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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
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
6 days ago
- 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.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
7 former Alabama players to be featured in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WIAT) — Super Bowl LIX will kickoff Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, and the Alabama Crimson Tide will be well represented. The 59th Super Bowl will feature seven former Crimson Tide players. Kansas City doesn't have any former Alabama players while the Eagles feature Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Eli Ricks, Landon Dickerson, Byron Young, Cameron Latu, and Tyler Steen. Hurts was the first freshman to start at quarterback in Nick Saban's career. He led the Crimson Tide to the 2016-17 national championship game where the Crimson Tide lost to Clemson. Following his junior season in 2018, he transferred to Oklahoma. He was selected with the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Smith is arguably the best wide receiver to ever put on an Alabama jersey. His historic 2020 campaign which ended with 1,856 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns earned him the Heisman trophy and led Alabama to a national championship win over Ohio State. He was selected with the 10th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 'We're glad they're back, but it's very sad why it's back': Gulf Shores moving forward with return of NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Ricks transferred to the Capstone after two seasons at LSU. He appeared in 10 games, recording 13 tackles and four pass breakups. Dickerson spent three years at Florida State before transferring to Alabama. He was apart of the 2020 national championship team and won the Rimington Trophy, which is presented to the best center in the country. He was also a first-team All-American. He was selected with the 37th pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Young spent four seasons at Alabama as a defensive tackle. He finished his Alabama career with 132 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He was selected with the 70th pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Latu spent five seasons at Alabama and played a major role in his final two seasons. He finished his Crimson Tide career with 787 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2021, he surpassed Irv Smith Jr's. record of touchdown passes by a tight end with eight. He was selected with the 101st pick of the third round in the 2023 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Steen arrived to Alabama in 2022 after four season at Vanderbilt. He started all 13 games at left tackles and earned second team All-SEC recognition from coaches. He was drafted with the 65th pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Super Bowl LIX will mark the second time in three years the two teams have played each other. Kick off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on FOX. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What odds does BetMGM give LSU's Garrett Nussmeier to win the Heisman?
What odds does BetMGM give LSU's Garrett Nussmeier to win the Heisman? LSU football is expecting a big year from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in 2025. It's Nussmeier's fifth-year in college football after taking over the starting job last fall. Results were mixed, but there was more good than bad. Nussmeier finished 2024 ranked No. 13 nationally in ESPN's QBR. With 4,052 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, he was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country. Nussmeier elected to return, signaling hope for what 2025 can be for LSU. LSU has a history of fifth-year quarterbacks having breakout campaigns. Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels both won the Heisman trophy as fifth-year quarterbacks at LSU. While it may be unfair, Nussmeier is going to hear those comparisons throughout the offseason. Just like Nussmeier's first year as a starter, Daniels and Burrow didn't immediately shine when they took the reigns. It's easy to see a similar narrative when looking at Nussmeier. What chance does Nussmeier have of winning the Heisman? Heisman trophy betting odds -- BetMGM Player Team Opening Odds Garrett Nussmeier LSU +850 Arch Manning Texas +900 Cade Klubnik Clemson +1100 Drew Allar Penn State +1300 Nico Iamaleava Tennessee +1300 Jeremiah Smith Ohio State +1300 LaNorris Sellers South Carolina +1800 Dante Moore Oregon +2000 Carson Beck Miami +2000 Julian Sayin Ohio State +2000 DJ Lagway Florida +2500 John Mateer Oklahoma +2500 Austin Simmons Ole Miss +3500 Miller Moss Louisville +3500 Kevin Jennings SMU +3500 Gunner Stockton Georgia +3500 Takeaways Nussmeier is leading the way, just ahead of Arch Manning. That should make LSU fans feel good about their quarterback in 2025. Nussmeier has all the tools to launch his Heisman campaign. Coming in at No. 3 is Clemson's Cade Klubnik. Nussmeier and Klubnik will face off in week one.
