Life After Football, Momo Sanogo

What happens when the game ends?In this episode of Mad Props, host Chris Schnabel sits down with former Ole Miss standout and UFL champion Momo Sanogo to talk about the reality of life after football — from chasing NFL opportunities to making the difficult decision to step away from the game and build a new career.Momo opens up about:His journey through college football at Ole Miss and LouisvilleThe transition from XFL to UFL and winning a championshipThe emotional side of walking away from footballFinding purpose outside of sportsBreaking into medical device sales and building a new futureThe conversation goes beyond sports — diving into mindset, identity, discipline, and what it really takes to move on from something you’ve dedicated your entire life to.Plus, Chris and Momo get into everything from YouTube rabbit holes to streaming culture, content creation, and life experiences that shape who you become after athletics.If you’re an athlete, former athlete, or just someone navigating a big life transition — this episode is for you.🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations with athletes, creators, and professionals.Follow Momo:IG: https://www.instagram.com/_momosanogo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@momosanogo7Follow Mad PropsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspodX: https://www.x.com/madpropspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspodFollow Chris SchnabelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabelYouTube: @Chris.SchnabelMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionChapters00:00 – Intro01:00 – YouTube Music vs Spotify rant (and why it matters)06:20 – Momo joins the show & UFL connection12:00 – What Momo does now: Medical Device Sales13:15 – Why he left finance for a more competitive career14:00 – Football journey: Ole Miss → Louisville → UFL15:00 – Inside UFL training camp & roster cuts17:45 – The decision to walk away from football19:00 – Trusting the process & finding signs20:00 – Life after football: identity, purpose & family21:30 – Why coaching wasn’t the right path23:00 – Chris’ career journey & pivot into media26:00 – Social media, content, and building visibility28:00 – Why athletes NEED content in today’s world30:00 – YouTube habits, streaming & rabbit holes40:00 – Spotify vs YouTube Music debate45:00 – Content creation struggles & engagement50:00 – Viral strategies & intentional “wrong takes”56:00 – Random stories: spiders, snakes & Texas life58:00 – Final thoughts