Mack Brown reveals UNC QB Max Johnson still in hospital, will undergo another procedure
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown revealed quarterback Max Johnson is still in a Minneapolis hospital, following the game against Minnesota.
Brown said Johnson will have another procedure Monday and could be back in a week. However, Brown also clarified it could be “two weeks” before Johnson could return to campus, per Inside Carolina.
Johnson was ruled out for the season following an injury, a real shame for the transfer quarterback.
The injury occurred when UNC was trailing the Gophers in the third quarter. Johnson dropped back in the pocket on third down before being taken down by a Minnesota defender. He remained on the ground for an extended period of time as he was tended to by medical staff and trainers on hand.
Eventually, a cart was brought to him and escorted him off the field.
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Johnson finished the game 12 of 19 with 71 yards and an interception to go with a rushing touchdown. Conner Harrell replaced him under center to finish the game.
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A fifth-year college journeyman, Johnson spent the last four seasons with the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies, Johnson has thrown for 5,853 yards and 47 touchdowns while completing 60.5 percent of his passes. He signed with LSU as part of the Class of 2020 and was the Tigers’ starter in 2021, throwing for 27 touchdowns.
Johnson’s brother, Jake Johnson, joined him in Chapel Hill after the two teamed up at Texas A&M over the last two years. The two connected on one complete pass good for seven yards against Minnesota.
Looking ahead, North Carolina will have to move on and keep playing with the talent they have. Next up for them is a home game against in-state opponent Charlotte. They’ll play NC Central and James Madison at home to round out their non-conference slate. They’ll begin ACC play on the road against ACC rival Duke during Week 5.
Barkley Truax contributed to this report