Nebraska running backs Gabe Ervin Jr., Rahmir Johnson out for season
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two Nebraska running backs suffered season-ending injuries in the win against Northern Illinois on Saturday.
Running backs Gabe Ervin Jr. and Rahmir Johnson will be out for the rest of the season, head coach Matt Rhule said in a Monday press conference.
Matt Rhule sharing heartbreaking news for a handful of #Huskers today. Rahmir Johnson, (shoulder) Gabe Ervin Jr. (Hip) and Dwight Bootle (shoulder) will all miss the rest of the season due injuries. @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/Xlcc6LlwFw
— Lauren Michelson (@LaurenMichelson) September 18, 2023
Ervin has a hip injury, and Johnson is out with a shoulder injury.
“It’s heartbreaking on this end,” Rhule said.
In three games this season, Ervin has rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown, and Johnson ran for 65 yards in 12 attempts.
Anthony Grant, who racked up 915 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns last season, will now have an elevated role going forward.
“It’s his show now,” Rhule said.
Freshmen Kwinten Ives and Emmett Johnson will also see more snaps to replace the two injured running backs.
Matt Rhule on other running backs stepping up in the absence of Gabe Ervin Jr. and Rahmir Johnson due to season ending injuries.
On Anthony Grant: “It’s his show now.”
— Lauren Michelson (@LaurenMichelson) September 18, 2023
