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Jamal Rule prepares for season as Nebraska's potential starting running back

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Jamal Rule prepares for season as Nebraska's potential starting running back
Summary

Jamal Rule, a freshman running back at Nebraska, is vying for the starting role after a successful spring game. The Salisbury, North Carolina native recorded 121 yards on ten carries, including a 75-yard touchdown. With previous leading rusher Emmett Johnson now in the NFL, Nebraska may use a running back-by-committee approach to start the season. Rule emphasized improving his technical skills to adapt from high school to college-level play. Nebraska's season opener is on September 5 against the Ohio Bobcats.

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  • •Jamal Rule had a standout spring game with 121 rushing yards.
  • •He aims to excel as Nebraska's primary running back.
  • •Nebraska opens the season against Ohio on September 5.
  • •Emmett Johnson accounted for over 76% of last season's rushing yards.
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  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Nebraska freshman running back Jamal Rule said about transition
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Nebraska freshman Jamal Rule is competing for the starting running back role after a standout spring game performance.

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