Ndamukong Suh On Aaron Rodgers Stomp & Nebraska Heisman Run + Business Beyond The NFL | Bussin'

Sep 9, 2025

Ndamukong Suh, the former NFL defensive tackle known for his fierce play at Nebraska and being a second overall draft pick, joins the conversation. He dives into his transition from football to business, revealing his daily routines for success. Suh shares compelling stories from his college days and candid reflections on his time with the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. He discusses the challenges of being his own agent and why he feels misunderstood in the NFL. Plus, a surprise potential partnership with the hosts sparks excitement!

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ADVICE

Protect Plan A While Exploring Plan B

Structure your day so primary work is first, then explore side interests in spare time.
Use focused routines to keep peak performance in your main job while developing other skills.

INSIGHT

Learning Style Expands Capacity

Understanding how you learn widens your capacity to take on new ventures.
Psychological self-knowledge helps structure time and expands what you can accomplish.

ANECDOTE

Big 12 Finish And One-Second Drama

Suh describes his rush on Colt McCoy in the Big 12 final and the team celebrating when the clock hit zero.
The celebration turned chaotic when officials restored one second and Texas kicked the field goal to win.

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Recorded: September 08, 2025

Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are BACK and kicking the NFL season off with a banger guest, Ndamukong Suh!

In this week's intro Will and Taylor talk about their trip to ESPN HQ and going on Get Up last week. They then introduce our new #TierTalk segment that is viewer comment driven (make sure to submit questions below in comments or on Twitter using the hashtag).

Then it’s time for a legendary guest—Ndamukong Suh finally making his way onto the bus. Suh opens up about life after football, his transition into becoming a business mogul, and the weekly routines that keep him sharp. He reflects on his college football days at the University of Nebraska, what it was like playing with Will, and the unique journey that brought him to Lincoln in the first place. Suh also talks about being drafted by the Detroit Lions, the fallout that led to him leaving, and what really happened during his Miami Dolphins stint.

From breaking down the challenges of being his own agent to explaining why he might be the most misunderstood NFL player of all time, Suh leaves no stone unturned. He shares stories about his relationship with Warren Buffett & The Boys even float a potential Bussin x Suh partnership—so you know things get interesting.

This one is packed with laughs, insight, and legendary storytelling. Suh’s reputation precedes him, but on the bus he gets to set the record straight.

Big Hugs & Tiny Kisses

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
3:18 Bussin' Scheduling
5:46 Crawford vs Canelo
8:09 Who Is The Greatest Coach Of All Time
18:27 First ESPN Appearance
20:34 The Bussin' Fantasy League
26:10 Will Would Get A Ring If Nebraska Wins A Natty
28:34 #TierTalk
47:46 NDAMUKONG SUH INTERVIEW STARTS
48:15 Finally Got Him On
49:42 He’s Always Been A Big Boy
51:32 How Is Retired Life?
53:30 Becoming A Business Mogul
1:00:59 Weekly Routine
1:05:30 Playing With Will At Nebraska
1:12:22 Relationship With Nebraska Now
1:13:50 Journey To Nebraska
1:16:12 Was He Offered Any Money At Nebraska?
1:23:43 Getting Drafted By The Lions + Eventually Getting “Kicked Out” Of Detroit
1:39:43 What Happened In Miami?
1:42:14 Being His Own Agent
1:47:27 Most Misunderstood NFL Player Of All Time?
1:51:29 Nobody Messed With Suh At Nebraska
1:55:28 Relationship With Warren Buffett
1:57:15 Biggest Price You’ve Paid For A Breakthrough?
2:01:38 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?
2:03:21 Bussin X Suh Partnership??
2:05:07 Would You Change Anything About Your Career?

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