Telly Johnson Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Northern Illinois Huskies

Finds end zone in defeat Johnson posted six rushes for 42 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Tuesday's 35-19 defeat versus Western Michigan.

Impact Johnson tied his second-lowest carry total of the season in the loss to the Broncos, but he was still able to log a score. The sophomore running back has now recorded four touchdowns on the season. He'll aim to finish out the year strong this upcoming Friday versus Kent State.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry, Buckley account for 5 TDs in leading Western Michigan past Northern Illinois 35-19

Jalen Buckley ran for 133 yards two touchdowns and quarterback Broc Lowry ran for three touchdowns and Western Michigan rallied from an early deficit to beat Northern Illinois 35-1...

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Stymied in loss to Rockets Johnson accrued 10 rushes for 20 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 26 yards during Wednesday's 42-3 loss versus Toledo.

Impact Johnson logged the most touches out of any Husky running back in the loss to the Rockets, but he still finished with a poor stat line. The sophomore rusher has struggled to make a name for himself so far this season amidst a running back committee. He'll aim to stay involved next Wednesday at UMass.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches century mark vs. Cards Johnson totaled 15 rushes for 100 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-7 victory against Ball State.

Impact Johnson was one of two Husky running backs to reach 100 yards in the win over the Cardinals, but he was the sole one to log a touchdown. Northern Illinois' committee approach has made Johnson's output pretty volatile this season, although he's rushed for 323 yards and two touchdowns in the last three games. He should remain one of the most utilized RBs, if not the top, against Toledo next Wednesday

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wright, Johnson Jr. combine for 266 yards rushing, lead Northern Illinois over Ball State 21-7

Chavon Wright and Telly Johnson Jr. have led Northern Illinois to a 21-7 victory over Ball State

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Mild performance in blowout Johnson had 11 carries for 64 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 48-21 loss against Ohio.

Impact Johnson logged double-digit carries once again for the Bobcats, but he finished the game with just 64 yards and no scores. The running back has been positioned as the Huskies' RB1 at this point in the season. He should be a top option on the ground against Ball State next weekend.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

137 rushing yards in loss Johnson logged 12 rushes for 137 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 16-10 loss versus Eastern Michigan.

Impact Johnson put the Huskies on his back even in the eventual loss, with a season-high 137 rushing yards and double-digit carries for the fourth time this campaign. The sophomore running back has now rushed 67 times for 395 and two touchdowns this year. He'll aim to stay involved at Ohio next Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

137 rushing yards in loss Johnson logged 12 rushes for 137 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 16-10 loss versus Eastern Michigan.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Long's fourth-quarter score sends Eastern Michigan past Northern Illinois, 16-10

Noah Kim’s fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Plascencia's field goal as time expires gives San Diego State 6-3 win over Northern Illinois

Gabe Plascencia kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired, giving San Diego State a 6-3 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Quiet in blowout Johnson recorded six rushes for 46 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 38-10 loss against Mississippi State.

Impact Johnson didn't do much in the blowout loss to the Bulldogs, with just 56 total yards by the end of the game. The sophomore running back's output can be attributed to the complete mismatch, but his six carries was alarming. He'll hopefully be more involved against San Diego State this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout Johnson recorded six rushes for 46 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 38-10 loss against Mississippi State.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown in loss Johnson recorded 10 carries for 86 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 17 yards during Friday's 20-9 defeat versus Maryland.

Impact Johnson scored the only touchdown for the Huskies in the loss to Maryland, punching it in from 74 yards in the third quarter. This was really only the sophomore running back's highlight of the night, as he saw just 10 carries compared to Chavon Wright who had 27. The running back committee is likely to continue in the coming weeks, but it's unknown which ball carrier will push ahead at this point.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown in loss Johnson recorded 10 carries for 86 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 17 yards during Friday's 20-9 defeat versus Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Maryland Terrapins Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Washington's big 4th-down throw helps Maryland put away Northern Illinois in a 20-9 win

Malik Washington threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Shaleak Knotts on fourth down, and Maryland held off Northern Illinois 20-9

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Northern Illinois' Telly Johnson Jr. rushes 74-yard touchdown to trim deficit against Maryland

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Logs 58 total yards in win Johnson totaled 18 rushes for 56 yards and caught their only target for two yards during Monday's 28-20 overtime win against Fresno State.

Impact Johnson logged 58 yards on 19 touches as the Huskies took down the Bulldogs in the Idaho Potato Bowl. The 5-foot-11 freshman started the season on the bench, but he logged 103 carries for 480 yards and four touchdowns in the Huskies' last six games, surging into the Huskies' backfield rotation. Johnson will look to compete for a starting role with NIU in 2025.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

20 carries in victory Johnson posted 20 rushes for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-16 win against Central Michigan.

Impact With running back Antario Brown (leg) out yet again, Johnson took most of the control over the Huskies' backfield. The freshman running back amassed 20 or more carries for the third time this season, and he also popped in a touchdown to add onto it. With some huge output in the latter half of the season, Johnson made a big case to be the leader of the team's backfield in his sophomore season next year.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in carries vs. RedHawks Johnson notched 15 rushes for 47 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 3 targets for one yard during Tuesday's 20-9 loss against Miami (OH).

Impact Johnson led the team in carries even as he has navigated through a running back committee so far this season. The freshman ball carrier also popped in the Huskies' only touchdown, contributing as the best offensive asset. He'll look to keep this momentum going next week against CMU.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

104 yards vs. Akron Johnson compiled 21 rushes for 104 yards during Wednesday's 29-16 victory against Akron.

Impact Johnson has been used heavily in the recent games for the Huskies with Antario Brown (leg) out, logging 20 or more carries in back-to-back weeks. The freshman running back's recent usage puts him at a favorable spot not only as this season closes out, but for his future career with Northern Illinois. He has 293 rushing yards and two touchdowns across three games this campaign.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter vs. Akron Johnson is listed as the team's starting running back ahead of Wednesday's contest against Akron, Skyler Kellus of the Northern Star reports.

Impact With usual starting running back Antario Brown (leg) sitting out during his matchup, Johnson will be starting and should be in line for an expanded role. The freshman ball-carrier has totaled 29 carries for 189 yards (6.5 yards-per-carry) and two scores across two appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing touchdowns vs. Broncos Johnson totaled 23 rushes for 141 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 42-28 victory against Western Michigan.

Impact Johnson didn't see the field all season until Week 9 versus Ball State where he logged six carries for 48 yards, but that was not nearly as big as the game he put together versus the Broncos. The freshman running back punched in scores during the second and third quarters, adding to his already impressive 141 rushing yards. His high usage could have been due to starting running back Antario Brown going down with a leg injury, but Johnson should still be a huge part of the Huskies offense whether Brown is out moving forward or not, especially since the team relies so heavily on the run.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and Hampton lead Northern Illinois over MAC leader Western Michigan 42-28

Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns and Northern Illinois beat Mid-American Conference leader Western Michigan 42-28

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

TELLY JOHNSON JR. NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG