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UNC QB Max Johnson gets brutal news on his leg injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Aug 30, 2024 7:00 PM ET

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-of-19 passing for 71 yards with an interception and a rushing touchdown during Thursday’s season-opening win before suffering the injury.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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