Eslinger was a standout center during Minnesota's dominant rushing days with Marion Barber III and Laurence Maroney.

Greg Eslinger, the two-time All-America center who won both the Outland and Rimington trophies for the Gophers in 2005, on Wednesday was named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class. He is the 20th Gophers player to receive the honor.

Greg Eslinger’s football career began at Bismarck High, continued at the University of Minnesota and eventually led to the National Football League.

Bismarck native and Bismarck High School alumn Greg Eslinger has been named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Eslinger is one of 18 people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in December.