Emmett Johnson once dazzled on Friday nights in Minneapolis. Amid a breakout season with Nebraska, the running back is ready for a throwback chance as the Huskers take on Minnesota.

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Nebraska’s No. 1-ranked pass defense got knocked around last week against Maryland and its 19-year-old true freshman quarterback Malik Washington. Washington pa

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On Friday, Johnson will return home to play against the Gophers as one of the best running backs in the Big Ten. With a career high 176 yards on 21 carries in a 34-31 win at Maryland last weekend, the redshirt junior leads the Big Ten in carries (105), sits second in rushing yards (650) and is tied for fifth in touchdowns (seven).

The biggest distraction of them all will be Rhule's connection to the Penn State head coaching vacancy. As a former Nitanny Lions player and good friend of AD Pat Kraft, Rhule will continue to be rumored as a top candidate, which can always be a distraction for a college football team.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the rumors surround Penn State and Matt Rhule and the Nebraska vs. Minnesota game.