Former Nebraska Cornhusker legend **Ndamukong Suh** has made a monumental contribution to his alma mater, donating a staggering **$10.8 million** to support **Head Coach Matt Rhule’s new stadium project**. This generous gift underscores Suh’s unwavering commitment to Nebraska football and his deep-rooted pride in the program that shaped his career [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).
### A Legacy of Giving
Suh, a **five-time NFL Pro Bowler** and **Super Bowl champion**, has long been known for his philanthropic efforts. His latest donation is one of the largest individual contributions in Nebraska athletics history, further cementing his legacy as a champion both on and off the field.
During the announcement at **Memorial Stadium**, Suh stood alongside **Coach Matt Rhule, Athletic Director Troy Dannen, and university officials**, addressing a packed crowd at Nebraska’s **spring game**. His words resonated deeply with fans: **“This is more than just football. It’s about legacy, pride, and building something that lasts for the next generation of Huskers. Nebraska is in my blood. No matter where my journey takes me—Detroit, Miami, Tampa—this place has always been home.”** [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 Impact of Suh’s Donation
The **$10.8 million gift** will go directly toward Nebraska’s **$450 million Memorial Stadium modernization project**, an ambitious plan designed to enhance the game-day experience for fans and improve facilities for players. The renovation includes:
– **Upgraded locker rooms and training facilities** to support player development.
– **Enhanced seating and fan amenities** for a more immersive stadium experience.
– **State-of-the-art technology** to modernize Nebraska’s football operations.
The university aims to complete the project by the **2026 season**, ensuring that future generations of Huskers benefit from world-class facilities [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).
### Nebraska’s Football Future
Coach **Matt Rhule**, entering his second year with the program, praised Suh’s generosity, calling it a **“game-changer”** for Nebraska football. **“Ndamukong is a Husker legend, not just because of what he did on the field, but because of who he is off it. 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.”** [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) for the stadium campaign, which had already raised over **$175 million** before Suh’s pledge
Suh’s donation has sparked excitement among fans and alumni, with many taking to social media to express their gratitude. The contribution has also generated renewed momentum [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).
### A Champion’s Lasting Influence
Suh’s impact on Nebraska football extends beyond his playing days. His previous donations include a **$2.6 million gift in 2010**, which helped fund the athletic department’s **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 continued support ensures that Nebraska remains a powerhouse in college football, inspiring future athletes to strive for greatness.
With this historic donation, Suh has once again proven that **Nebraska pride lives within him wherever he goes**. 🏈🔥 [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)
