The National Football Foundation announced its selection for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class. Roughly two dozen new members will be welcomed into the club, joining some of the most important individuals in college football history.
Some big names include coaches Urban Meyer and Nick Saban, as well as former Virginia Tech QB Michael Vick.
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and Michael Vick Headline 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
Saban retired in 2024 with a 292-71-1 record across 28 seasons at Toledo, Michigan State, LSU, and Alabama. He also won seven national championships, six of which were won with Alabama and one with LSU.
Saban was informed of his selection for College Football Hall of Fame last week on “College GameDay” prior to the Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and the Texas Longhorns. Saban’s legacy is marked by his incredible ability to build and sustain winning programs.
One of Saban’s biggest rivals in the SEC was Urban Meyer. Meyer had a legendary coaching run with a record of 187-32, along with three national championships across 17 seasons. Meyer coached at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, and Ohio State. His time at Utah was spectacular, and he left with a 22-2 record after which he moved to Florida and won two national titles.
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Meyer would later take over at Ohio State where he would win his third national championship. During Meyer’s run as head coach for the Buckeyes, they were one of the most dominant teams in college football. They put up a best-ever 7-0 record against Michigan and a 54-4 record in Big Ten games, which includes 30 straight conference victories.
Before taking the NFL by storm, Vick played college football for Virginia Tech, leading the team to their first and only national championship in 1999. Vick finished third in the Heisman voting that season before moving on to the NFL. Last month, Vick took on the role of head coach at Norfolk State.
The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9, 2025.
Fans React to College Football Hall of Fame 2025 Class
The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class features 22 inductees, including 18 players and four coaches. The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame released an official statement on Jan. 15 announcing the news.
“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Each of these legends rank among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game, and we look forward to adding their incredible accomplishments to those permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”
Fans dropped comments reacting to the news and praising their favorite inductees.
One fan had Saban respect: “Nick Saban is the GOAT. It’s not even close. And I’m an Auburn fan.”
Nick Saban is the GOAT. It’s not even close. And I’m an Auburn fan.
— Brutus (@21Quebec) January 15, 2025
Another fan said, “Congrats to Urban Meyer and Nick Saban. My favorites.”
Congrats to Urban Meyer and Nick Saban
My favorites
— FanAlert (@FanAlert0) January 15, 2025
A fan also commented, “Saban & Meyer deserve it. Legendary coaches w/ tons of wins and national championships. Still impacting college football as commentators on TV.”
Saban & Meyer deserve it. Legendary coaches w/ tons of wins and national championships. Still impacting college football as commentators on TV.
— Jeff from Jersey (@JefffromJersey1) January 15, 2025
A fan acknowledged the powerhouses in the 2025 class, commenting, “What a historic list.”
What a historic list
— CJ (@Xraade) January 15, 2025
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