Two former B1G standouts have been named to the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class, announced Monday. Robert Gallery, Iowa OT, and Troy Vincent, a Wisconsin DB, have earned spots as inductees.

The NFF announced the 22 inductees on Monday, which includes 18 First Team All-America players and four standout coaches. Current and former stars like Tim Tebow, Reggie Bush and coach Mark Richt are among the inductees.

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Gallery spent 3 years with the Hawkeyes as an OT before declaring for the Draft in 2004. In his freshman season, Gallery started as tight end, and had 3 catches for 52 yards before switching to the tackle position.

In his second season, Gallery started every game at left tackle, and was instrumental in helping the Hawkeyes get to their first season of bowl eligibility in 4 years. As a junior, Gallery was first-team All-Big Ten selection, and helped Iowa win its first Big Ten title in 12 years.

Vincent, who was a DB for the Badgers from 1988-1991 is the other B1G representative in this class. Under the tutelage of hall of fame Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez, Vincent was the first player to earn first-team All-America honors. He  was also the runner-up for the Thorpe Award in 1991.