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Emmett Johnson, the Heisman candidate? Matt Rhule thinks so

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NCAA Football: Nebraska at UCLA
Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates his touchdown scored against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

On Monday, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said he thinks his starting running back, Emmett Johnson, should be in the Heisman Trophy discussion.

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