IRVING, Texas (May 29, 2025) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) today announced an adjustment to the eligibility criteria for coaches to be considered for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame.
 
In consultation with the American Football Coaches Association, the NFF Honors Court, and the NFF Awards Committee, the Foundation has revised the minimum career winning percentage required for coaching eligibility from .600 to .595. This change will go into effect beginning with the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot.
 
All other eligibility requirements for coaches remain unchanged. To be considered for the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, coaches must have served as a head coach for a minimum of 10 seasons and must have coached at least 100 games. Coaches become eligible for consideration three full seasons after retirement or immediately following retirement if they are at least 70 years of age. Active coaches become eligible upon reaching the age of 75.
 
"The NFF is committed to preserving the integrity and prestige of the NFF College Football Hall of Fame," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "This adjustment reflects thoughtful dialogue with leaders across the sport and allows us to better recognize coaches whose contributions to the game extend beyond a narrow statistical threshold."
 
For more information about the NFF College Football Hall of Fame criteria or to view past inductees, please click here or visit footballfoundation.org.
 
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