Mike Leach appears on College Football Hall of Fame ballot posthumously
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mike Leach, who had a successful 21-year coaching career primarily at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State, is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. The change follows updated eligibility rules from the National Football Foundation, which lowered the minimum winning percentage for coaches from.600 to.595. Leach's career record stands at 158-107, yielding a.596 winning percentage. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 61, and this recognition comes in light of his significant contributions to the sport.
- •Leach coached at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State.
- •He is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time.
- •New criteria require a winning percentage of.595 instead of.600.
- •Leach's career record is 158-107, with a.596 winning percentage.
- •He passed away in 2022 at age 61.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Leach makes College Football HOF ballot after lengthy wait
"The former Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State coach is one step closer to college football immortality.
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