NEMFCA Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Revealed

The Nebraska Eight Man Football Hall of Fame is ready to induct its latest class.

February 12, 2026Updated: February 12, 2026
By Brandon Shanahan

HASTINGS, Neb. — The Nebraska Eight Man Football Coaches Association revealed two coached and 13 players for the 2026 Hall of Fame Class. The induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the 49th annual Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star Game played at Hastings College. The Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame is located in the lobby of the Lynn Farrell Arena on the Hastings College campus.

Class of 2026: Players- Clint Belina (Howells), Adam Broders (Bloomfield), Taylor Dixon (Wauneta-Palisade), Kole Ficken (Bruning-Davenport), Ben Ideus (Lewiston), Brett Kaczor (Ewing), Shannon Messersmith (Hayes Center), Nate Most (Giltner), Mark Olsen (Hampton), Justin Swedeburg (Axtell), Lance Thorell (Loomis); Family Legacy- Rich and Jerry Mlinar (Greeley); Coaches- Mike Speirs (Howells-Dodge), Steve Colfack (Butte).

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