The 2025 college football season is kicking off, and five members of the College Football Hall of Fame who went on to star in the NFL will be roaming the sidelines as head coaches of college teams.

Terrell Buckley, a 2019 inductee and former NFL first-round pick, begins his inaugural season as the head coach at Mississippi Valley State. A standout defensive back at Florida State, Buckley's leadership and experience continue to guide the Delta Devils' program.

Eddie George, the 2011 inductee and 1995 Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State, takes over at Bowling Green after a successful four-year stint at Tennessee State. George was named the 2024 South Conference Coach of the Year, and his return to the state of Ohio brings him back to familiar territory.

Terance Mathis, a 2023 inductee, is entering his second season as head coach at Morehouse College. One of the most prolific wide receivers in New Mexico history and a longtime NFL star, Mathis is working to elevate the Maroon Tigers program.

Deion Sanders, the 2011 inductee from Florida State and a two-sport legend in both the NFL and MLB, returns for his third season leading Colorado. "Coach Prime" continues to generate national headlines, bringing his trademark energy and Hall of Fame pedigree to the Buffaloes after leading them to a 40-18 record the previous two seasons.

Michael Vick enters his first season at the helm of Norfolk State. The electrifying quarterback, a 2025 Hall of Fame electee, is making his college head coaching debut after a storied playing career that changed the game at both Virginia Tech and in the NFL.

Together, these five legends embody the bridge between college glory, NFL stardom, and a new chapter of leadership on the sidelines. Their presence as head coaches adds a unique dimension to the 2025 season, as fans will see some of the game's all-time greats back on the field—this time calling the plays.