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The 2027 Hall of Fame class blends breakout talents with long‑awaited inductees, promising a landmark celebration of football greatness.
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The 2027 Hall of Fame class blends breakout talents with long‑awaited inductees, promising a landmark celebration of football greatness.

The network reveals its full 2026 slate, featuring returning personalities and fresh talent, with the season kicking off at Ohio State on September 5
The Muncie native and Purdue All‑American will bring his defensive expertise to BTN's lineup alongside three other former collegiate standouts.

The network announced that Kerrigan, a Purdue Hall of Fame standout, will appear alongside former Oregon back Kenjon Barner and UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley in a season that will feature 43 games, including early-season matchups for the Boilermakers.

The network will air 43 games, introduce fresh talent and deliver expanded studio programming across television and streaming services.

Ryan Kerrigan’s four‑year stint at Purdue produced 33.5 sacks, 57 tackles for loss and a nation‑leading 26 tackles for loss in 2010, earning unanimous First‑Team All‑America and Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors.

A look at the career of Purdue’s standout defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, whose college records still echo through the Big Ten.

Former BYU tight end Dennis Pitta, a Super Bowl XLVII winner with the Baltimore Ravens, is among the 80 candidates announced for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame.

Ryan Kerrigan’s collegiate résumé, highlighted by record‑setting forced fumbles and multiple Big Ten honors, earns him a second consecutive Hall of Fame ballot consideration.