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Strong play in return to action Johnson (undisclosed) recorded 14 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's defeat against Oklahoma State.

Impact West Virginia suffered a disappointing loss despite competing hard most of the game, but Johnson's play on the ground was certainly encouraging, and he could be in line for a bigger role against Central Florida in Week 9.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor RB Coach Justin Johnson Hired By Conference Rival The Bears have lost one of their top assistants to a conference rival

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Johnson leads UT Rio Grande Valley against Utah Tech after 29-point outing

UT Rio Grande Valley visits the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Justin Johnson scored 29 points in the Vaqueros' 100-90 victory against the Houston Baptist Huskies

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Houston Baptist after Johnson's 31-point outing

UT Rio Grande Valley hosts the Houston Baptist Huskies after Justin Johnson scored 31 points in UT Rio Grande Valley's 106-80 win against the Southwestern Christian Eagles

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

UT Rio Grande Valley faces Houston Baptist following Johnson's 21-point game

UT Rio Grande Valley faces the Houston Baptist Huskies after Justin Johnson scored 21 points in the Vaqueros' 90-72 loss to the Western Illinois Leathernecks

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Justin Johnson breaks off a 19-yard touchdown run to bring West Virginia to a 31-31 tie against Baylor

Justin Johnson breaks off a 19-yard touchdown run to bring West Virginia to a 31-31 tie against Baylor

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Adds TD in back-to-back games Johnson rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries while also grabbing a three-yard pass in Saturday's 38-20 loss at Texas.

Impact Johnson has recorded a rushing score in back-to-back games. He saw a bit more work against Texas because CJ Donaldson was knocked out of the game with a head injury. The young running back has been impressive on limited touches and could see more work moving forward. West Virginia is off next week before hosting Baylor on Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records first TD against Hokies Johnson rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries in Thursday's 33-10 win at Virginia Tech.

Impact Johnson was able to record his first collegiate touchdown and received double-digit carries as West Virginia racked up 218 yards on the ground. Through four games, Johnson has 30 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown to go along with four catches for 29 yards. He remains a reserve player behind CJ Donaldson and Tony Mathis in the backfield. West Virginia plays at Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman should see snaps Johnson is expected to mix into the running back rotation this season, Nick Farrell of WVIllustrated.com reports.

Impact Johnson has looked good so far in camp as a freshman. He is definitely still behind Leddie Brown and Tony Mathis for now, but he is going to get the chance to prove himself and increase his snaps down the road.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE