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USA Today
04-06-2025
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Nebraska legend Ndamukong Suh named a 'no-brainer' for the College Football Hall of Fame
Nebraska legend Ndamukong Suh named a 'no-brainer' for the College Football Hall of Fame A former Nebraska defensive lineman has been called a lock for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2026 class. On3's Andy Staples named Ndamukong Suh one of his seven 'no-brainers' for the Hall of Fame. Suh was joined on Staples 'lock list' by Auburn's Cam Newton, Pitt's Aaron Donald, Florida's Percy Harvin, LSU's Alan Faneca, former TCU head coach Gary Patterson, and former Boise State and Washington head coach Chris Petersen. Suh had a legendary career for the Huskers, with his 2009 season regarded as one of the greatest individual defensive seasons in college football history. During that year, Suh played in 14 games and recorded 85 tackles, 20.5 for loss, and 12.0 sacks. He was a finalist for the 2009 Heisman trophy and was the first defensive player named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Staples described just how dominant Suh was that year. "Former Alabama tailback Mark Ingram also is a nominee this year, and I suspect he and Suh will both make the class. But with all due respect to Ingram, who was incredible in 2009, Suh was the best player in college football that season. Suh was the No. 1 vote on my first ballot as a Heisman Trophy voter because he simply wrecked every offense he played." Now, he is getting an opportunity to be immortalized among the college football greats. One has to think that he will be in elite company sooner rather than later. The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot includes 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks. The announcement of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026. The induction will take place on December 8, 2026. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Nebraska football great eligible for Hall of Fame ballot
Nebraska football great eligible for Hall of Fame ballot The National Football Foundation has announced the names under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame, and a Nebraska football great has qualified for the ballot. Ndamukong Suh played at Nebraska from 2005 to 2009. His senior season, in 2009, is one of the legendary seasons in college football. During that year, Suh played in 14 games and recorded 85 tackles, 20.5 for loss, and 12.0 sacks. He was a finalist for the 2009 Heisman trophy and was the first defensive player named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Here is how the College Football Hall of Fame described his Husker "2009 unanimous First Team All-American and winner of the Bednarik, Lombardi, Nagurski and Outland trophies…2009 AP College Player of the Year became the first defensive lineman in 15 seasons to be named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy (4th in 2009)…2009 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year tied the Nebraska record for single-game TFL (7 vs. Texas) in the 2009 Big 12 title game." Suh was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL draft. He's also played for Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay, and Philadelphia. The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot includes 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks. The announcement of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026, with specific details to be announced in the future. The class will be officially inducted in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
