US EditionMike Leach Finally Eligible for College Football Hall of Fame After NFF Revises Necessary Criteria
- The National Football Foundation revised College Football Hall of Fame coaching eligibility on Thursday to include Mike Leach starting in 2027.
- The change lowered the minimum career winning percentage from 60% to 59.5%, allowing Leach's.596 win rate to meet the new standard.
- Leach coached Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State across 23 seasons, innovating with the Air Raid offense developed alongside Hal Mumme.
- NFF President Steve Hatchell said this adjustment reflects dialogue with sport leaders to recognize contributions beyond narrow statistical thresholds.
- This update also makes Jackie Sherrill eligible and signals a shift to honor coaches whose impact extends beyond traditional winning percentages.
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