EMMETT JOHNSON NEWS

Emmett Johnson's historic postseason haul boosts Nebraska's recruiting message Emmett Johnson had a phenomenal final season for the Nebraska football team. That would have been true if he hadn't gotten multiple mentions...

1 DAY AGO • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Nearly empty Nebraska running back room loses freshman to the transfer portal Nebraska football coaches know that the running back room needs a serious revamp. They knew that, especially when star running back Emmett J...

4 DAYS AGO • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Entering 2026 draft Johnson is entering the 2026 NFL Draft, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Nebraska's 2025 team qualified for a bowl game, for which Johnson is not only questionable but also the running back played an integral part in qualifying. He broke out with 251 rushing attempts for 1,451 yards (5.8 averaged per carry) and 12 touchdowns. The junior RB also logged 46 receptions (on 60 targets) for 370 yards (8.0 averaged per catch) and three touchdowns. Each of the aforementioned stats is Johnson's career high in the category.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Massive performance in loss Johnson recorded 29 carries for 217 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Friday's 40-16 defeat against Iowa.

Impact Despite the Cornhuskers being blown out by Iowa, Johnson managed to put together a monster performance, running for 217 yards and a touchdown on the day. The 5-foot-11 running back found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the first quarter, getting the Huskers on the board for the day. Johnson has been a superstar for Nebraska this season, running for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per attempt on the ground through 12 contests, adding 46 receptions for 370 yards and three scores through the air as well. Barring an opt out for possible NFL Draft prep, Johnson will get one final shot to make an impact this season in Nebraska's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson's Career-Day All For Naught In Husker Loss LINCOLN — Even the potential first-team All-Big Ten running back, one of the most electric players in college football this season, couldn’t...

NOVEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Emmett Johnson wipes tears away after what could be a terrible Nebraska send-off Just like that, another Nebraska regular season is in the books, and it may go down as one of the most overhyped seasons in years. Many hope...

NOVEMBER 28 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Iowa beats Huskers for 10th time in 11 meetings, shutting them down in 2nd half on way to 40-16 rout

Mark Gronowski rushed for two touchdowns and passed for a third, Kamari Moulton ran for 93 yards and two scores and Iowa spoiled Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson’s career game...

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Emmett Johnson was absolutely robbed by the Doak Walker Award voters Emmett Johnson has had one of the best completely under-the-radar years in recent memory. The Nebraska running back started off quietly, but...

NOVEMBER 26 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Over 150 total yards in loss Johnson recorded 19 carries for 103 yards and caught 8 of 11 targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 37-10 loss against Penn State.

Impact Despite being held without a score for the first time wince Week 8 against Minnesota, Johnson made an impact for the Cornhuskers, running for 103 yards on the ground while adding eight receptions 48 yards through the air as well. The 5-foot-11 running back has now crossed the century mark in total yards in 10 of 11 games this season on his way to 1,234 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns to go along with 44 receptions and 348 yards through the air through 11 games. Johnson will get one final chance to impress against Iowa in Nebraska's regular season opener on Friday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Allen becomes Penn State's career rushing leader as Nittany Lions pound Cornhuskers 37-10

Kaytron Allen ran for 160 yards with two touchdowns and Penn State’s defense played its best game of the season to keep the Nittany Lions’ bowl hopes alive with a 37-10 win over Ne...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Emmett Johnson handling Heisman hype with humility, Matt Rhule says Matt Rhule said he "loves" the way Emmett Johnson has handled the spotlight as his Heisman Trophy candidacy rises.

NOVEMBER 17 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

The Heisman buzz for Nebraska's Emmett Johnson is starting to get loud Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson is earning the national recognition he deserves after continuing to dominate from the backfield for the...

NOVEMBER 17 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Emmett Johnson's Nebraska workhorse chops are rocketing him up draft charts When Emmett Johnson is leaned on by Nebraska football as a workhorse, he delivers. It seemingly took a while for Husker coaches to understan...

NOVEMBER 14 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson is on pace to make incredible history for the Huskers Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson has demonstrated over and over that he's one of the best players in the country. The rest of the countr...

NOVEMBER 13 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

No. 17 USC tries to keep playoff hopes alive against Iowa in Big Ten's spotlight game this week

No. 17 Southern California (No. 17 College Football Playoff) and No. 18 Michigan (No. 18 CFP) still have chances to reach the playoff if they win the rest of their regular-season g...

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Amie Just: Emmett Johnson's excellence deserves more national attention Whether or not you think Emmett Johnson is a Heisman candidate, one thing is abundantly clear: he deserves more attention.

NOVEMBER 11 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Monster game in victory Johnson totaled 28 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 103 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-21 win against UCLA.

Impact Johnson put together a career day against UCLA, accounting for 232 total yards to go along with three total scores on the day. The 5-foot-11 running back found the end zone on a one-yard plunge on the ground in the second quarter while connecting with quarterback TJ Lateef on receiving scores of 56 and 40 yards in the second and third frames, respectively. It's Johnson's third three-score game of the season and his fourth game over 120 rushing yards in the team's last five contests. Johnson may be flying a little under the radar nationally this season, as he has run for 1,131 yards and 11 touchdowns on 5.6 yards per attempt while catching 36 passes for 300 yards and three scores through the air. A road matchup against Penn State will serve as his next opportunity to bolster his numbers.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Rhule says Emmett Johnson 'should be in New York' as Heisman candidate Emmett Johnson’s breakout season has Matt Rhule talking Heisman. That’s one note from Rhule as NU begins its bye week.

NOVEMBER 10 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Cover Five: No Raiola, no problem for a Nebraska offense led by an NFL-caliber tailback TJ Lateef didn’t push the ball deep, but he didn’t have to — Nebraska kept finding space underneath, and Emmett Johnson kept doing the rest.

NOVEMBER 9 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Emmett Johnson announced his All-American presence with authority for Nebraska It's unlikely that Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson will get many looks as a Heisman candidate. The Huskers already logging three losses...

NOVEMBER 9 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Deadspin | Versatile RB Emmett Johnson (3 TDs) powers Nebraska past UCLA Deadspin | Versatile RB Emmett Johnson (3 TDs) powers Nebraska past UCLA

NOVEMBER 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

UCLA's Skipper says Emmett Johnson should get more national attention The Bruins' interim head coach says more people should be talking about Emmett Johnson after he scored three TDs on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Nebraska QB TJ Lateef comes home to beat UCLA in his first college start at the Rose Bowl

Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef stood out in his first college start, leading the Cornhuskers to a 28-21 victory over UCLA

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Husker Extra Points: Emmett Johnson, play design fuel Nebraska win at UCLA Emmett Johnson gets another game ball, and so does Dana Holgorsen for playing to TJ Lateef's strengths.

NOVEMBER 9 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Versatile RB Emmett Johnson (3 TDs) powers Nebraska past UCLA Emmett Johnson caught touchdown passes of 56 and 40 yards, rushed for a score and totaled 232 yards of offense as Nebraska held off host UCL...

NOVEMBER 9 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM