Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Aaron Donald Lead 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Nominees

The 2025 ballot features 77 players and nine coaches, including first-time nominees Saban, Meyer, and Donald.

Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are eligible for the first time, with Saban retiring earlier this year and Meyer meeting the three-year post-coaching requirement.
Aaron Donald, a standout at the University of Pittsburgh, is among the notable players nominated for the first time.
The ballot includes 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, plus 101 players and 34 coaches from divisional ranks.
Ohio State's James Laurinaitis, a three-time All-American, is nominated for the sixth time.
Inductees will be announced in early 2025, with the ceremony scheduled for December 9, 2025.