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Ole Miss to Immortalize NFF Chairman Archie Manning with a Statue
National Football Foundation Chairman Archie Manning, one of the most cherished figures in the history of Ole Miss football and a 1989 inductee into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, was surprised Friday night with an announcement that the university will erect a statue honoring him outside the Manning Center on the Ole Miss campus. Manning learned of the news during a special dinner as part of Ole Miss' M-Club weekend, surrounded by former teammates, coaches and fellow letterwinners.
CFO, NFF Highlight Key Rule Changes Ahead of 2026 College Football Season
IRVING, Texas (Aug. 11, 2026) – As the 2026 college football season approaches, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame has again partnered with the College Football Officiating (CFO) to highlight the key rule changes that will take effect this fall.
2026 Preseason FWAA-NFF Super 16 Rankings
– PRESEASON POLL: AUG. 9, 2026 –
NFF College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. Passes Away
Billy Ray Smith Jr., the legendary Arkansas defensive end and 2000 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee, passed away July 29. He was 64.
Day 2 of the 8th Annual Campbell Trophy Summit
Day 2 of the 8th Annual Campbell Trophy Summit
Day 1 of the 8th Annual Campbell Trophy Summit
Day 1 of the 8th Annual Campbell Trophy Summit
The National Football Foundation Has Built One of the Most Extraordinary Leadership Networks in America
More than 350 members of college football's most accomplished leadership community will gather at Stanford University this month, not to relive their playing careers, but to continue learning, mentoring and investing in one another.
Happy 250th, America, and 157 Years of the Game We Love!
Happy 250th, America, and 157 Years of the Game We Love!
Manning Family Celebrates 30 Years of Growing the Game
More than 1,400 high school quarterbacks and receivers will gather on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, June 25-28, for the 30th edition of the Manning Passing Academy (MPA). What began three decades ago with just 185 campers at Tulane University has grown into one of the nation's premier instructional football camps while remaining true to its original mission: making the game more enjoyable for young athletes.
NFF Hall of Fame Coach Dick Strahm Passes Away at 92
Dick Strahm, a 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who coached at Findlay (OH) from 1975-98 while leading the Oilers to four national titles, passed away June 9. He was 92.
Game's Greatest Legends Headline 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
IRVING, Texas (June 1, 2026) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today the names on the 2027 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. The 2027 ballot includes 80 players and nine coaches from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from the NCAA divisional and NAIA ranks.
NFF College Football Hall of Famer George Bork Passes Away at 84
George Bork, a 1999 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in college football history at Northern Illinois from 1960-63, passed away at the age of 84.
2026 NFF Team of Distinction Celebrates America’s Top High School Football Scholar-Athletes
IRVING, Texas (May 27, 2026) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today unveiled the 66 members of the 2026 NFF Team of Distinction, honoring the nation's top high school scholar-athletes who represent the future leaders of the game and have excelled at the very highest levels in the classroom, on the field and by making an impact in their communities.
NFF Honoree and Broadcasting Legend Charlie Neal Passes Away
Charlie Neal, the 2023 NFF Chris Schenkel Award recipient and the legendary voice of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports, passed away May 13. He was 80.
NFF College Football Hall of Famer Charles Young Passes Away at 75
Charles Young, a 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a tight end at Southern California from 1970-72, passed away May 12. He was 75.
NFF College Football Hall of Famer Craig Morton Passes Away at 83
Craig Morton, a 1992 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee and a star quarterback at California from 1962-64, passed away May 9. He was 83.
NFF Chapter Leader Mickey Heinecken Inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame
Mickey Heinecken, a record-setting coach at Middlebury College for 28 years and the founder of the Vermont Chapter of the National Football Foundation, was one of 13 recent inductees into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. The hall inducted its 13th class on April 25, 2026 in South Burlington, Vermont.
102-Year-Old Orlean Castronis Honored with NFF Distinguished American Award
The NFF University of Georgia Chapter recently recognized Orlean Castronis with its Distinguished American Award. She is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black.
NFF Honorees Shine in 2026 NFL Draft with 63 Selections
An impressive 63 National Football Foundation (NFF) honorees heard their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft, including three of the first four picks who were members of the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society: No. 1 Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), No. 2 David Bailey (Texas Tech), and No. 4 Carnell Tate (Ohio State).
UCLA Quarterback Club Raises Money For UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
On the evening of April 18, roughly two dozen former and current UCLA quarterbacks gathered for a fundraising dinner at UCLA's Luskin Center. Representing seven decades of Bruin football, the quarterbacks served as the centerpiece of an event that raised funds for UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.