ATLANTA, Georgia (June 3, 2025) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame has announced the names on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The list includes 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, as well as 101 players and 34 coaches from the divisional ranks.

NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell remarked, “Being on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot is a significant honor. Out of the more than 5.7 million individuals who have played college football, only 1,093 players have been inducted. The Hall’s requirement of being a First-Team All-American narrows the pool to about 1,500 eligible individuals. Being part of this elite group signifies true greatness, and we eagerly await announcing the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class early next year.”

The ballot has been emailed to over 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers, whose votes will be compiled and submitted to the NFF’s Honors Court for final selection. (Individuals can cast a vote this year by becoming an NFF member.)

The Honors Court, chaired by NFF Board Member and College Football Hall of Famer Archie Griffin from Ohio State, includes a prestigious and geographically diverse group of athletic administrators, Hall of Famers, and media members. For official criteria and voting procedures, please click here.

NFF Chairman Archie Manning, a 1989 Hall of Fame inductee from Mississippi, emphasized, “Having a ballot and a voice in the selection of the College Football Hall of Fame inductees is one of the most cherished NFF member benefits. Our membership, the most knowledgeable and passionate group about college football, engages in the significant responsibility of selecting those who have reached the pinnacle of achievement in our sport.”

The announcement of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2025, with specific details forthcoming.

The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on December 9, 2025, at the Bellagio Hotel & Resort. They will also be honored at their respective schools with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the 2025 season.

Of the 5.7 million individuals who have played college football since the first game between Princeton and Rutgers on November 6, 1869, only 1,093 players (less than 0.02%) have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. From the coaching ranks, 233 individuals have achieved Hall of Fame distinction.

The 2025 Ballot includes 11 NFF National Scholar-Athletes, such as FBS players Jeff Bregel (USC), Gregg Carr (Auburn), Brad Culpepper (Florida), Greg Eslinger (Minnesota), Graham Harrell (Texas Tech), Alex Mack (California), Darrin Smith (Miami, FL), and Manti Te’o (Notre Dame). Divisional nominees include Keith Elias (Princeton), Gerald Quinlivan (Buffalo), and Thomas Stenglein (Colgate).

Since 1959, the NFF has recognized 922 National Scholar-Athletes, with only 44 earning the distinction of both Hall of Famer and National Scholar-Athlete, making it one of the most elite groups in sports. Among these 44 dual honorees, only Peyton Manning (Tennessee), Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia), Tim Tebow (Florida), and Danny Wuerffel (Florida) have also claimed The William V. Campbell Trophy®.

Voting Deadline: July 1, 2025. To become a member and receive this year’s ballot, please contact NFF Director of Membership Ron Dilatush at [email protected].

The online voting system for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot is powered by TicketManager.

The three Sooners on the 2025 ballot are:

Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma-Linebacker-Two-time consensus First Team All-American and 2001 Butkus Award winner…OU’s all-time leader in TFL (59) helped Sooners to the BCS National Championship at the 2001 Orange Bowl…2000 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and four-time All-Big 12 performer posted 431 career tackles.

George Cumby, Oklahoma-Defensive Back-Two-time First Team All-American, earning unanimous honors in 1979…Two-time Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year and member of four Big Eight championship teams…Finished career ranked second all-time in OU history with 437 tackles, despite playing fullback his first season.

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Josh Heupel, Oklahoma-Quarterback-2000 consensus First Team All-American and Walter Camp Player of the Year…2000 Heisman Trophy runner-up who led the Sooners to a national title at the 2001 Orange Bowl…2000 Big 12 Player of the Year who left OU with virtually every school passing record despite only playing two seasons.