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]]>GeorgiaThu, 17 Sep 2026 17:07:00 CST15262https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/16/impressive-list-of-2-687-graduates-playing-college-football-this-season.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/16/impressive-list-of-2-687-graduates-playing-college-football-this-season.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 16, 2026) – For the ninth year, the National Football Foundation has released its annual list of current student-athletes at all levels of the game who have already earned their undergraduate degrees, underscoring the game's commitment to academic achievement and reinforcing the belief that football develops leaders.]]>Gunner StocktonWed, 16 Sep 2026 09:50:00 CST15260https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/17/football-nff-and-sports-business-journal-renew-partnership-for-2026-intercollegiate-athletics-forum.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/17/football-nff-and-sports-business-journal-renew-partnership-for-2026-intercollegiate-athletics-forum.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (September 17, 2026) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that it will again partner with Sports Business Journal (SBJ) to advance the national conversation about the future of college athletics through the 2026 SBJ Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, Dec. 8-9 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Forum will coincide with the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas, scheduled for Dec. 8 at Bellagio Resort & Casino.]]>Jackson Woodard at the 2024 SBJ ForumThu, 17 Sep 2026 09:50:00 CST15261https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/13/football-2026-week-2-fwaa-nff-super-16-rankings.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/13/football-2026-week-2-fwaa-nff-super-16-rankings.aspxFootball

]]>2026 Super 16 Poll Week 2Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:04:00 CST15259https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/7/college-football-reaches-778-schools-with-10-new-programs-in-2026.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/7/college-football-reaches-778-schools-with-10-new-programs-in-2026.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 9, 2026) – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) reported today that football continues to expand, with 778 colleges and universities nationwide now offering football programs. The growth continues with 17 institutions across all NCAA divisions, the NAIA and independent schools launching programs in 2026 or announcing plans to take the field in the coming years.]]>Chicago State Launches Football ProgramMon, 7 Sep 2026 18:46:00 CST15254https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/10/football-nff-hall-of-famer-bob-mckay-passes-away.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/10/football-nff-hall-of-famer-bob-mckay-passes-away.aspxFootball

Bob McKay, a 2017 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee and an All-America offensive tackle for the Longhorns from 1968-69, passed away Sept. 10 in Austin, Texas. He was 78.]]>NFF Hall of Famer Bob McKay (Texas)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:34:00 CST15258https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/2026-week-1-fwaa-nff-super-16-rankings.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/2026-week-1-fwaa-nff-super-16-rankings.aspxFootball

]]>2026 Super 16 Week 1 RankingsTue, 8 Sep 2026 10:16:00 CST15256https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/football-utah-set-to-honor-eric-weddle-with-sept-12-nff-hall-of-fame-on-campus-salute-presented-by-fidelity-investments.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/football-utah-set-to-honor-eric-weddle-with-sept-12-nff-hall-of-fame-on-campus-salute-presented-by-fidelity-investments.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) – The University of Utah and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame electee Eric Weddle with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Salute will take place on Sept. 12, during the Utes home football game against Arkansas, which will kick off at 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.]]>Eric WeddleTue, 8 Sep 2026 09:48:00 CST15255https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/football-northern-illinois-set-to-honor-jordan-lynch-with-sept-12-nff-hall-of-fame-on-campus-salute-presented-by-fidelity-investments.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/8/football-northern-illinois-set-to-honor-jordan-lynch-with-sept-12-nff-hall-of-fame-on-campus-salute-presented-by-fidelity-investments.aspxFootball

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) – Northern Illinois University and The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that they will jointly honor 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame electee Jordan Lynch with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The salute will take place on Sept. 12, during the Huskies' home football game against Illinois State, which will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on MW+.]]>Jordan LynchTue, 8 Sep 2026 10:07:00 CST15257https://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/7/football-40-former-nff-scholar-athletes-earn-nfl-spots-as-2026-season-kicks-off.aspxhttps://footballfoundation.org/news/2026/9/7/football-40-former-nff-scholar-athletes-earn-nfl-spots-as-2026-season-kicks-off.aspxFootball

Thirty-one former NFF National Scholar-Athletes/William V. Campbell Trophy® finalists appear on active NFL rosters, with an additional four players on injured reserve and five players on practice squads as the 2026 regular season begins this week.]]>Eli Stowers at camp as a rookie with the Philadelphia EaglesMon, 7 Sep 2026 14:20:00 CST15253