
Hall of Fame’s College Powerhouses: Pitt, Notre Dame, USC Lead the Way
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees highlight the universities that have produced the most Hall of Fame talent, with Pitt, Notre Dame and USC at the forefront.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Derrick Thomas across Football.

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees highlight the universities that have produced the most Hall of Fame talent, with Pitt, Notre Dame and USC at the forefront.

Sports Illustrated has unveiled its 50‑player all‑time college football ranking, spotlighting Ozzie Newsome, Derrick Thomas and DeVonta Smith. Their careers are examined alongside the broader context of the top ten legends.

As the Chiefs count down to their season‑opening clash with the Broncos, the number 58 serves as a reminder of Derrick Thomas’s indelible impact on the field, the franchise, and the city’s collective memory.

With the Chiefs' season‑opening showdown against the Broncos just 58 days away, the franchise revisits the story of Derrick Thomas, the Hall‑of‑Fame linebacker whose No. 58 still symbolizes pride at Arrowhead.

ESPN's recent ranking of the 100 top college football players by jersey number highlights two Alabama icons, while several other Crimson Tide stars earn honorable mentions.

Top recruits are now securing six‑figure guarantees before their first college game, prompting coaches to balance cash with on‑field impact.

Cameron Jordan eyes a Hall of Fame milestone as he prepares for what he says will be his final NFL season with the New Orleans Saints.

A visual ranking of the most striking college football uniforms, highlighting the aesthetics, heritage and cultural impact that set each program apart.

Forty‑five former Alabama players appear on the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot, joining a total of 99 candidates. The selection hinges on All‑American honors, a ten‑year waiting period and a multi‑stage voting process that ultimately involves more than 12,000 members of the National Football Foundation.