If effort alone could win football games, Emmett Johnson would’ve beaten Iowa by himself. Instead, he watched Nebraska sink to new lows, closing the regular season with a 16-40 home embarrassment against the Hawkeyes. Johnson ripped off 217 yards, carried an offense that offered him nothing in return, and still ended the night in his family’s arms, unsure if he’ll ever call Memorial Stadium home again.

“An emotional Emmett Johnson exits the field for what could be his last time at Memorial Stadium. The Husker running back rushed for 217 yards against the Hawkeyes.” Hail Varsity shared on X.

Emmett, set to decide his future, looked visibly shaken after finishing the season, especially with it being the seniors’ final game. He has been the team’s anchor since Dylan Raiola went down earlier

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