Mike Leach nominated for College Football Hall of Fame following eligibility rule change

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 death. Leach's final coaching stop was at Mississippi State before his death in December 2022. The National Football Foundation has released the ballot for next year's class, with the class set to be officially unveiled in January. The list features 80 players and nine c