North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson got some awful news regarding his injury Thursday.
Johnson suffered a broken right leg against Minnesota and will miss the entire season, the school announced Friday. He has already undergone surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
UNC announces that QB Max Johnson is out for the season. He “underwent successful surgery in Minneapolis to repair a broken right leg on Friday. Johnson, who is accompanied by his parents in Minnesota, will return to Chapel Hill in a few days and is expected to make a full…
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 30, 2024
Johnson was expected to be North Carolina’s starter this season after Drake Maye went pro. He transferred in from Texas A&M, but only made it through three quarters before suffering the significant injury.
The senior quarterback originally began his career at LSU before moving to Texas A&M. He went 12/19 passing for 71 yards with an interception and a rushing touchdown during Thursday’s season-opening win before suffering the injury.
