College Football Hall of Fame 2026 Ballot Includes 279 Players, 44 Coaches Nationwide

The National Football Foundation (NFF) has released the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, featuring numerous notable players and coaches across various college football divisions. Among the nominees are Troy football alums Al Lucas and Freddie Thomas, recognized for their achievements during the Division II and FCS eras, respectively. Oklahoma Sooners players Josh Heupel, Rocky Calmus, and George Cumby are also up for induction, with Heupel noted for leading Oklahoma to a national championship in 2000 and introducing the Air Raid offense to the program. Florida State's Peter Warrick and Sebastian Janikowski are on the ballot as well, continuing a tradition of Seminoles in the Hall of Fame. Additionally, former Georgia Bulldogs Garrison Hearst and Richard Seymour return to the ballot, with Hearst known for his 1992 Doak Walker Award-winning season and Seymour for his dominant defensive play, both aiming for induction after multiple years on the ballot. The 2026 Hall of Fame class will be announced in early 2026 and inducted at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas in December 2026.