IRVING, Texas-Monday, a pair of University of Utah football standouts were named as candidates for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame.

Former Utes safety Eric Weddle (2003-2006) and head coach Urban Meyer (2003-2004) each received inclusion on the preliminary ballot.

During his time with the Utes, Weddle posted 18 interceptions (three pick-sixes), five sacks and 13.5 tackles for a loss.

Meyer went 22-2 (.917) at Utah and led the Utes to the Fiesta Bowl, becoming the first non-power 5 team to bust the Bowl Championship Series barrier.

Utah routed Pittsburgh 35-7 that season at the Fiesta Bowl.

Other prominent college football figures on the list include

Iowa tight end Dallas Clark (2001-2002)

Syracuse kick returner-wide receiver Marvin Harrison (1992-1995)

Oklahoma quarterback Josh Heupel (1999-2000; he also played at Snow College in 1998)

Oregon defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (2005; he starred at Highland High School of Salt Lake City)

Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick (1999-2000)

Florida State wide receiver Peter Warrick (1995-1999)

Wyoming wide receiver Ryan Yarborough (1990-1993)