Suh of Cornhusker 2009: A Netflix Documentary to Remember
Cornhuskers faithful, brace yourselves for a trip down memory lane as Netflix gears up to premiere “Suh of Cornhusker 2009”, a gripping sports documentary that chronicles one of the most dominant defensive seasons in college football history. Scheduled for release on August 30, 2025, the film dives deep into the singular performance of Nebraska’s legendary defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, whose 2009 season redefined what it meant to control the line of scrimmage.
Directed by Emmy-winner Ava K. Lawrence and produced by Fourth & Goal Films, Suh of Cornhusker 2009 combines rich archival footage, newly uncovered practice tapes, in-depth interviews, and cinematic reenactments to paint a visceral picture of Suh’s impact on college football. The documentary doesn’t just tell the story of a player — it tells the story of a movement. In 2009, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, under head coach Bo Pelini, rode the tidal wave of Suh’s performances to a 10-4 record, finishing the season ranked No. 14 nationally and playing in the Holiday Bowl, where they annihilated Arizona 33-0.
Suh’s 2009 season remains one for the ages. The documentary pays special attention to his jaw-dropping performance in the Big 12 Championship Game against Texas, where he tallied 4.5 sacks and 12 tackles, terrorizing future NFL quarterback Colt McCoy and nearly single-handedly delivering Nebraska the win. The film analyzes every angle of that night — from sideline mic’d-up moments to locker room footage never before seen by the public. Commentators and analysts, including Kirk Herbstreit, Booger McFarland, and Suh himself, reflect on how that game cemented his legacy.
Beyond the highlight reels, the film peels back the curtain on Suh’s personal journey. Born in Portland, Oregon to Cameroonian and Jamaican parents, Suh’s work ethic, discipline, and raw talent are explored through interviews with family members, childhood coaches, and Nebraska teammates. Viewers gain insight into how the defensive juggernaut channeled his intensity into a season that earned him unanimous All-American honors, the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and even a fourth-place finish in the Heisman voting — almost unheard of for a defensive lineman.
Netflix’s documentary doesn’t shy away from the larger impact of Suh’s season. Analysts connect how his dominance helped redefine recruiting strategies, inspired future generations of interior linemen, and re-established Nebraska’s Blackshirt defense as a
