Eddie George inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

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Former Tennessee Titan Eddie George added another accomplishment to his already long list this weekend.

On Saturday, the Ohio State alum was inducted in College Football's Hall of Fame.

While at Ohio State, George accumulated 4,284 all-purpose yards, scored 45 touchdowns and averaged over five yards per carry.

George also won the Heisman Trophy in 1995, as well as the Walter Camp, The Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker award.

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