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Tanner Johnson

Tanner Johnson

Joined: Sep 4, 2024

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He reports on a national level using his knowledge of teams from all over the country. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast. On this podcast, he provides a national coverage of college football and engages with fans and members of the media.

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws as offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54) provides coverage against Southern California Trojans defensive end Kameryn Fountain (49) during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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QB Grade: Nebraska Football's Dylan Raiola vs. USC

Nebraska football's Dylan Raiola struggles with turnovers again in loss to USC.

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Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson runs out of bounds ahead of Southern California Trojans cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson during the second half.
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Nebraska Misses a Bowl Game in Latest Projections

For the first time this season, the Huskers are not projected to play beyond the regular season.

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Sep 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen runs onto the field before the game against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at TDECU Stadium.
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Dana Holgorsen's Salary for Nebraska Football Revealed

The Huskers have a new offensive coordinator, but how much are they paying him?

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball as the Ducks host Maryland at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024,
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Big Ten Football Game of the Week: Wisconsin vs. No. 1 Oregon

Oregon football is in a great spot with two games left in the regular season as the Ducks travel to Wisconsin for another road test.

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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view as Southern California Trojans players enter the field before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Nebraska Football's Matt Rhule Talks Coaching at 'Iconic' L.A. Coliseum

Matt Rhule will have an opportunity to coach a game inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and Nebraska football will face off against new conference rival, USC.

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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola looks to hand off during the second half against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
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Hiring Dana Holgorsen Could Be the Key to Keeping Dylan Raiola at Nebraska

Nebraska football might have been in danger of losing its star quarterback if Matt Rhule had not made the move to hire Dana Holgorsen.

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Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) performs his pregame celebration before a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Matt Rhule Describes Dylan Raiola's Reaction to Dana Holgorsen as New OC

Rhule says Nebraska football's true freshman quarterback is trusting his head coach to make the right call.

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Oct 12, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen reacts on the sideline during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at TDECU Stadium.
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Dana Holgorsen's Mentor Says the Air Raid Offense Could Work for Nebraska

Could Nebraska football start utilizing the famous Air Raid offense now that Holgorsen is the offensive coordinator?

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Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava scores a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Lincoln Riley's Offense Will Provide a Unique Challenge for Nebraska

The Trojans are hard to defend despite their struggles, and now they have a new quarterback.

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Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen walks around before the game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept, 30, 2023, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Matt Rhule Explains Promotion of Dana Holgorsen to OC: “We Needed Some Help“

The Huskers’ offense has not been living up to its potential this season. Maybe Holgorsen can change that.

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Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
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Big Ten Football Head Coach Hot Seat Index After Week 11

As the season nears its end, every game becomes more important for these coaches.

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Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Kwinten Ives (28) catches a kickoff against the UCLA Bruins during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Bowl Projections Heading Into Crucial USC Matchup

If the Huskers can finally clinch a bowl berth, here is where they would be most likely to go.

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