The National Football Foundation has released the nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.

"We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class," said Archie Manning, NFF Chairman and a 1989 College Football Hall of Famer from Ole Miss. "Each of these legends ranks among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game,

Dennis Thurman and Darrin Smith were among the best Cowboys defenders of their eras, but both left their mark on the college gridiron first.

Eslinger was a Gophers award-winning center in 2005 and Elliott a St. John’s All-America receiver in that era. Kleinsasser starred for North Dakota in college, then played for the Vikings.

Legendary Troy football coach Larry Blakeney has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame for its 2025 class, it was announced Wednesday.

The College Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 has been announced. It features Raiders legends Michael Huff and John Henderson.

Former Auburn linebacker Gregg Carr is among the five new members of the College Football Hall of Fame from the SEC.

The National Football Foundation announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday, which includes four coaches and 18 players.

Former Minnesota center Greg Eslinger and St. John’s receiver Blake Elliott were named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class on Wednesday. They will be officially inducted along with 16 other players and four coaches, including Urban Meyer and Nick Saban, on Dec. 9.

Ball played at Wisconsin from 2009-12 and finished his career with NCAA records for total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns.