Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson is having the season of a lifetime, even as the Cornhuskers work to find their footing without starting quarterback Dylan Raiola next to him in the backfield.
With 1,131 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 300 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns, Johnson has blown past his previous season-highs and is making a name for himself in the Nebraska history books.
Now, after his impressive performance in the Cornhuskers’ win over the UCLA Bruins, Johnson is starting to gain even more national attention and has finally become a part of the Heisman Trophy conversation.
Could Emmett Johnson win the Heisman Trophy?
While the odds put out by Vegas don’t have Johnson anywhere near the top of the Heisman standings, the fan vote released by the Heisman Trophy itself has him right at the front…