Breaking: 2 Longhorns are candidates for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame
The National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame have issued the roster of potential inductees for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame.
Two former Texas Longhorns who showcased their talent at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium are included in the list of FBS player nominees for 2025.
Michael Huff and Dan Neil have been granted recognition by the College Football Hall of Fame by securing a place on this year’s nomination ballot.
During the early to mid-1990s, the efficiency of the Longhorns’ offensive line heavily relied on the presence of Dan Neil, the standout center for Texas.
Neil was honored as an All-American in 1995 and achieved consensus All-American status just a year later.
In the 1995 season, Neil played a pivotal role in guiding the Horns to victory in the Southwest Conference Championship. The following year, Neil contributed significantly to Texas’ triumph in securing the inaugural Big 12 conference title.
His senior year saw Neil being named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and a finalist for the Outland Trophy.
The ex-Longhorn guided the Texas offense to a national ranking of 11th in total offense and 12th in offensive scoring in 1996.
He earned the distinction of being selected for the All-Conference team twice and established a new record at Texas for consecutive starts.
Even though he did not receive significant national recognition, largely due to his position at center often being underappreciated, Neil unquestionably merits a place in the College Football Hall of Fame.
A recipient of the Thorpe Award and a unanimous selection for First-Team All-American, Michael Huff is celebrated as a legend at Texas.
During the early 2000s, he terrorized opponents in Texas’ secondary, excelling in breaking up passes and asserting his dominance in the Big 12.
Huff made a game-changing interception against Reggie Bush and the USC Trojans in the 2005 National Championship game, a play that many argue played a pivotal role in Texas’ eventual triumph.
Additionally, he prevented USC’s running back LenDale White from scoring an important touchdown in the final moments of the 4th quarter of the match.
Over his tenure in Austin, Huff scored touchdowns by returning four interceptions, establishing a new record for Texas’ program.
Recognized twice as a First-Team All-Big 12 member in 2004 and 2005, Huff’s accomplishments undoubtedly warrant his induction into the College Hall of Fame.
