HISPANIC FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Celebrating the greatest Hispanic players, coaches, and contributors in football history.

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⭐️HISTORIC NEWS!⭐️

Introducing the Class of 2026, HISPANIC FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL inductees…

🇲🇽Tom Fears
🇲🇽Tom Flores
🇬🇹Ted Hendricks
🇲🇽Anthony Muñoz
🇲🇽Jim Plunkett
🇵🇷🇲🇽Ron Rivera
🇭🇳Steve Van Buren

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Carlos Hernandez, WR, Wake Forest

Carlos delivered a standout performance in Wake Forest’s dominant 77-0 win over Merrimack, recording 89 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, including a long reception of 38 yards!

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Popo Aguirre Jr., LB, NC State

Popo delivered a standout performance in NC State’s 31-10 win over Cal, recording 16 total tackles, including 8 solo tackles and 2 tackles for loss! He was named ACC Linebacker of the Week for the second time this season, earning recognition for his continued impact on defense!

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ADDED TO WATCH LIST 🚨📢

Nicholas Rodriguez, LB, University of Missouri

Nicholas leads the SEC in tackles, earned SEC Week 5 Defensive Player of the Week honors, and was named a Midseason All-American!

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award Watchlist 🏆

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ADDED TO WATCH LIST 🚨📢

Gio Lopez, QB, Wake Forest

Lopez was named a two-time Manning Award Star of the Week and three-time ACC QB of the Week. He was also the nation’s highest-graded QB in Week 7 by PFF. Through Week 8, Lopez ranked #4 in the ACC in passing yards (1,947) and #3 in passing TDs (17)!

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Tony Rojas, LB, Penn State

Tony was named a Second-Team AP Midseason All-American and a Lott IMPACT Trophy Quarterfinalist. He followed it up with a dominant performance against Michigan, recording 12 total tackles, 8 assisted tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 sack!

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Willie Rodriguez, TE, University of Kentucky

Willie delivered a clutch performance in Kentucky’s 35-34 win over South Carolina, scoring the game-winning 2-point conversion. Rodriguez also recorded 57 receiving yards, including a 27-yard reception.

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños Fernando Mendoza! 🎉🏈

Today we celebrate our Inaugural 2025 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year, Fernando Mendoza! We’re proud to celebrate his talent, leadership, and dedication both on and off the field.

Join us in wishing Fernando an incredible birthday and an amazing year ahead!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Colorado’s Joseph Williams! 🇲🇽🏈

Named to our Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List, Joseph shares how his Mexican heritage, family, and his mother’s guidance inspire him to represent his roots every time he takes the field.

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Nuestro jugador hispano de la semana 3: NIK BONITTO 🇨🇺

🐴 1 tackleada
🐴 1 sack
🐴 Victoria vs. LAR

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Carlos Del-Rio Wilson, QB, Marshall

Carlos led Marshall to a 36-35 win over Gardner-Webb, completing 27-of-39 passes for 413 yards and 3 touchdowns.

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños Carlos! 🎉🏈

Today we celebrate the relentless hustle, passion, and leadership Carlos brings to the field and our community. Join us in wishing him an incredible year ahead!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Kentucky’s Willie Rodriguez! 🇨🇺🏈

Named to our Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List, Willie shares how his family’s brave journey from Cuba inspires him to represent his roots every time he takes the field.

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Carlos Hernandez, WR, Wake Forest

Carlos delivered a standout performance against Miami, recording 10 receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown. Hernandez was also listed No. 2 on the Week 3 ACC Leaders Board in receiving yards and No. 3 in receptions.

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Nuestro jugador hispano de la semana 2: CHRIS OLAVE 🇨🇺

⚜️ 8 recepciones
⚜️ 86 yardas recibiendo
⚜️ 1 TD
⚜️ Victoria vs. BAL

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Joseph Williams has been added to the Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watchlist!

@JosephWQB1 x #GoBuffs

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

Demond Williams Jr., QB, Washington

Demond led Washington to a 48-16 win over Eastern Washington, completing 27-of-33 passes for 373 yards and 4 touchdowns. Congratulations to Williams on being named the Manning Award Star of the Week! 🏆

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ADDED TO WATCH LIST 🚨📢

Joseph “Jojo” Williams, WR, University of Colorado Boulder

2026 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List Honorable Mention. 2025 PFF Big 12 WR of the Week. 2025 Second-Team Phil Steele All-Big 12.

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Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Spotlight:

LJ Martin, RB, BYU

LJ powered BYU to a 41-23 win over Colorado State, rushing for 176 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 carries.