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USA Today
3 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.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Aaron Donald named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Aaron Donald named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot Aaron Donald isn't eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until 2029, but he could make another all-time list in 2026. But while Donald still has a few years before he can be enshrined in Canton for his NFL career, his college career could be recognized sooner. The former Pittsburgh Panthers star was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted on Dec. 8, 2026. Donald dominated the college ranks during his time at Pitt. He was a 2013 unanimous First Team All-American and won the Bednarik, Lombardi, Nagurski and Outland trophies. He finished his time in college as Pitt's all-time tackles for a loss leader with 66. Donald added 29.5 sacks as well. The Los Angeles Rams took Donald with the No. 13 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He went on to make 10 Pro Bowl teams in his 10 NFL seasons, as well as eight All-Pro teams and three Defensive Player of the Year awards. Donald tallied 111 sacks in his NFL career.
