Former college football coaches Jackie Sherrill and Mike Leach are one step closer to being in the College Football Hall of Fame.
The National Football Foundation changed the win percentage for coaches to be considered for induction on Thursday.
The foundation changed the minimum career winning percentage from .600 to .595.
Sherrill had a career record of 179-121-4 which puts him at .595.
The Former A&M Athletic Director and head coach was named to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Class along with the late Mike Leach in 2024.
Sherrill is also in the Texas A&M, Mississippi and Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
This change goes into effect beginning with the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
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