Michael Strahan Uses Good Morning America to Raise Concern Over HBCU Treatment as NCAA Makes Hall of Fame Decision Michael Strahan calls out HBCU recognition gaps during his induction and shares his p

For Michael Strahan, one of the biggest honors of his career became something more than a celebration. Fresh off his long-awaited College Football Hall of Fame induction, Strahan used his appearance on Good Morning America to spotlight the struggle HBCU athletes still face for national recognition.

“I just hope that they understand that even when you’re at an HBCU or whatever. It’s still great football player come out of there who hopefully get the recognition a little sooner. But I’m grateful. I’m very grateful,” said Strahan on Good Morning America for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Strahan’s comments underscore a persistent gap in representation. In 2025, he became the first person from Texas Southern ever inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. It hi