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Johnson Leaves, Can Nebraskas RBs Fill the Void
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Emmett Johnson’s NFL departure shakes Nebraska’s running back room, leaving a void filled by underwhelming returning talent and a raw freshman with Big Ten experience to prove himself. With just 400+ yards and 4 TDs from the current backs, the coaching staff’s faith in Mekhi Nelson, Kwinten Ives, and Isaiah Mozee feels risky — but Coach Rhule’s no-look transfer portal strategy says trust the process. Can this unproven group carry the load when the season kicks off? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07df811684af94f1