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How Emmett Johnson’s Bet on Himself Sparked Heisman Conversations

LINCOLN — The scene inside Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night felt like a celebration of more than basketball. As Nebraska fans roared, all eyes turned to running back Emmett Johnson, wearing a “H21SMAN” shirt with his own face on it, the latest symbol of a storybook rise few saw coming.

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Bye Week Blues? Not for 7-3 Nebraska

Happy one-week wedding season to all of you out there. If you are just days away from hoping the bride’s parents coughed up enough for an open bar on Saturday, you’re likely not alone, but for Nebraska football, they haven’t exactly popped the cork in celebration for an improved season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 12

Hoiberg Fumes Over Nebraska's Stumble to the Finish Line in 69-50 Win

When Nebraska opened up an 11-2 lead over Maryland-Eastern Shore Tuesday night, many fans likely slid back into their seat, opened up the box of popcorn and occasionally scrolled on their phones while taking in the game.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 11

Nebrasketball Overcomes Cold Shooting to Beat Maryland Eastern Shore

Luckily for Nebraska, there wasn't a juggernaut sitting on the opposite bench. The Huskers overcame a poor shooting night to beat Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 69-50.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Big Ten Network / November 11

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Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 11

How Money Changed Matt Rhule's Transfer Portal Strategy

LINCOLN—Before he had ever coached a game at Nebraska, Matt Rhule noted during the spring transfer portal window that his excitement lay completely with the team at hand and not the potential additions waiting for his call.

Jacory Barney Jr. News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 11

Why Jacory Barney Jr.’s Increased Production Signals a Shift in Nebraska’s Offense

Nebraska’s fastest player is back on the stat sheet after scoring his first touchdown since the Michigan game. After weeks of quiet production, Jacory Barney Jr.

Preview: Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Creighton with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team showed off its defensive prowess Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena, limiting Samford to 33% shooting from the field en route to an 80-46 blowout win over the Bulldogs.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 11

Nebraska Ranks No. 2 Nationally in Week 11 Offensive Impact Metric

Nebraska’s offense has officially entered elite territory. In Week 11, the Cornhuskers earned the No. 2 spot in PFSN’s College Football Offense Impact Metric, trailing only Notre Dame.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 11

Rhule Declares Heisman Candidacy for Nebraska Football’s Emmett Johnson

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule gave an endorsement for junior running back Emmett Johnson to be in New York come December. Nebraska beat the UCLA Bruins 28-21 with outstanding performances from a new starting quarterback in freshman TJ Lateef and Johnson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 10

Matt Rhule Stumps for Emmett Johnson's National Profile, Postseason Recognition

LINCOLN—Matt Rhule wants the national attention to put more focus on Nebraska's lead back. Rhule spent several minutes talking about Emmett Johnson on Monday.

MLB News / Hurrdat Sports / November 10

Nebraska Football Game Day Photos at UCLA | November 8, 2025

The front entrance of the Rose Bowl is seen before the college football game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Pasadena, California.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 10

'Be Great Teammates': The Message Behind Nebraska’s Surprising Resilience

This has been a somewhat predictable season thus far for the Nebraska football team. For any fan of the team who thought that Nebraska would continue to struggle against nationally-ranked teams, predicting NU to be 7-3 at this point of the year was a pretty safe bet.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 10

PFF Grades and Snap Counts from Nebraska's 28-21 Win Over UCLA: Offense

Emmett Johnson deserves your All-American votes — and it turns out TJ Lateef isn’t too bad either. In what many expected to be a game defined by trial and error on offense, Nebraska instead turned in one of its most efficient performances of the season despite the absence of starting quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 9

Did Nebraska's Ceiling Just Get Higher? Adam Carriker on the New-Look Offense and More

Adam Carriker breaks down Nebraska, Matt Rhule, TJ Lateef, Emmett Johnson and the Huskers' new offense. Also, whether Nebraska football has a higher ceiling now.

Emmett Johnson News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 9

Peterson: TJ Lateef's Coming Out Party Outshines Emmett Johnson's Career Night

You could tell something was different on the first drive. You could tell something was different on the first snap. On the first offensive play of the night in Nebraska’s 28-21 win over UCLA, TJ Lateef put the ball in Emmett Johnson’s belly before pulling it back and keeping it for himself and gaining 14 yards and moving the chains.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 9

A Star is Born As Creative Nebraska Grows Up

Last week in this space, we mentioned that it was time for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to grow up and spice up their play-calling. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen arrived in Lincoln with a reputation for offensive wizardry.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 9

'Triple-Threat' TJ Lateef Proves He Belongs in Nebraska’s 28-21 Win

So much for working in Nebraska backup quarterback TJ Lateef slowly. When Nebraska traveled west to take on UCLA this past Saturday, head coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen apparently didn’t change a darn thing when it came to how they schemed the offense.