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NFF and Sports Business Journal Renew Partnership for 2026 Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
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.
Impressive List of 2,687 Graduates Playing College Football This Season
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.
2026 Week 2 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Rankings
2026 Week 2 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Rankings
NFF Hall of Famer Bob McKay Passes Away
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.
2026 Week 1 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Rankings
2026 Week 1 FWAA-NFF Super 16 Rankings
Northern Illinois Set to Honor Jordan Lynch With Sept. 12 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®
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+.
Utah Set to Honor Eric Weddle with Sept. 12 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®
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.
College Football Reaches 778 Schools with 10 New Programs in 2026
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.
40 Former NFF Scholar-Athletes Earn NFL Spots as 2026 Season Kicks Off
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.
For Tony Ortega, the Rewards of NFF Chapter Leadership Last a Lifetime
Tony Ortega still gets letters from past scholar-athletes with stories of the successes they have gone on to achieve. After 15 years as president of the NFF Pasadena-San Gabriel Valley chapter, he could fill filing cabinets full of all those success stories.
National Football Foundation Announces 2026 Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute Schedule, Presented by Fidelity Investments®
IRVING, Texas (Sept. 1, 2026) – The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) today announced the 2026 schedule for the NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salutes, presented by Fidelity Investments®, a leading provider of workplace savings plans in higher education.
NFF Hall of Famer Jerry Stovall Passes Away
Jerry Stovall, a 2010 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who was an All-America halfback at LSU and later the Tigers' head coach, passed away Aug. 31 in Baton Rouge. He was 85.
Washington Set to Honor Chris Petersen with Sept. 6 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®
IRVING, Texas (Sept. 2, 2026) – The University of Washington 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 Chris Petersen with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Salute will take place on Sept. 6, during the Huskies' home football game against Washington State, which will kick off at 4 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
The late Jim Margraff Set for Sept. 5 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by Fidelity Investments®, at Johns Hopkins University
IRVING, Texas (Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3, 2026) – Johns Hopkins University (MD) 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 Jim Margraff with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The Salute will take place on Sept. 5, during the Blue Jays home football game against Ithaca College, which will kick off at Noon ET on the Centennial Digital Network.
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.
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