Three Heisman Winners Join 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Three Heisman Winners Join 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Three Heisman Winners Join 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

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The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot prominently features Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton, and Robert Griffin III, reflecting their impactful collegiate careers and national championship contributions. These players, alongside other notable nominees such as Aaron Donald and Dez Bryant, highlight a diverse group of 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision eligible for induction. The National Football Foundation also updated eligibility criteria for coaches, emphasizing career winning percentages. Meanwhile, emerging talent in college football’s 2026 season includes under-the-radar Heisman candidates like Utah's Devon Dampier and SMU's Kevin Jennings, who are expected to make significant strides in the Heisman race. Pittsburgh Panthers' legacy in the Heisman conversation is anchored by Tony Dorsett, the only Panther to win the trophy, whose 1976 season remains legendary. Collectively, these developments illustrate both the ongoing celebration of past college football legends and the anticipation of new stars rising to prominence.

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