Mike Leach nominated for College Football Hall of Fame following eligibility rule change
Mike Leach has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame following a change in eligibility rules. The new criteria allow him to qualify with a career winning percentage of .596, slightly below the previous threshold. Leach, who passed away in 2022, is recognized for his significant impact on college football, particularly through the Air Raid offense.
- ▪Mike Leach was nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame after his death in 2022.
- ▪The eligibility criteria were revised, lowering the minimum career winning percentage for coaches from .600 to .595.
- ▪Leach finished his coaching career with a record of 158-107 and a winning percentage of .596.
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College Football Mike Leach nominated for College Football Hall of Fame following eligibility rule change Leach died in 2022 and last coached at Mississippi State By Chantz Martin Fox News Published June 3, 2026 10:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bill Belichick addresses Hall of Fame snub that sparked widespread shock Legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick addresses the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision to exclude him on ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class just under four years after his…
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