Overview

• The National Football Foundation reduced the minimum career winning percentage for coaching eligibility from .600 to .595.
• Steve Hatchell said the adjustment acknowledges contributions that extend beyond strict win-loss records.
• The new criterion will first be applied to the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
• The change makes the late Mike Leach, who finished with a .596 career win rate, eligible for induction.
• It extends consideration to Les Miles and Jackie Sherrill while retaining the minimum of 10 seasons, 100 games and standard waiting-period requirements.