Emmett Johnson News: Set to be No. 1 option

Johnson is set to be the Cornhuskers' top option in the backfield for the 2025 season, Robin Washut of On3.com reports.

Head coach Matt Rhule said that Emmett is "clearly running back No. 1" and that the only decision that needs to be made is who will back him up. Johnson rushed for nearly 600 yards on 117 carries last season, more than half of which came in the final four games where he took a much larger share of the offense. He also proved to be a serious receiving threat, so he could be in for a big season as the clear top option.