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Mike Leach added to College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot was released on June 2, featuring notable names like Robert Griffin III and Cam Newton. Among the newcomers is the late Mike Leach, whose innovative coaching and impact on the game made him a fitting candidate. Leach's legacy includes significant contributions at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State, where he popularized the Air Raid offense. His family and fans are expected to value this recognition highly, with an announcement on the new Hall class anticipated in January.

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•2027 Hall of Fame ballot announced on June 2
•Notable candidates include Robert Griffin III and Cam Newton
•Mike Leach recognized posthumously for his coaching contributions
•Leach transformed programs at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State
•Announcement for new inductees expected in January

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Can't Wait For Saturday Adding Leach to College Football Hall of Fame an easy decision

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Jun. 2—*** The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and two of the players under consideration — Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks Robert Griffin III (Baylor) and Cam Newton (Auburn) will receive plenty of attention. Both deserve spots in the Hall sooner rather than later. Of course, my focus is on a pair of Illinois greats, Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice, who are ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:47 PM
Can't Wait For Saturday Adding Leach to College Football Hall of Fame an easy decision
Jun. 2—*** The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and two of the players under consideration — Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks Robert Griffin III (Baylor) and Cam Newton (Auburn) will receive plenty of attention. Both deserve spots in the Hall sooner rather than later. Of course, my focus is on a pair of Illinois greats, Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice, who are ...

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