Eric Hess

Eric Hess

Joined: Aug 28, 2024

Eric Hess is a Lincoln native and lifelong Husker fan. He founded Arbitrary Analytics in 2018 to analyze the numbers behind Nebraska sports and to help fans gain a deeper understanding of the game beyond just the eye test. As a graduate student at the University of Nebraska, he worked with the sports analytics department of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab. He began writing for the Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI in 2024 and has also contributed to Husker Corner.

An early-season matchup between Nebraska and Winthrop could be an indicator of NCAA Tournament heartbreak for Nebraska

TJ Lateef gets a live audition for the starting quarterback job in 2026

Emmett Johnson left it all on the field against Iowa. He was the lone bright spot on an otherwise dreary day

TJ Lateef will face a big challenge against a sound Iowa defense

Kaytron Allen and Penn State were too much for Nebraska in Happy Valley

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Nebraska was dominated in all three phases of the game in Matt Rhule's homecoming trip to Penn State

Emmett Johnson will need a big game if the Huskers hope to upset Penn State

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Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, and Kaytron Allen will be one of the best trios of running backs to see the field in a game together this season. Whichever backfield performs the best, should leave the game with a win

The Blackshirts have struggled against the run, especially against quarterbacks

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The Blackshirts were dominant against the run in the first two years of the Matt Rhule era, but that flipped in 2025. This could spell trouble for the Huskers down the stretch

Emmett Johnson's 100-yard rushing, 100-yard receiving day was crucial in the Huskers' victory against UCLA

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While Emmett Johnson stole the show for Nebraska in their win against UCLA, the defense and special teams helped make things easy for the Nebraska offnese

TJ Lateef has looked good in limited time, but now he makes his first start for Nebraska

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The duo of Emmett Johnson and TJ Lateef should result in a huge day on the ground for the Huskers against a suspect Bruins run defense

Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson continued his historic season against the USC Trojans.

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Emmett Johnson is on pace for a top 10 rushing season in program history, but he may knock off Ameer Abdullah for another record as well

Dane Key's touchdown capped off a great opening drive for the Huskers

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Emmett Johnson, the Blackshirt secondary, and the Husker fans all delivered on Saturday. Still, Nebraska fell short

Emmett Johnson will need to be a focal point if the Huskers hope to upset USC

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The USC passing attack takes on a strong Blackshirts passing defense. The winner of this matchup could decide the outcome

The 1971 Game of the Century between Nebraska and Oklahoma epitomizes the rich tradition of rivalries between blue blood programs

Nebraska has a long history of playing against the other Blue Bloods of college football. After the formation of the Big 12, these matchups were no longer guaranteed every season. This makes the Huskers' upcoming game versus the Trojans even more special.

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (13) celebrates with tight end Heinrich Haarberg (10) and offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett (57) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium.

While Matt Rhule and the Huskers have more they want to achieve in 2025, the Northwestern game was a crucial step on that journey

Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) runs off the field during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

On paper, the Huskers have a slight edge over the Wildcats. In this series, that's rarely meant much once the game begins

Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith (8) runs after a catch as Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Javin Wright (0) defends during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Once the Huskers get their fifth win, things seem to get much harder for them - but it wasn't always this way