
Emmett Johnson
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
71
YDS
391
TD
4
YDS
73
TD
1
2025 Rush/Rec Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson served as part of a three-man committee with the Cornhuskers in 2024, splitting touches with Dante Dowdell and Rahmir Johnson on his way to accounting for 598 yards and a single touchdown on 5.1 yards per carry. Johnson's role also expanded down the stretch, averaging 20.6 touches per game over the last four contests. With the other two running backs out of the picture, Johnson appears set to command the lion's share of opportunities in the backfield in what many are predicting could be a breakthrough season for Nebraska. With fresh faces such as receivers Dane Key and Nyziah Hunter out wide, along with another year of experience for quarterback Dylan Raiola, Johnson could be a beneficiary of an offense expected to take a step forward in 2025. Read Past Outlooks

Moderate showing in loss
Johnson had 19 carries for 65 yards and caught 5 of 7 targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 30-27 loss versus Michigan.
ANALYSIS
Johnson put up decent numbers on the day against a talented Michigan defensive front, running for 65 yards while catching five passes for 32 yards through the air as well. The 5-foot-11 back has been solid as the lead back in Lincoln to start the 2025 season, running for 391 yards and four touchdowns across four games while adding 16 receptions for 73 yards and a score through the air as well. Johnson will hope for better days moving forward, starting with a matchup against a vulnerable Michigan State defense following Nebraska's upcoming bye.
Johnson put up decent numbers on the day against a talented Michigan defensive front, running for 65 yards while catching five passes for 32 yards through the air as well. The 5-foot-11 back has been solid as the lead back in Lincoln to start the 2025 season, running for 391 yards and four touchdowns across four games while adding 16 receptions for 73 yards and a score through the air as well. Johnson will hope for better days moving forward, starting with a matchup against a vulnerable Michigan State defense following Nebraska's upcoming bye.
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Two scores in blowout
Johnson tallied 13 rushes for 78 yards and two touchdowns and caught all two targets for seven yards during Saturday's 59-7 win over Houston Christian.
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Monster performance in blowout
Johnson tallied 14 rushes for 140 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all two targets for seven yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 68-0 win over Akron.
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Leading rusher in opener
Johnson had 25 carries for 108 yards and caught 7 of 10 targets for 27 yards during Thursday's 20-17 victory versus Cincinnati.
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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.
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Totals 19 touches in bowl game
Johnson posted 14 carries for 68 yards and reeled in 5 of 4 targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-15 victory over Boston College.
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