The Best of the Best
2024 Hall Of Fame Inductees
MATT LEINART
QUARTERBACK, USC
ORANGE BOWL: 2005
Matt Leinart earned MVP honors in the 2005 Orange Bowl by throwing for 332 yards and five touchdowns, leading USC to a dominant 55-19 win over Oklahoma for the BCS National Championship. Leinart’s five touchdown passes set a then-Orange Bowl record, and his performance helped USC break open the game early, building a 28-7 halftime lead. Leinart’s precision and poise kept Oklahoma’s defense on its heels, as he connected on deep passes, including a 54-yard strike, ensuring USC’s victory. His standout performance also capped an undefeated season for the Trojans, securing their second consecutive national title and a No. 1 finish in the AP Poll.
URBAN MEYER
HEAD COACH, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA & OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
ORANGE BOWL: 2009, 2014
Urban Meyer led the Florida Gators to a 24-14 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2009 BSC National Championship, hosted by the Orange Bowl, securing his second national title in three years. His strategic mind and leadership further shone during the 2013 season, where he guided the Ohio State Buckeyes to another triumphant season and an Orange Bowl appearance. Over his storied career, Meyer built a legacy defined by three national championships and an overall record of 187-32. Known for his dynamic offensive schemes and ability to develop elite talent, Meyer consistently produced top-ranked teams at both Florida and Ohio State, leaving an indelible mark on college football.
VINCE WILFORK
DEFENSIVE TACKLE, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
ORANGE BOWL: 2004
Vince Wilfork was a key force on Miami’s defensive line in the 2004 Orange Bowl, playing a crucial role in the Hurricanes’ 16-14 win over Florida State. Wilfork’s impact was felt throughout the game as he helped limit FSU to just 206 total yards and applied constant pressure on quarterback Chris Rix. Wilfork’s presence in the trenches was essential in Miami’s ability to stifle the Seminoles’ offense, particularly in the second half when FSU was unable to cross midfield. His standout performance helped secure Miami’s 11-2 season and solidified his status as one of the nation’s top defensive players.
Orange Bowl Hall Of Fame Presented By AutoNation:
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Name
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Status
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Inducted
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|---|---|---|
| Derrick Alexander | Player | 2018 |
| Shaun Alexander | Player | 2018 |
| Barry Alvarez | Player/Coach | 2016 |
| Frank Beamer | Coach | 2018 |
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Joe Bellino
|
Player
|
1992
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| Peter Boulware | Player | 2013 |
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Bobby Bowden
|
Coach
|
2003
|
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Bennie Blades
|
Player
|
2010
|
|
Melvin Bratton
|
Player
|
2004
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| Alex Brown | Player | 2015 |
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Bob Brown
|
Player
|
1994
|
|
Frank Broyles
|
Player
|
1991
|
|
Derrick Brooks
|
Player
|
2010
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| Bob Brudzinski | Player | 2012 |
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Bear Bryant
|
Coach
|
1981
|
|
Steve Van Buren
|
Player
|
1976
|
| Chuck Burkhart |
Player
|
2023 |
|
Jimmy Burns
|
Contributor
|
1988
|
|
Wally Butts
|
Coach
|
1982
|
|
George Cafego
|
Player
|
1984
|
|
John Cappelletti
|
Player
|
2005
|
|
Vernon Carey
|
Player
|
2019
|
| Lloyd Carr | Coach | 2021 |
|
Tommy Casanova
|
Player
|
1990
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| Bernard Clark Jr. | Player | 2022 |
| Andre Cooper | Player | 2014 |
|
Gene Corrigan
|
Contributor
|
2000
|
| Tom Cousineau | Player | 2017 |
|
Al Davis
|
Contributor
|
2000
|
|
Jeff Davis
|
Player
|
2009
|
|
Steve Davis
|
Player
|
2007
|
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Bob Devaney
|
Coach
|
1976
|
|
Dan Devine
|
Coach
|
1993
|
|
Bobby Dodd
|
Coach
|
1976
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| Warrick Dunn | Player | 2012 |
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Dick Ebersol
|
Contributor
|
1996
|
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Dennis Erickson
|
Coach
|
2006
|
|
Ray Evans
|
Player
|
1988
|
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Don Faurot
|
Coach
|
1989
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| Jack Fernandez | Player | 2016 |
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Danny Ford
|
Coach
|
2011
|
|
FedEx Express
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Contributor
|
2007
|
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Tommie Frazier
|
Player
|
2002
|
| Tucker Frederickson | Player | 2014 |
| Scott Frost | Player | 2018 |
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Irving Fryar
|
Player
|
2001
|
|
Prentice Gautt
|
Player
|
1986
|
|
Turner Gill
|
Player
|
2006
|
|
Rich Glover
|
Player
|
1990
|
|
Ray Graves
|
Coach
|
2001
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| Ahman Green | Player | 2014 |
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John Hannah
|
Player
|
2007
|
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Jack Harding
|
Coach
|
1980
|
|
Franco Harris
|
Player
|
1989
|
|
Bud Hebert
|
Player
|
2023
|
|
Alonzo Highsmith
|
Player
|
2005
|
|
Mike Holovak
|
Player
|
1983
|
|
Lou Holtz
|
Coach
|
1998
|
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Frank Howard
|
Coach
|
1981
|
|
Weldon Humble
|
Player
|
1986
|
|
E. “Ted” Husing
|
Contributor
|
1984
|
|
Al Hudson
|
Player
|
1980
|
|
Hootie Ingram
|
Player
|
1999
|
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Michael Irvin
|
Player
|
2011
|
|
Raghib Ismail
|
Player
|
2003
|
|
Keith Jackson
|
Player
|
1999
|
|
Carl James
|
Contributor
|
1997
|
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Don James
|
Coach
|
1997
|
|
Sonny Jurgensen
|
Player
|
2003
|
|
Jimmy Johnson
|
Coach
|
2000
|
|
Marvin Jones
|
Player
|
2006
|
| Homer Jordan | Player | 2021 |
|
Lee Roy Jordan
|
Player
|
1984
|
|
Bruiser Kinard
|
Player
|
1969
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| Terry Kinard | Player | 2013 |
| Reggie Kinlaw | Player | 2015 |
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Bernie Kosar
|
Player
|
1997
|
| Ernie Koy | Player | 2015 |
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Roy Kramer
|
Contributor
|
2004
|
|
Tom Landry
|
Player
|
1990
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| Torrance Marshall | Player | 2012 |
| Russell Maryland | Player | 2017 |
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Derrick Mayes
|
Player
|
2019
|
|
Bill McCartney
|
Coach
|
1995
|
|
Tommy McDonald
|
Player
|
1981
|
|
Mike McGee
|
Player
|
1994
|
|
Joe Namath
|
Player
|
1979
|
|
Ozzie Newsome
|
Player
|
2002
|
|
Robert Neyland
|
Coach
|
1969
|
|
Tommy Nobis
|
Player
|
1979
|
|
Tom Obsborne
|
Coach
|
1991
|
|
OBC Founders
|
Contributor
|
2008
|
|
Steve Owens
|
Player
|
1992
|
|
Ara Parseghian
|
Coach
|
1980
|
|
Joe Paterno
|
Coach
|
1987
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| Ray Perkins | Player | 2016 |
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Charlie Pittman
|
Player
|
1991
|
|
Edwin Pope
|
Contributor
|
2002
|
|
George Poschner
|
Player
|
1985
|
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Mike Reid
|
Player
|
1987
|
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Dave Rimington
|
Player
|
2010
|
|
Eddie Robinson
|
Contributor
|
1998
|
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Johnny Rodgers
|
Player
|
1996
|
|
Pepper Rodgers
|
Player/Coach
|
2003
|
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Joe Romig
|
Player
|
1987
|
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Darrell Royal
|
Coach
|
1984
|
|
Mike Rozier
|
Player
|
1995
|
|
Roland Sales
|
Player
|
2023
|
|
Earnest E. Seiler
|
Contributor
|
1970
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| Dewey Selmon | Player | 2022 |
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Lee Roy Selmon
|
Player
|
1983
|
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Ron Simmons
|
Player
|
2005
|
|
Billy Sims
|
Player
|
1988
|
|
Frank Sinkwich
|
Player
|
1969
|
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Steve Sloan
|
Player
|
1982
|
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Larry Smith
|
Player
|
1983
|
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Steve Spurrier
|
Player/Coach
|
2004
|
|
Bart Starr
|
Player
|
1986
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| Bob Stoops | Coach | 2018 |
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Robert Suffridge
|
Player
|
1982
|
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Barry Switzer
|
Coach
|
1987
|
| John Swofford | Contributor | 2021 |
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Jerry Tagge
|
Player
|
1989
|
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Jim Tatum
|
Coach
|
2003
|
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Travis Taylor
|
Player
|
2019
|
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Spencer Tillman
|
Player
|
2011
|
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Gino Torretta
|
Player
|
1998
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| Mike Tranghese | Contributor | 2013 |
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Steve Walsh
|
Player
|
2001
|
|
Charlie Ward
|
Player
|
2009
|
|
J.C. Watts
|
Player
|
1991
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| Donald Whitmire | Player | 1985 |
| Bud Wilkinson | Coach | 1978 |
| Grant Wistrom | Player | 2022 |
| Chris Zorich | Player | 2009 |