What’s good, Husker Nation! 🌽🔥 Nebraska’s starting running back Emmett Johnson sits down with Bryan Colbert Jr. to break down his big start to the season, how he used the bye week, and what must happen to leave East Lansing with a win.
Before the interview, we zoom out on the first five weeks—what’s sustainable, what’s fixable, and what it means for conference play.
In this episode
- Husker Heat Check (Weeks 1–5): Cincinnati at Arrowhead, two home blowouts, a heavyweight swing vs. Michigan.
- Offense, honestly: Dylan Raiola’s command and chemistry, why protection and red-zone sequencing are the next leap.
- RB1 Effect: How Emmett’s usage and efficiency set the tone, and where his touches should climb.
- Elite Air Defense: Why Nebraska’s pass D travels, and how it shapes the MSU plan.
- Interview — Emmett Johnson: mindset, bye-week work, Michigan State scouting, and what “finishing” looks like in Big Ten play.
- Bleav It or Not: Can the Blackshirts hold MSU under 20?
Why listen now This is the week to separate noise from needle-movers. You’ll get the player’s lens (EJ), the tactical levers for Saturday, and a clear checklist for what improvement should look like out of the bye.
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