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Nebraska Launches Heisman Push for Emmett Johnson After Maxwell Honors

The junior leads the nation in yards from scrimmage, ranking second in rushing after a 232-yard, three-touchdown game against UCLA.

Overview

  • Nebraska opened a fan-facing campaign to help send Johnson to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City.
  • Johnson was named Maxwell Award National Player of the Week on Tuesday after earning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.
  • He was also selected as one of 13 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, which recognizes the top player in college football.
  • Against UCLA, he posted 129 rushing yards and a touchdown plus 103 receiving yards and two scores, becoming the first Husker with 100 rushing and 100 receiving yards in a game.
  • He leads FBS in yards from scrimmage (1,431) and ranks second in rushing (1,131), with Nebraska 7-3 before a Nov. 22 game at Penn State.