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Former Texas Tech Head Coach Jim Carlen Nominated for Hall of Fame Induction

Jim Carlen has been nominated for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Former Texas Tech Head Coach Jim Carlen has been nominated for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. There are a total a 92 players and 27 coaches nominated for induction into the 2016 class.

Jim Carlen compiled a 37-20-2 record in 5 seasons at Texas Tech. He led Tech to their best ever season in 1973. The Red Raiders finished the season with an 11-1 record and a #11 ranking, beating Tennessee in the Gator Bowl by a score of 28-19.