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Logs 58 total yards in win Johnson totaled 18 rushes for 56 yards and caught their only target for two yards during Monday's 28-20 overtime win against Fresno State.

Impact Johnson logged 58 yards on 19 touches as the Huskies took down the Bulldogs in the Idaho Potato Bowl. The 5-foot-11 freshman started the season on the bench, but he logged 103 carries for 480 yards and four touchdowns in the Huskies' last six games, surging into the Huskies' backfield rotation. Johnson will look to compete for a starting role with NIU in 2025.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

20 carries in victory Johnson posted 20 rushes for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-16 win against Central Michigan.

Impact With running back Antario Brown (leg) out yet again, Johnson took most of the control over the Huskies' backfield. The freshman running back amassed 20 or more carries for the third time this season, and he also popped in a touchdown to add onto it. With some huge output in the latter half of the season, Johnson made a big case to be the leader of the team's backfield in his sophomore season next year.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in carries vs. RedHawks Johnson notched 15 rushes for 47 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 3 targets for one yard during Tuesday's 20-9 loss against Miami (OH).

Impact Johnson led the team in carries even as he has navigated through a running back committee so far this season. The freshman ball carrier also popped in the Huskies' only touchdown, contributing as the best offensive asset. He'll look to keep this momentum going next week against CMU.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

104 yards vs. Akron Johnson compiled 21 rushes for 104 yards during Wednesday's 29-16 victory against Akron.

Impact Johnson has been used heavily in the recent games for the Huskies with Antario Brown (leg) out, logging 20 or more carries in back-to-back weeks. The freshman running back's recent usage puts him at a favorable spot not only as this season closes out, but for his future career with Northern Illinois. He has 293 rushing yards and two touchdowns across three games this campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter vs. Akron Johnson is listed as the team's starting running back ahead of Wednesday's contest against Akron, Skyler Kellus of the Northern Star reports.

Impact With usual starting running back Antario Brown (leg) sitting out during his matchup, Johnson will be starting and should be in line for an expanded role. The freshman ball-carrier has totaled 29 carries for 189 yards (6.5 yards-per-carry) and two scores across two appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing touchdowns vs. Broncos Johnson totaled 23 rushes for 141 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 42-28 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Johnson didn't see the field all season until Week 9 versus Ball State where he logged six carries for 48 yards, but that was not nearly as big as the game he put together versus the Broncos. The freshman running back punched in scores during the second and third quarters, adding to his already impressive 141 rushing yards. His high usage could have been due to starting running back Antario Brown going down with a leg injury, but Johnson should still be a huge part of the Huskies offense whether Brown is out moving forward or not, especially since the team relies so heavily on the run.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and Hampton lead Northern Illinois over MAC leader Western Michigan 42-28

Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns and Northern Illinois beat Mid-American Conference leader Western Michigan 42-28

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS