Five months of scandal, greed, and infighting have left college football in a state of disarray.
From Nick Saban testifying before Congress about the sport's inequities to the NCAA fighting in court over a quarterback's gambling addiction, the headlines have been dominated by controversy.
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Conference realignment threatens to fracture the sport, while tampering and the transfer portal spiral out of control. Even coaches are now restricted from leaving before season's end.
Yet amid the chaos, a bright spot emerges: Mike Leach, the late architect of the Air Raid offense, is on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time.
Leach's Legacy: More Than Wins and Losses
The Hall of Fame adjusted its qualification criteria last year, allowing Leach's . 597 winning percentage to be considered.
His 158-107 record at Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State — three of the toughest jobs in Power Five football — might not meet traditional standards, but his impact transcends numbers.
Leach transformed offensive football at all levels.
His disciples now coach across the NFL and college ranks, spreading the Air Raid principles that revolutionized the game.
He won 11 games at Texas Tech and 11 at Washington State — feats unmatched at those programs. At Mississippi State, he kept the Bulldogs competitive in the SEC.
Since his passing in 2022, none of those schools have sustained the same level of success.
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