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3 reasons Nebraska managed their gritty, gutty win over the Cincinnati Bearcats

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Thursday's season opener might've felt a little too close for comfort for some Nebraska football fans. In the past few seasons, the Huskers haven't done very well in one-score games. However, they managed to find a way to hold off Cincinnati and start the season with a victory.

Here are three things that stood out in the Cornhuskers win in Arrowhead to open the season.

Emmett Johnson leads the way for the Nebraska football team

Nebraska football running back Emmett Johnson had something to say about the win. The junior running back was the Bell-Cow for the offense.