Former Texas Christian University coach Gary Patterson is one of four coaches in the 2026 class. Patterson coached the Horned Frogs from 2000 to 2021. Patterson was inducted into TCU's Athletics Hall of Fame last September.

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and four former Cincinnati Bengals are among the inductees.

Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner and two of the most imposing defensive linemen in the sport's recent history got the nod among a group of 22 inductees.