Sophomore running back Emmett Johnson is intending to enter the transfer portal. Yes, a surprise to say the least. Johnson had 523 yards this season, for a 5.1 average per carry.
He saw an increased role with new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, so why transfer? Johnson is probably testing the waters for more cash in NIL. It’s just the way this new era of college football is.
This is a significant loss, but don’t panic Husker Nation. Nebraska’s 1890 NIL collective could make him an offer to stay, or if not, go and add another elusive back to pair with sophomore power-back Dante Dowdell. Nebraska also has redshirt freshman Kwinten Ives who coaches are high on.
