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2015 College Football Hall of Fame class includes Jim Tressel, Ricky Williams

Brian Bosworth and Lincoln Kennedy are among the notable players who will be inducted.

Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

The 2015 College Football Hall of Fame class has been announced with two coaches leading the way and a number of memorable players also receiving the honor. Current Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder and former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressell were announced as Hall of Famers Friday, while players like Oklahoma’s Brian Bosworth and Texas’ Ricky Williams will also be inducted.

Bosworth, the only two-time Butkus Award winner in NCAA history, was recently the subject ESPN’s “Brian and the Boz.” Along with Williams, other notable players include Texas Tech’s Zach Thomas, Pitt’s Ruben Brown and Washington’s Lincoln Kennedy.

Full list of inductees below, with bios via the National Football Foundation.

Bill Snyder, Kansas State (1985-05, 2009-present) -- Winningest coach in K-State history, leading program to 15 of its 17 bowl appearances all-time...14th-fastest coach in college football history to win 100 games and ranks third nationally in wins among active FBS coaches...Led Wildcats to two Big 12 Championships, four Big 12 North Division titles, 12 top 20 finishes, and two No.1 BCS rankings in regular season.

Jim Tressel, Youngstown State (1986-2000), Ohio State (2001-2010) -- Led teams to nine national title game appearances, winning four FCS championships with Youngstown State and one BCS championship with Ohio State...Led Buckeyes to six Big Ten titles and coached 73 First Team All-Americans during career...Two-time Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year, winning one at the FBS and one at FCS level.

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Trev Alberts, Nebraska linebacker -- Named unanimous First Team All-American and BIG-8 Defensive Player of the Year in 1993...Recipient of the 1993 Butkus Award and two-time First Team All-Conference pick...1993 NFF National Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-American.

Brian Bosworth, Oklahoma linebacker -- Two-time consensus First Team All-America pick (1985-86)...Set school record for tackles in a game (22) and named Butkus Award winner in 1985 and ‘86...Led Sooners to three consecutive Orange Bowls and ‘85 national championship.

Bob Breunig, Arizona State linebacker --1974 First Team All-American and Silver Anniversary Butkus Award winner... Two-time WAC Defensive Player of the Year who led ASU to consecutive WAC Championships and Fiesta Bowl wins... Finished career as school’s all-time leader in both career and single-season tackles.

Sean Brewer, Millsaps (Miss.) defensive lineman -- Three-time First Team All-America selection (1990-92)...Set school record for most career tackles, currently ranks second.

Ruben Brown, Pittsburgh offensive tackle -- 1994 First Team All-American...Three-time All-Big East performer, earning unanimous first team honors in 1994...Named Washington D.C. Downtown Athletic Club’s National Outstanding Lineman.

Wes Chandler, Florida split end -- 1977 First Team All American, finishing 10th in Heisman Trophy balloting...Two-time First Team All-SEC performer...1977 team captain who led Gators in receiving three consecutive seasons.

Thom Gatewood, Notre Dame split end --1970 consensus First Team All-American who finished in the top 12 of Heisman voting...First African-American captain in ND history and led team in receiving for three years and set numerous school records...1971 NFF National Scholar-Athlete.

Dick Jauron, Yale running back -- Named First Team All-America in 1972...A three-time First Team All-Conference selection, he received the Asa S. Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League’s Player of the Year...Graduated as Yale’s career rushing leader with 2,947 yards.

Clinton Jones, Michigan State halfback -- Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 1966...Led Spartans to consecutive national championships...Two-time All-Big Ten performer who finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1966.

Lincoln Kennedy, Washington offensive tackle --1992 unanimous First Team All-American who led Washington to 1991 national title...Led Huskies to three consecutive Pac-10 titles and three Rose Bowl berths...Twice won Morris Trophy as conference’s best offensive lineman.

Robert Lytle, Michigan running back -- Named consensus All-American in 1976...Finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting... Named Big Ten MVP in 1976 and led UM to two conference championships.

Michael Payton, Marshall quarterback -- 1992 First Team All-America selection and Walter Payton Award winner...Led Herd to 1992 National Championship and appearance in 1991 national title game...Two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year...Passed for over 10,000 yards in career.

Art Still, Kentucky defensive end -- 1977 unanimous First Team All-American... Two-time First Team All-SEC performer who led Cats to 1976 SEC Championship...1977 SEC Defensive Player of the Year who set school record for 22 TFL in 1977 (still standing).

Zach Thomas, Texas Tech linebacker -- Two-time First Team All-American, earning unanimous honors in 1995...Two-time Consensus SWC Defensive Player of the Year (1993, 94) who led Red Raiders to 1994 SWC title...Ranks fifth all-time at Tech with 390 career tackles.

Ricky Williams, Texas running back -- Two-time unanimous First Team All-American and 1998 Heisman Trophy winner...Finished career as NCAA’s all-time leading rusher and won back-to-back NCAA rushing titles...1998 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year who left Texas with 46 school records.

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