Nebraska's Emmett Johnson Named Big Ten Running Back of the Year

Emmett Johnson wins Big Ten Running Back of the Year

Nebraska junior running back Emmett Johnson has been named the Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year, as announced by the conference on Thursday. Johnso

Nebraska football standout Emmett Johnson earns major Big Ten award

Husker standout Emmett Johnson earned major hardware from the Big Ten for his breakout season.

Husker Emmett Johnson named running back of the year by the Big Ten

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Husker standout Emmett Johnson is the Big Ten’s top running back, the conference announced on Thursday. Johnson is the winner of the conference’s Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year award after his breakout junior season with Nebraska. Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year Emmett Johnson | @HuskerFootball pic.twitter.com/CP4KnoxgtE — Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) December 4, 2025...

Nebraska's Emmett Johnson named Big Ten Running Back of the Year

LINCOLN — The Big Ten’s best running back resides in Lincoln.

BREAKING: Emmett Johnson wins Big Ten Running Back of the Year

Emmett Johnson received the Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year Award on Thursday, the Big Ten announced. The honor is given to the Big Ten’s top running back. Johnson is the first Husker to receive the award.

Johnson Named Big Ten Running Back of the Year