From Cal Poly football to a journey around the Moon, Victor Glover has carried the lessons of the game into a life of service. The astronaut and Navy veteran has been named a 2026 NFF Gold Medal recipient, the National Football Foundation’s highest honor. footballfoundation.org/news/…

For decades, Steve Hatchell has helped turn the NFF’s mission into lasting opportunities for young people. We are proud to announce our president & CEO is a 2026 NFF Gold Medal recipient, the Foundation’s highest honor. footballfoundation.org/news/…

The NFF mourns the passing of Jim Ray Smith, a 1987 College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Baylor. He was 94 and the second oldest living NFF Hall of Famer. All-America tackle helped lead Baylor to national prominence in 1953 and 1954. footballfoundation.org/news/…

60 days until college football’s newest legends take their place in history. Join us Dec. 8 in Las Vegas for the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner and celebrate the induction of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class. Be there: nffawardsdinner.org

The NFF is deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Ditka, a 1986 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. A unanimous All-American at Pitt, Ditka starred on both sides of the ball and finished sixth in the 1960 Heisman voting before becoming an NFL legend as a player and coach. footballfoundation.org/news/… #RIP | #H2P

The Week 6 Rankings Are In! The latest @TheFWAA–@NFFNetwork #Super16Poll! Week 7 Ranked Showdowns: No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee No. 13 Missouri at No. 9 Ole Miss Other Games of Note: No. 15 Kentucky at Oklahoma Mississippi State at LSU Oklahoma State at Houston #CFB | #CollegeFootball

What’s shaping football at every level? The NFF brings together the latest research and developments in participation, player safety, innovation and opportunity in our 2026–27 Annual Report on Football. Explore the state of the game: footballfoundation.org/news/…

The Rankings Are In! Week 5 @TheFWAA–@NFFNetwork #Super16Poll Looking Ahead to Week 6: No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama Other Games of Note: No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma in Dallas No. 9 LSU at Kentucky UCLA at No. 13 Oregon Texas A&M at No. 16 Missouri

2026 Legacy Award recipient Rick Baker helped guide the @CottonBowlGame's move to AT&T Stadium and into the @CFBPlayoff, preserving a postseason tradition while helping build a foundation that has awarded over $4M to nonprofits. He will be recognized on December 8th in Las Vegas at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner

2026 NFF Legacy Award recipient Chris Plonsky helped build the resources behind @TexasLonghorns athletics through media rights, sponsorships and television, while advancing the academic, health and career support that helps student-athletes thrive beyond the game. She will be recognized on December 8th in Las Vegas at the 68th NFF Annual Award Dinner.

The Rankings Are In! Week 4 @TheFWAA–@NFFNetwork #Super16Poll! Looking ahead to Week 5 ranked showdowns: No. 5 Ohio State at No. 15 Iowa No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State Other Week 5 games of note: No. 8 Florida at Missouri Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech

The Rankings Are In! Week 3 @TheFWAA–@NFFNetwork #Super16Poll! Looking ahead to Week 4 ranked showdowns: No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee Other games of note: Oklahoma at No. 2 Georgia No. 5 Ole Miss at Florida Texas A&M at No. 9 LSU Oregon at No. 11 USC

From the William V. Campbell Trophy to the @NFL. Good luck to these six former winners this season!

The Rankings Are In! Week 2 @TheFWAA–@NFFNetwork #Super16Poll! Looking ahead to Week 3 ranked showdowns: No. 7 LSU at No. 8 Ole Miss

This week, as we celebrate 250 years of our country, we recognize the game that has helped shape generations of leaders, strengthen communities, and unite fans across the country.

30 years. More than 30,000 young athletes impacted. Countless life lessons shared. The @mpa_info continues to set the gold standard for developing quarterbacks and receivers, thanks to the unwavering commitment of Archie, Peyton, @EliManning and Cooper Manning. footballfoundation.org/news/…

The NFF traveled to Stephenville (TX) High School last month to formally present the Yellowjackets with the 2025-26 NFF Hatchell Cup Presented by Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Stephenville claimed the honor in February as the top high school football team in the nation for their combined achievements. The Yellowjackets posted a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing an undefeated 16-0 season and capturing the Texas Class 4A state championship.