Former Nebraska Cornhuskers football legend Ndamukong Suh has made a monumental contribution to his alma mater, donating **$10.8 million** to support Head Coach **Matt Rhule’s** ambitious new stadium project [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://sportshakers.com.ng/2025/05/05/47678/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJkTXRjS1cyU0xFUFNRY2FSRm82eVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zcG9ydHNoYWtlcnMuY29tLm5nXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDVcLzQ3Njc4XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiMkdoUkFaQjVHN3pZTTNaM0RqRDFFIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [C](https://www.skysport4.com/ndamukong-suhs-monumental-gift-husker-legend-donates-10-8-million-new-nebraska-stadium-project/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiMkdoUkFaQjVHN3pZTTNaM0RqRDFFIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiZE10Y0tXMlNMRVBTUWNhUkZvNnlSIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnNreXNwb3J0NC5jb21cL25kYW11a29uZy1zdWhzLW1vbnVtZW50YWwtZ2lmdC1odXNrZXItbGVnZW5kLWRvbmF0ZXMtMTAtOC1taWxsaW9uLW5ldy1uZWJyYXNrYS1zdGFkaXVtLXByb2plY3RcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). The generous gift underscores Suh’s deep-rooted connection to Nebraska and his unwavering commitment to the future of Husker football.
Suh, a five-time **NFL Pro Bowler** and former **Nebraska standout**, announced the donation at **Memorial Stadium**, where he was met with a thunderous ovation from fans, alumni, and university officials [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). Standing alongside Coach Rhule and **Athletic Director Troy Dannen**, Suh expressed his lifelong pride in Nebraska football, stating, _“Nebraska is in my blood. No matter where my journey takes me—Detroit, Miami, Tampa—this place has always been home. I’m committed to supporting the future of this program because Nebraska pride lives within me wherever I go”_ [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
The **$10.8 million** donation is one of the largest individual gifts in Nebraska athletics history and will directly fund the **$450 million Memorial Stadium modernization project** [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). The ambitious renovation plan includes **upgraded locker rooms, enhanced training facilities, improved fan amenities, and a more immersive game-day experience** [B](https://sportshakers.com.ng/2025/05/05/47678/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJkTXRjS1cyU0xFUFNRY2FSRm82eVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zcG9ydHNoYWtlcnMuY29tLm5nXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDVcLzQ3Njc4XC8iLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiMkdoUkFaQjVHN3pZTTNaM0RqRDFFIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). The university aims to complete the project by the **2026 season** [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Coach Rhule, who is leading Nebraska’s football program into a new era, praised Suh’s generosity, calling it a _“transformative gift”_ that will help shape the future of Husker football [B](https://sportshakers.com.ng/2025/05/05/47678/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiMkdoUkFaQjVHN3pZTTNaM0RqRDFFIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3BvcnRzaGFrZXJzLmNvbS5uZ1wvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzA1XC80NzY3OFwvIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiZE10Y0tXMlNMRVBTUWNhUkZvNnlSIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). _“Ndamukong is a Husker legend, not just because of what he did on the field, but because of who he is off it,”_ Rhule said. _“This kind of commitment speaks volumes about what we’re trying to build here. We’re not just rebuilding a stadium—we’re rebuilding a culture. And having leaders like Suh behind us is a game-changer”_ [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
Suh’s philanthropic efforts are well-documented. In **2010**, he donated **$2.6 million** to Nebraska’s athletic department, helping fund the **strength and conditioning center** [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His latest contribution further cements his legacy as one of the most influential figures in Nebraska football history.
Fans and alumni have taken to social media to praise Suh’s generosity, with many expressing excitement about the stadium project and the future of Nebraska football [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://sportshakers.com.ng/2025/05/05/47678/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJkTXRjS1cyU0xFUFNRY2FSRm82eVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiMkdoUkFaQjVHN3pZTTNaM0RqRDFFIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3BvcnRzaGFrZXJzLmNvbS5uZ1wvMjAyNVwvMDVcLzA1XC80NzY3OFwvIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). The donation has also generated renewed momentum for the campaign, which had already raised over **$175 million** before Suh’s contribution [A](https://www.breezysports.co.uk/2025/05/03/its-is-done-former-nebraska-cornhusker-legend-ndamukong-suh-donates-entire-10-8-million-to-matt-rhule-for-new-stadium-project-says-nebraska-pride-lives-within-me-wherever-i-go/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
As Nebraska football moves forward with its modernization efforts, Suh’s gift serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact former players can have on their alma mater. His dedication to the program ensures that future generations of Huskers will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and a thriving football culture.
With construction set to begin soon, Nebraska fans eagerly anticipate the transformation of Memorial Stadium—thanks in large part to the unwavering support of one of their greatest legends.
