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Mike Leach is a CFB Hall of Famer, even without memorable quotes
The late, great Mike Leach is up for the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time.
College Football News / Field Level Media / June 1
Late Mike Leach makes first appearance on College Football HOF ballot
The late Mike Leach, who passed away in December 2022 at 61 while coaching at Mississippi State, is on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year.
College Football News / The Spun / December 6
SEC Team Bringing Back Its Former Head Coach As Defensive Coordinator
It's pretty rare that a team's former head coach comes back after being fired. But for the SEC team doing exactly that, the circumstances seem to allow it.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / August 28, 2025
Five coaches, eight wins: Mississippi State’s wild season-opener streak
Here’s a fun stat for you. Mississippi State is 5-0 in season-opening games this decade. And, if you go back further, the Bulldogs have won their last eight season-opening games.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 30, 2025
Leach, Sherrill, Bellard all should now be in College Hall of Fame
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Former Mississippi State coach Mike Leach may finally get where he belongs But let's not forget another former Bulldogs coach that will benefit from an arbitrary rules change by The National Football Foundation that never should have been in place in the first place.
College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / May 29, 2025
Rule Change Makes Mike Leach Eligible For College Football Hall Of Fame: SEC Daily, May 29, 2025
A rule change from the National Football Foundation has lowered the win percentage necessary for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame from .600 to .595, paving the way for Mike Leach to be voted into the halls of Atlanta.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 29, 2025
Lane Kiffin Reacts To Unexpected Mike Leach Update On Thursday
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin joined college football fans in celebration of late head coach Mike Leach on Thursday. Leach, who became a coaching legend
Why Mike Leach should soon be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
At the time of his death in December 2022, the former Texas Tech/Washington State/Mississippi State head coach had a record of 158-107.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2024
Washington State honors late HC Mike Leach as his former teams face off
Washington State and Texas Tech duked it out Saturday night, but before swords clashed on the field, the common factor between the two teams was honored.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 12, 2023
Remembering The Life Of Mike Leach
Mike Leach was much more than just a football coach; and he was beloved by everyone for his quirkiness and carefree attitude. Nicknamed "The Pirate," Leach
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2023
Texas Tech will reportedly induct late coach Mike Leach into Hall of Honor
The college football world, and the world in general, lost head coach Mike Leach due to complications related to a heart condition in December 2022.
Mississippi State's new HC Zach Arnett knows he can't replace Mike Leach
Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett knows he has big shoes to fill. So much so that he's wise enough to not even try to become another Leach. There was only one pirate of college football.
Mississippi State's pirate flag helmet was the perfect tribute to Mike Leach
Leach never got to see his No. 22 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2022
TCU players will wear Mike Leach pirate stickers during CFP semifinal game
TCU football players will wear special Mike Leach themed Pirate stickers on their helmets during Saturday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against Michigan.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 29, 2022
Watch: Texas Tech honors late Mike Leach on opening offensive play in bowl game
On their first offensive play from scrimmage during Wednesday's TaxAct Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss, the Texas Tech offense honored the late, legendary Mike Leach.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2022
Eagles QB Gardner Minshew gives Mike Leach eulogy
Minshew played two seasons at East Carolina before transferring to Mike Leach's Washington State program for his senior campaign in 2018. Minshew led the NCAA in pass attempts (662) and pass completions (468) that year and paced the Pac-12 in completion percentage (70.2), passing yards (4,779) and passing touchdowns (38) as well.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / December 16, 2022
Radio call of Mississippi State-Illinois bowl game will be 'tribute' to Mike Leach
Play-by-play commentator Bill Roth understands the magnitude of calling the upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl involving the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Illinois Fighting Illini following the death of Bulldogs coach Mike Leach.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 16, 2022
Miami of Ohio honors Mike Leach with Pirate helmet sticker during Bahamas Bowl
Perhaps the greatest sign of Leach's legacy is that Miami is honoring him despite the fact he had no connection to the school or its football program. He never went there, never played there and never coached there, but that is the type of impact he had on the college game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / December 14, 2022
Mississippi State promotes DC Zach Arnett to head coach to build on Mike Leach's foundation
The Bulldogs had to tough task of figuring out how to bring their football team together in the wake of the death of Leach.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2022
Mississippi State will still play in ReliaQuest Bowl in honor of Mike Leach
Nobody would blame the Bulldogs if they decided to sit out their bowl game matchup against Illinois.
College football world mourns the death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach
The college football world is mourning the death of a visionary.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2022
How 'The Price Is Right' helped Mike Leach choose a team captain at Washington State
Leach died on Monday at the age of 61, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in the college football world, including the way in which he chose captains.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2022
Remembering Mike Leach's iconic 2019 news conference
The sports world is mourning the loss of Mike Leach at 61 years old, and many have flooded social media with their favorite memories of the longtime college football coach. One standout comes from 2019, when he broke down each of the Pac-12 mascots.
Mike Leach hospitalized as situation described as 'critical'
Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach suffered a medical episode at his home on Sunday and was hospitalized as a result. Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger described Leach's situation as "critical" in an update on Sunday night.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 12, 2022
College football Week 11: Top 25 betting guide
We do not have a game this week with as much anticipation as Tennessee vs Georgia had last week. Or even Alabama vs LSU (which was the better game). The best game of the week might actually be in the AAC where UCF is visiting Tulane.
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