Former Aggies Chris Petersen And Gary Patterson Named Part Of College Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026

IRVING, Texas – Former UC Davis Aggies Chris Petersen and Gary Patterson have been named to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Petersen, a former quarterback for the Aggies, transitioned to coaching at UC Davis and later achieved significant success at Boise State and Washington. Over 14 seasons, Petersen amassed a 147-38 record, secured seven conference titles, and led his teams to 14 bowl appearances and nine final AP Top 25 finishes.

Patterson began his coaching career at UC Davis, working with linebackers under coach Jim Sochor. He later led the TCU Horned Frogs for 22 years, achieving a 181-79 record, 18 bowl appearances, and a 13-0 season in 2010. TCU's undefeated 2010 season culminated in a Rose Bowl victory. Patterson's tenure included six conference championships and coaching 21 First Team All-Americans.

Both coaches' careers highlight the influential coaching legacy stemming from UC