North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after breaking his proper leg throughout the Tar Heels’ season opener in opposition to Minnesota on Thursday. The graduate pupil underwent profitable surgical procedure in Minneapolis on Friday and is anticipated to make a full restoration, per a UNC spokesman.
Johnson, who beforehand performed for LSU and Texas A&M, was hit on a blitz from Gophers cornerback Justin Walley late within the third quarter. Johnson’s proper knee appeared to buckle and switch in a clumsy route. He stayed on the turf for a couple of minutes and tried to stroll off with assist from North Carolina’s coaching employees. After a couple of steps, Johnson stopped and a cart took him inside Huntington Financial institution Stadium.
Johnson was making his twenty third profession begin however first for the Tar Heels. In 2020 and 2021, he performed for LSU, passing for 3,884 yards and 35 touchdowns. He transferred to Texas A&M in 2022 and handed for 1,969 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons earlier than leaving for UNC this yr.
Till his damage, Johnson accomplished 12 of 19 passes for 71 yards and an interception. He additionally had six carries and one dashing TD. Sophomore Conner Harrell changed Johnson for the Tar Heels, finishing 2 of 4 passes for 34 yards with no TDs and no interceptions within the 19-17 win.
Johnson has one yr of eligibility remaining after this season.
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