick High School in San Jose. He chose to stay close to home and enrolled at Stanford University in 1967 to be close to hi ...

August 25, 2022

Arrow Beyond the Call: Michigan upset by App State

September 1, 2007, Appalachian State 34 – Michigan 32 What was the greatest upset in college football history? Many historians point towards the Praying Colonels of tiny Centre College en ...

June 06, 2022

2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot Released

2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot Released Membership voting runs through June 30; results will be submitted to the NFF’s Honors Courts, which will deliberate and select the 2023 Class. IRVING ...

March 30, 2022

X’s and Oh-No’s!

X’s and Oh-No’s! College football has seen some historically ridiculous plays, good and bad. Here are some of the latter. By Jon Cooper From Sunday through Friday, college football teams watch fil ...

March 29, 2022

College Football Annual Draft The Usual Suspects

These are the college teams that the NFL looks to when it comes to the Draft.   By Jon Cooper   Teams in the National Football League have used the annual Draft to rebuild, restock or reload ...

February 28, 2022

The Power of HBCU

HBCU football has provided a rich history of great teams, great players and great coaches. By Jon Cooper December 27, 1892, started out as a typical snowy day, two days after Christmas on the camp ...

January 27, 2022

Arrow Beyond the Call: Florida A&M vs UMass - Dec. 16, 1978

In 1978, the NCAA introduced a playoff series for Division I-AA football (now known as the FCS). Led by College Football Hall of Fame coach, Rudy Hubbard, the 1978 Florida A&M University Rattler ...

December 27, 2021

The Cotton Bowl

The Joy of 86 The 2021 Cotton Bowl Classic marks the 86th renewal of this Texas-sized clash. Pardon college football fans in Texas if they get a head start on celebrating the new year. For them, the c ...

October 14, 2021

2020 & 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Classes . . . Players Spotlight Edition 2

2020-2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Spotlight: Eric Crouch, Eric Dickerson, Dan Morgan,  Carson Palmer   Eric Crouch – QB, Nebraska (1998-2001)  Eric Crouch, 2001 Heisman Trop ...

October 14, 2021

2020 & 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Classes . . . Players Spotlight Edition

2020-2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Spotlight: Lomas Brown, Keith Byars. Harris Barton & David Fulcher Lomas Brown – OT, Florida (1981-84) Lomas Brown was the anchor of the Florida G ...

September 28, 2021

2020 & 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Classes . . . Coaches Edition

The historic 2020 & 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Classes feature four legendary coaches: Dick Sheridan, Andy Talley, Ruddy Hubbard, and Bob Stoops. Combined these coaches have a record of 65 ...

August 02, 2021

American Football in the Olympics

With the 2021 Summer Olympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan, the College Football Hall of Fame is highlighting American football and its connection to the Olympics. While American football has nev ...

July 29, 2021

College Football Hall of Famers Who Are Olympic Medalist

In 1984, the International Olympic Committee was founded, giving way to the first modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece in 1896. The Olympic Games are set to take place this year, 2021 in Tokyo, Japa ...

July 02, 2021

Happy 4th of July + Birthday From the College Football Hall of Fame

  Including the 2021 Hall of Fame class, only 1,038 players and 223 coaches have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame from the nearly 5.47 million who have played or coached the g ...

May 26, 2021

College Football Hall of Fame Memorial Day Blog

Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following ...

April 09, 2021

Unicorns of College Football

Unicorns of College Football Johnny Lujack Unicorns are unique creatures. Notre Dame Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Lujack was a unique signal caller and is a one-of-a-kind Hall of Fame member. Pla ...

March 30, 2021

April Fools Blog

Plainfield Teachers College Happy April Fools! The College Football Hall of Fame is taking a look at one of the most legendary pranks in college football history. The Story In 1941, two New Jersey bus ...

March 17, 2021

Top 10 Luckiest Plays in College Football

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, The College Football Hall of Fame shares a list of the top 10 luckiest plays of all time, proving there is a little “luck o’ the Irish” for everyone. Whether it's a Hail ...

February 09, 2021

The College Football Hall of Fame Takes a Look at the Pageantry of HBCU Bands

The College Football Hall of Fame Takes a Look at the Pageantry of HBCU Bands presented by KIA | Mabra Law Many schools including Baylor, Southwestern, and Illinois have all made claims to holding the ...

February 04, 2021

The First NCAA Division I-AA National Champions

Presented By KIA | MABRA LAW   Our historian and curator Jeremy Swick virtually sat down with the quarterback who led the Rattlers to their historic win, Albert Chester. In 1978, the NCAA introd ...

January 28, 2021

College Football Hall of Fame Blog: History of HBCU's

The Legacy of Historically Black College and Universities on the Gridiron Presented By KIA | MABRA LAW With a few exceptions, Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) were established in sout ...

December 30, 2020

A Hidden History: Women In College Football

College Football in 2020 was remarkable in a different sense, as there were conference only seasons, games on the field with no fans in the stands, 2020 was a season for the record books. Recently, S ...

November 13, 2020

We Are Marshall

On November 14th, 1970 on a rainy hillside in Wayne County, West Virginia, the lives of 75 people were lost in the single-worst air tragedy in NCAA sports history. Among those lost were nearly the ent ...

November 06, 2020

The Seven Blocks of Granite

In the 1920’s Notre Dame had the Four Horsemen backfield, Illinois had the Galloping Ghost and in the 1930’s Fordham created its own legend. The Nickname Was Rediscovered The 1936 Fordham Rams were in ...

March 05, 2020

The Fighting Irish

The Fighting IrishSince 1887, the University of Notre Dame has embodied a rich football tradition. Of all the schools represented in the College Football Hall of Fame, Notre Dame has the largest numbe ...

February 27, 2020

HBCUs: Past, Present and Future Speaker Panel: A Look Back

In celebration of Black History Month, the College Football Hall of Fame hosted a special evening centered on the past, present and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event fe ...

February 26, 2020

The Vault with Coy Wire

Watch CNN and HLN's Coy Wire experience our archive room for the first time! ...

February 26, 2020

Lessons from Legends featuring Don McPherson

Syracuse Head Football Coach Dick MacPherson told Don McPherson to "play within yourself" while a young quarterback. Listen to his message on #LessonsfromLegends. ...

January 15, 2020

The Vault with Holly Rowe

Holly Rowe takes an exclusive tour into the College Football Hall of Fame's secret archive room with Historian and Curator, Kent Stephens. ...

December 03, 2019

Jake Plummer

Jake Plummer: 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Arizona State standout quarterback Jake Plummer will join the elite class of College Football Hall of Fame inductees later this month. Plummer ...

December 02, 2019

Terrell Buckley

Terrell Buckley: 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Cornerback Terrell Buckley’s legacy is forever etched in Florida State history. During his three seasons, the team finished with FBS rankin ...

October 25, 2019

Lessons from Legends featuring Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander wasn’t a starter until his junior year at LSU. In this episode, he shares what it means to trust the process and persevere. ...

October 18, 2019

Lessons from Legends featuring Paul Palmer

Being the first College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Temple is no small feat. Paul is humbled by the honor. To watch episode 5 featuring Charles Alexander, click here.  ...

October 11, 2019

Lessons from Legends featuring Dat Nguyen

The name Dat Nguyen means player, coach, and businessman. Some lessons from the field never go away and he knows the secret to motivating a team. To watch episode 4 featuring Paul Palmer, click here. ...

October 11, 2019

Darren McFadden

Darren McFadden: 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Later this year, Darren McFadden, the electrifying running back from the University of Arkansas, will become the tenth Razorback inducted i ...

October 11, 2019

Ghost Stories in College Football

College Football Ghost Stories Over the course of 150 years, the sport of college football has seen its fair share of haunting stories and mysterious occurrences. This October, the Chick-fil-A College ...

October 09, 2019

Torry Holt

The Wolfpack’s Torry Holt: 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee North Carolina State wide receiver, Torry Holt, joins the greatest to have ever coached or played the game when he is inducted in ...

October 08, 2019

Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas: 2019 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Commitment, perseverance and dedication are three characteristics that perfectly embody Joe Thomas. A native of Brookfield, Wis., he was one of ...

October 03, 2019

Lessons from Legends featuring Tommie Frazier

Tommie knew he was going far from home when he agreed to play quarterback for the University of Nebraska. He quickly learned that his team was his new family.   To watch episode 3 featuring Coll ...

October 01, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks

Honoring Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the U.S. from September 15th through October 15th. The College Football Hall of Fame strives to recogniz ...

September 27, 2019

Lessons from Legends featuring Frank Beamer

Known as one of the most influential minds in the game of college football, Coach Frank Beamer talks about family, playing with integrity and the legacy he left behind.   To watch episode 2, Les ...

August 16, 2019

Presidential Players

Presidential Players As we gear up for the start of the new season and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the game, we decided to take a look back at some of our country’s famous presidential players. ...

August 16, 2019

The Father of American Football

As college football celebrates its 150th anniversary, now is the perfect time to reflect on the remarkable history of the sport. Undoubtedly, football would not be the game it is today without the eff ...

June 13, 2019

College Football Flags & Pennants

Flag Day Friday, June 14th is Flag Day, so it's only fitting to discuss the flags and pennants that the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame proudly displays every day, each representing the pass ...

June 13, 2019

College Football’s Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary

College Football’s Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary Sesquicentennial This exciting, albeit tricky to pronounce term describes the upcoming college football season and momentous 150th anniversary ...

June 07, 2019

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Before becoming a wrestling legend and an internationally known movie star, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson first turned his life around through football.  With the MTV Movie ...

June 03, 2019

Horsing Around for the Kentucky Derby: The Tradition of USC’s Mascot, Traveler

Horsing Around for the Kentucky Derby: The Tradition of USC’s Mascot, Traveler Known as the fastest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby returned to Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 4. After watc ...

March 26, 2019

Sergeant Stubby: From Military Dog to College Mascot

Sergeant Stubby: From Military Dog to College Mascot Celebrating National Pet Day On National Pet Day, the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is taking a look at the story of Sergeant Stubby, ...

March 25, 2019

Deion Sanders and the Road to the College Football Hall of Fame

A Young Star One of the most electrifying players to ever play on the football field, Deion Luwynn Sanders, known as “Prime Time”, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Deion wa ...

February 26, 2019

Five Fun Facts about Legendary Players and Coaches Who Spent Time on the Hardwood and the Turf

Get prepared for bracket busters, Cinderella stories and all the action during the Tournament with this list of five players and coaches who found success on the gridiron and also got nothing but net ...

January 29, 2019

Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of College Football Hall of Famer Gene Washington

Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of College Football Hall of Famer Gene Washington Gene Washington grew up in segregated, La Porte, TX and also attended a segregated high school, George Washington Carv ...

January 29, 2019

Breaking Barriers: How Hall of Fame Coach Eddie Robinson Forever Impacted the Game

Breaking Barriers: How Hall of Fame Coach Eddie Robinson Forever Impacted the Game "I've learned more about what they meant to me and what they meant to the game. I never won a game -- they did. You ...

November 12, 2018

The passion. The pageantry. The traditions. The countdown to 150 years of the greatest game has started!

The passion. The pageantry. The traditions. The countdown to 150 years of the greatest game has started! Close your eyes. Now imagine a time without pre-game rituals, tailgating, fight songs or Lee C ...

September 28, 2018

The Ghastly Ghost at the University of Notre Dame

The Ghastly Ghost at the University of Notre Dame What better way to get in the Halloween spirit, than a ghost story? Reaching back into our archives, we found a spooky story sure to give goosebumps. ...

June 29, 2018

Hall of Fame Heroes

In Honor of Independence Day, the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Pays Tribute to Some of the Game’s Most Heroic Players The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame celebrates its rich mil ...

June 14, 2018

Red, White & Blue All-Access Passes

From July 2nd through July 8th, guests that visit The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame will receive patriotic All-Access Passes to honor our rich military heritage. Throughout the years, The ...

June 14, 2018

Flag Day

Friday, June 14th is Flag Day, so it's fitting to discuss the first penalty flag that was created by Youngstown State Coach Dike Beede and his wife. Coach Beede asked his wife to make the red and whit ...

June 12, 2018

The Seven Founding Fathers of College Football

In Honor of Father’s Day, The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Presents Seven Founding Fathers of College Football While some may question the exact number, most historians have declared th ...

April 24, 2018

5 Things for a Special Mom on Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, The Hall of Fame is Giving Moms a Well-Deserved Time Out Once a year, we spend a day honoring the real heroes of college football and beyond: Moms. The women who work 24-hours a d ...

March 28, 2018

Top 5 Hall of Famers that played professional baseball

It’s a baseball kind of week, even in the world of football. This Thursday is Opening Day for the Braves and Major League Baseball. To celebrate, The College Football Hall of Fame pulled together a li ...

March 15, 2018

Top 10 Luckiest Plays

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, The College Football Hall of Fame shares a list of the top 10 luckiest plays of all time, proving there is a little “luck o’ the Irish” for everyone. Whether it's a Hail ...

January 11, 2018

2018 College Football Hall of Fame Class

ATLANTA (Jan. 8, 2018) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame announced the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame Class, which includes the names of 10 First Team All- ...

December 21, 2017

Steve Spurrier 2017 Class | College Football Hall of Fame

In addition to being a Heisman winning quarterback, a Hall of Fame player and now a Hall of Fame coach, Steve Spurrier is also an innovator. How many coaches can you name whose offenses were not only ...

December 18, 2017

Five Items on Every College Football Fan’s Holiday List

The holidays are a special time of year. People are cheerful, snow begins to fall, college football bowl season arrives and of course, Santa and Fumbles the Elf come. It’s a time of giving, but colleg ...

December 15, 2017

Peyton Manning 2017 Class | College Football Hall of Fame

When it comes to greatness are you born with the special and extraordinary skills to make these achievements or are they self-made through hard work and unrelenting desire? In Peyton Manning’s case hi ...

December 13, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Dat Nguyen

You often hear of the three F’s: faith, family and football. Few Hall of Famer’s exemplify those three better than Hall of Fame linebacker Dat Nguyen. On April 25, 1975, Dat’s father, four-month pregn ...

December 06, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Larry Kehres

If one were to ask a college football fan to name the sport’s most dominate dynasty ever, fans might name teams often sited in football history like Alabama, Notre Dame, or Yale. Fewer would likely me ...

December 05, 2017

Mike Ruth 2017 Class | College Football Hall of Fame

For the cover of the 1983 Sports Illustrated Football preview issue, the magazine wanted a bruised, slightly bloodied and muddied forearm reaching out for a supposed fumble. The bigger and beefier the ...

November 22, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Kirk Gibson

Adversity has a great impact on people. Tough times and difficult problems can be opportunities that build self-esteem, persistence and character. Kirk Gibson and his Michigan State teammates were fac ...

November 22, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Brian Urlacher

While it is possible to find a great football player just about anywhere in the country, one of the last paces to look is Lovington, New Mexico. Located in the southeast corner of the state, the town ...

November 21, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Danny Ford

Danny Ford has the distinction of being the youngest head coach to have ever won a national championship. When he beat Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl to capture Clemson’s first national title he was ...

November 16, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Adrian Peterson

For a player such as Georgia Southern running back Adrian Peterson, his greatness became overtly obvious after witnessing him for 15 seconds in one single play. In the 1999 NCAA Division I-AA Champion ...

November 13, 2017

Top 10 Reasons to Be Thankful for College Football

Preparations are beginning for the holiday season right around the corner and for The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, it’s the perfect time of year to stop and give thank ...

November 13, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Bob Crable

A native of Cincinnati, Notre Dame Linebacker Bob Crable attended Moeller High School, where he played for eventual Notre Dame Head Coach Gerry Faust. While with the Crusaders the pair won three conse ...

November 09, 2017

Marshall Faulk 2017 Class | College Football Hall of Fame

There are many reasons why the stories of athletic accomplishment are so compelling. One may be that once given that opportunity, a few select individuals emerge to amaze us with their accomplishments ...

November 07, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Bob McKay

University of Texas has one of the storied legacies in college football. During the late 1960’s, the offensive line contributed to the team’s success, including Bob McKay. When recruited out of tiny C ...

November 06, 2017

Happy birthday, college football!

Nov 6, 1869 On November 6, college football celebrates its 148th birthday! That first game was held in New Brunswick, New Jersey on the campus of Rutgers University. The game today has little if any s ...

November 02, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Class: Matt Leinart

Southern California Hall of Fame quarterback Matt Leinart is associated with many college football achievements. Among these are winning the Heisman Trophy, leading the Trojans to a 34-game win strea ...

October 31, 2017

Five Reasons We Love Rivalry Week

Rivalry Week is almost here and little can get fans' blood boiling more than the annual matchup between bitter rivals. The last weekend in November is one of the most anticipated of the college footba ...

August 30, 2017

Top 10 Reasons We're Glad College Football is Back

Kickoff weekend can’t come soon enough for the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience. To celebrate, we're giving you the top 10 reasons why we're glad college football is back: ...

July 25, 2017

Legends of the Touchdown Dance

July 29 is National Dance Day, and we feel there’s no better way to celebrate than looking back on our favorite touchdown dances from our College Football Hall of Famers. There were plenty to choose f ...

July 12, 2017

Discovering Attic Treasures at the Hall

When fans talk about the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience, many use the phrase “more than a museum” because of our one-of-a-kind experiences enjoyed through immersive techn ...

June 22, 2017

Hall of Famer Legacies Live On North of the Border

College football has seen over five million participants since its first game ever played, and just over 1,000 of those players can call themselves a Hall of Famer. Many of our College Football Hall ...

June 01, 2017

Do You Have What It Takes to Make the Hall?

If something happens 1,200 in 5,000,000 times then it has a 0.02% chance of happening. While these odds may be better than winning the lottery or being struck by lightning, they’re still quite small a ...

May 22, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About the MacArthur Bowl

The MacArthur Bowl is one of the most prestigious national honors a team can achieve. Presented annually since 1959 by the National Football Foundation (NFF) to the top football team in the nation, th ...

February 29, 2016

Breaking the Pro Football Color Barrier

While the story of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s long established color barrier in 1947 is well known, few recall that professional football broke the same barrier a year earlier. The 1946 seaso ...

February 25, 2016

HBCU All-America Teams and National Champions

The first college football game between Historically Black Colleges and Universities was played on December 27, 1892 when Biddle University traveled to Livingstone, NC to play Livingstone College. Tod ...

February 18, 2016

Walter Payton

WALTER PAYTONRBJackson State1971-1974 Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1953 in Columbia, Mississippi. He agreed to play high school football only if also allowed to play the drums in the school band ...

February 12, 2016

William Lewis

WILLIAM LEWIS Amherst 1889-1891Harvard 1892-18931892 & 1893 All-America William Henry Lewis was the first African-American to be named an All-America player (the first team was selected in 1889). ...

December 26, 2015

Christmas Day Football

Christmas Day Football | College Football Hall of Fame While New Year’s Day is a holiday most associated with college football, there have been a number of college football games played on Christmas D ...

December 17, 2015

It's Bowl Season!

After a long and exciting season Saturday brings us a day of bowl games! This weekend’s six-pack of games will be the first of a record 41 bowls followed by one bowl on Monday, two on Tuesday, and two ...

December 10, 2015

Army-Navy Game

Army Navy 1950 During recent years Navy has dominated the series with Army winning the last 13 games in a row. This year’s game has the Midshipmen (9-2) listed as anywhere between a 21 and 23 point f ...

December 03, 2015

Conference Championships

While last weekend’s results may have cleared up the College Football Playoff picture, an old fashioned upset or two in this weekend’s conference championship games might confuse what is now seemingly ...

December 01, 2015

The Great December Meltdowns

Until the advent of the conference championship games in 1992, the number of games played in December prior to the bowl season were few. Yet throughout history there have been a significant number of ...

November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Day Traditions

Thanksgiving Day has been associated with college football since the game’s earliest days. Starting in 1876, Yale began playing a near annual Thanksgiving Day game in the New York City area against e ...

November 26, 2015

We Are Thankful for Football!

Thanksgiving weekend football is the best type of football! Why? Because the final regular season weekend is always the most anticipated weekend of the season. A small number of teams will become bowl ...

November 21, 2015

So Much Football. So Little Time!

This weekend features six matchups of teams in the Associated Press top 25. Of those six games, three will certainly impact the National Championship Playoff race. #2 Ohio State hosts #9 Michigan St ...

November 19, 2015

OSU vs. MSU

Ohio State vs. Michigan State While the Ohio State – Michigan rivalry is well known for outcomes that ruin undefeated seasons and national championship aspirations for the vanquished, the Buckeyes hav ...

November 10, 2015

Veteran's Day

VETERAN'S DAY and the University of Iowa’s Nile Kinnick On November 11th we will remember and honor the millions of men and women throughout our nation’s history who have sacrificed and protected us b ...

November 06, 2015

November 6th

Nov 6, 1869 On November 6, college football will celebrate its 146th birthday! That first game was held in New Brunswick, New Jersey on the campus of Rutgers University. The game today has little if ...

October 22, 2015

CFP Playoff Committee Rankings

In two weeks, the College Football Playoff committee will meet for the first time and will issue their first official rankings on November 3rd. While only four teams will enter the actual playoff, the ...

October 15, 2015

10th Anniversary of the Bush Push

This weekend Notre Dame and Southern California will stage the 87th renewal of a rivalry that began in 1926. The series is unique in that it is the only rivalry that has no conference or geographic b ...

October 08, 2015

Miami vs Florida State

This weekend Florida State will host Miami in one of college football’s greatest intrastate rivalries with “The U” holding a slight 31-28 edge. Coming into this matchup, the Seminoles, ranked #12 are ...

October 01, 2015

Throwback Thursday - UGA vs Bama

This weekend’s contest between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs could play a large part in determining the SEC Eastern and Western Division champions. Alabama ( 3 - 1 ) travels to Ath ...

September 24, 2015

Throwback Thursday - September Shockers

As hard as it is to believe today, prior to the mid-50’s, the college football season didn’t start until OCTOBER! The very first “September Shocker” came on September 7, 1955 when top-ranked UCLA lost ...

September 17, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Neutral Site Kickoff Games

With demise of the Kickoff and Pigskin Classic games after the 2002 season the future appeared bleak for neutral-site season-opening games featuring high profile teams. However, after only a 5-year dr ...

July 30, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Recollections of the College All-Star Game

Growing up in the 1960’s, the College All-Star game was an important piece of the sporting calendar. It was a game for football fans of my generation that evoked fond memories. I never missed watching ...

July 16, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Great Moments in All-Star History

With only nine wins in a 42-game series, there are not a great deal of collegiate highlights. But in looking at the All-Star wins it’s interesting to note the number of future Hall of Famers who contr ...

July 09, 2015

Throwback Thursday - The College All-Star Game

While major league baseball will experience its mid-summer classic this month with the All-Star game, there was a time when college football annually experienced a summer pre-season classic. This mont ...

June 25, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Shoulder Pads

Football equipment innovation set the bar high for many other sports. While the most notable and original piece of football equipment is the helmet, the football shoulder pad has also been adopted and ...

June 18, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Facemasks

Facial protection in football dates as far back as 1890. That year, Princeton’s Edgar Allan Poe (a descendant of the famous writer) and Lafayette All-America David Balliet were reported to have worn h ...

June 11, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Jerseys

The most recognizable piece of football equipment is the jersey. Historically, it may also be the most important as the jersey became the means of team identification to the spectator, player, officia ...

June 04, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Alternate Helmets

Just a few days ago, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience opened a new exhibit on the latest trend in football equipment – alternate helmets. The trend began at Oregon some ...

May 21, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Elroy Hirsch

World War II affected all aspects of everyday life in the United States. College football certainly was not exempt. The most obvious change was on the quality of play, as many players left school to f ...

May 14, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Bob Chappius

In 1947, Hall of Fame Michigan halfback Bob Chappuis was the Heisman Trophy runner up in a close vote, just losing out to Notre Dame Hall of Famer Johnny Lujack. But two years earlier, Bob had another ...

May 07, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Hobey Baker

The College Football Hall of Fame has amongst its roster of players and coaches hundreds of members who served in the military. Some of these Hall of Famers also gave their lives. In every major US co ...

April 30, 2015

Throwback Thursday - US Armed Forces and College Football

With May 16th being Armed Forces Day, the College Football Hall of Fame will be sharing stories this month highlighting the connection between the US Armed Forces and college football. The links betwe ...

April 17, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Greasy Neale

The College Football Hall of Fame contains numerous members who also played Major League Baseball. Such a figure was Earle “Greasy” Neale. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967, Neale had an 82-54-11 ...

April 09, 2015

Throwback Thursday - Joe Gagliardi

On Saturday March, 7, the son and 4 grandchildren of John Gagliardi (the winningest coach in College Football history) visited The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience. Coach G ...

April 02, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Jackie Robinson

The College Football Hall of Fame has nearly two dozen members who played major league baseball. But what about the reverse? What Baseball Hall of Famers played college football? With a much smaller m ...

March 26, 2015

Throwback Thursday: "Automatic" Otto Graham

Early last month, New England quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots to their fourth Super Bowl championship. With this accomplishment it was difficult to click on a sports web site and not find an ar ...

March 19, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Terry Baker

The Oregon State Beavers have a fine basketball history and tradition. Despite the dominance of UCLA, the school has won 12 conference titles, saw the team receive a #1 seed in the 1980 NCAA tournamen ...

March 12, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Hardwood Stars

Like nature, sports is very much an evolutionary entity. As sports has evolved, the multi-sport star athlete has become nearly as extinct as the dinosaur. To excel, today’s athlete can no longer affor ...

March 05, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Amos Alonzo Stagg

The name Amos Alonzo Stagg should be very familiar to even the most casual college football fan. As a player, he was selected as an end to the first All-America team in 1889. As a coach, he started th ...

February 26, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Ben Stevenson

Here is a bit of trivia sure to stump your friends and co-workers: What college football player has had more All-America seasons than any other Hall of Famer? The answer is Tuskegee halfback Ben Steve ...

February 19, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Jake Gaither

“I want my players to be mo-bile, ag-ile and hos-tile” was the mantra of Florida A&M Hall of Fame coach Jake Gaither. From 1945-1969 he was the head coach at Florida A&M. During this period, h ...

February 12, 2015

Throwback Thursday: William Lewis

The son of former slaves, William Lewis became one of the game’s greatest centers of during the sport’s formative years. But his greatest achievements came off the field in coaching, writing, politics ...

February 09, 2015

THE UNITED STATES ARMY OLD GUARD FIFE AND DRUM CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY DRILL TEAM (1)

This past Sunday, February 8, 2015, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience hosted The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps & The United States Army Drill Tea ...

February 06, 2015

The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and The United States Army Drill Team

Come to the Hall of Fame Sunday, February 8th, 2015 at 1PM to experience this impressive display of tradition and precision. *Special discount to active and retired military on day of event - $16.99 ( ...

February 05, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Ernie Davis

As the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, Syracuse halfback Ernie Davis earned a place in history. But his courage and dignity make his Heisman win seem like a mere footnote. Living in ...

January 08, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Chris Spielman

For most of its history great running backs are thought as part of the Ohio State lore, but the number of great Buckeye linebackers are now rivaling their offensive counterparts. Picking the best fro ...

January 08, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Norm Van Brocklin

Known simply as “The Dutchman,” Norm Van Brocklin was one of college football’s best passers in the post-World War II era. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Van Brocklin enrolled at the ...

January 01, 2015

Throwback Thursday: Bobby Layne

As one of the greatest bowl players of all time, Hall of Famer Bobby Layne was no stranger to the New Year’s Six. A four-time All Southwestern Conference quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, Layne’s p ...

December 19, 2014

Kent's Corner: The Mount Union Dynasty

Calling a great team a “dynasty” can be a subjective label. Trying to determine which dynasties might be the greatest of them all can become even more subjective. But in the sport of college football ...

December 18, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Sid Gillman

Coach Sid Gillman can be credited as the “father of modern football”. Raised Jewish in the anti-Semitic neighborhoods of Minneapolis, Gillman played for Ohio State University from 1931 to 1933. Aft ...

December 17, 2014

Kent's Corner: The Evolution of Equipment

The game of football has evolved since its beginning in the late 1860s to the game we know today. Formations have changed. Score keeping has changed. Rules have changed. Teams have changed. And of cou ...

December 15, 2014

Hall of Fame Performer of the Year

The 2014 football season has been one for the ages, and with each passing week narrowing down the pool of candidates for the Hall of Fame Performer of the Week has been a challenge. Our fans have spok ...

December 13, 2014

Kent's Corner: America's Game

While college football has numerous traditional rivalries that attract nationwide attention, only the Army-Navy game can truly be called “America’s Game.” The game is unique due to its long history, ...

December 11, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Archie Griffin, Ohio State

The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, Archie Griffin is a living folk hero for Ohio State football fans. Few can doubt his accomplishments, which include leading the Big Ten in rushing for ...

December 10, 2014

Hall of Fame Holiday Gifts

Give the gift of our must-see college football experience, plus a unique Hall of Fame snowflake tree ornament this year! Fans can purchase the ornament and two tickets to the College Football Hall of ...

December 08, 2014

Championship performances in the season's final week

The field is set for the inaugural College Football Playoff, and it’s no surprise the final batch of Hall of Fame Performance of the Week nominees are full of players from teams that will be vying for ...

December 04, 2014

#TBT: Jackie Parker, Mississippi State

The resurgence of Mississippi State football has been fueled largely by the stellar play of quarterback Dak Prescott. Before Dak, however, there was “Jack” … as in Jackie Parker. Parker, who was marri ...

December 02, 2014

College Football Hall of Fame Celebrates Championship Weekend

Saturday’s SEC Championship Game between No. 1 Alabama and No. 14 Missouri is cause for celebration at the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience in downtown Atlanta this weekend ...

December 01, 2014

Efficiency and strong defense top rivalry performances

We’re heading into championship week, and last weekend’s rivalry matchups have prepared the nation’s best players for what’s to come. Here are the nominees for Hall of Fame Performer of the Week. USC ...

November 28, 2014

Kent's Corner: Governor Games

As numerous rivalries are played between schools within the same state, there are several rivalry trophy games that are noted as Governor games. These include contests between Brown and Rhode Island, ...

November 27, 2014

Kent's Corner: The Egg Bowl

One of the stranger college football rivalry names is the annual Egg Bowl, played between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University. The unusual name comes not from some poultry- ...

November 27, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State

When it comes to ranking the greatest single seasons ever compiled, the conversation begins and ends with Barry Sanders. The Oklahoma State running back spent two years backing up Thurman Thomas befor ...

November 27, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Troy Aikman, Oklahoma/UCLA

The gunslinger behind the dynasty of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, Aikman made his collegiate mark at UCLA. After beginning his career in Oklahoma, he transferred to the West Coast to fit into a mo ...

November 26, 2014

Kent's Corner: The Ten Year War

When college football experts and historians list the game’s most intense rivalries, Ohio State vs. Michigan is definitely near the top of anyone’s list. The neighboring states have had a stormy relat ...

November 25, 2014

Iron Bowl full of fantastic finishes

It’ll go down as one of the most dramatic finishes in college football history. One second. Just a couple of feet. That’s all that stood between Alabama knocking off Auburn in the 2013 edition of the ...

November 24, 2014

Big numbers dominate top performers (1)

The rivalries are underway and the pressure is on as teams clamor for conference titles and jockey for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Below are the nominees for the Hall of Fame Performer ...

November 24, 2014

A forgotten trophy finds its way home

They call it “The Civil War” for good reason. For 120 years, Oregon and Oregon State have battled on the field in one of the Pac-12’s best rivalries. Yet for all the drama on the gridiron, there hasn’ ...

November 21, 2014

Kent's Corner: Another verse in a rivalry’s storied history

“The Big Game” between California and Stanford is one of college football’s most treasured rivalries. While the very nature of college football makes even the most pedestrian game an intense contest, ...

November 20, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Marcus Allen, USC

One of the most prolific running backs in the history of college football, Marcus Allen was recruited to USC as a defensive back. Trojans head coach John Robinson, however, saw the potential in Allen ...

November 19, 2014

“The Rivalry” that transcends the game

Separated by a mere 20 miles and bound by 130 years of shared athletic history, few rivalries in college football compare with Lafayette and Lehigh. The contest is known simply as “The Rivalry,” and i ...

November 17, 2014

Big numbers dominate top performers

Records came crashing down this week in college football, and these players turned in showings that are worthy enough to be considered as Hall of Fame Performers of the Week. Leading the way is Wiscon ...

November 13, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Gene Stallings

Regarded as the “Heir to Bear” by many in Alabama football, Gene Stallings returned the Crimson Tide to the top of the college football world during his seven-year run. Stallings tallied a 70-16-1 rec ...

November 12, 2014

Kent's Corner: Mississippi State's Undefeated Season

Though they may hold the nation’s top spot this year, the golden era of Mississippi State football came between 1939 -1942 when Hall of Fame coach Allyn McKeen led the Maroon (they did not become the ...

November 10, 2014

Top tilts produce terrific performances

Ranked matchups dominated last week’s slate of college football action, and the biggest stars shined under the brightest lights. These players turned in showings worthy enough to be considered as Hall ...

November 09, 2014

Fumbles' Birthday

Saturday at the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience fans celebrated our beloved mascot, Fumbles', birthday and we welcomed “Social Media Mom” bloggers and their families from ...

November 03, 2014

Gritty showings heat up home stretch of the season

As the football season moves into the final stretch of the regular season, each game means more and more. With the pressure on, these players turned in showings that are worthy enough to be considered ...

August 18, 2014

College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience to Host Free Tailgate Event for Grand Opening on August 23

After nearly 18 months of construction, the new home of the national College Football Hall of Fame will open its doors on Saturday, August 23. To celebrate, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick ...