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Georgia Southern keeps Georgia State out of end zone in the 2nd half for 34-17 win

Max Johnson throws two touchdown passes for Georgia Southern, leading the Eagles to a 34-17 victory over Georgia State on Saturday

19 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Totals five scores in blowout win Johnson was 19-for-26 passing for 271 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 49-13 victory versus Marshall. He also had one rush for 16 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Johnson's four passing touchdowns during Saturday's win marked a new season-high, surpassing the previous best of three, which he has achieved on three previous occasions. Through nine games, Johnson has thrown for 2195 yards, 15 touchdowns and two interceptions. The Eagles travel to take on Georgia State on Nov. 14.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Johnson throws 4 TD passes, adds 1 on the ground as Georgia Southern pounds Marshall 49-13

Max Johnson threw four touchdown passes, two to Jeremiah Ware, and ran for a score as Georgia Southern rolled to a 49-13 win over Marshall on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Strong day in win Johnson was 36-for-47 passing for 318 yards during Saturday's 19-3 victory over Appalachian State.

Impact Johnson was effective on Saturday, as he eclipsed 300 passing yards for the second time this season. After leaving Week 7 with an injury, Johnson looked completely healthy as the Eagles improved to 4-4 on the season. Through eight games, Johnson has thrown for 1919 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant's 4 FGs, Todd's rushing TD help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

Taeo Todd had a rushing touchdown, Tripp Bryant kicked four field goals, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 19-3

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Set to play in Week 9 Johnson (undisclosed) will be in uniform for Saturday's contest versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Johnson, who was listed as probable in the lead up to Saturday's contest, has officially been cleared. He's set to start once again after leaving Week 7 early with an undisclosed injury. He's thrown 11 touchdown passes through six full games this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) carries a probable tag for Saturday's game versus Appalachian State, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Johnson is in line to take the field Saturday after suffering an injury in Week 7. The quarterback should start under center, barring any setbacks prior to the contest. Through seven games, he has tossed for 1,601 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers first half injury Johnson suffered an undisclosed injury in the first half of Thursday's win over Old Dominion and did not return, Georgia Southern pregame host Frank Sulkowski reports.

Impact Johnson finished 6-of-8 for 75 yards before bowing out with injury. Turner Helton spelled him and completed just over 75 percent of his passes for 205 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles head into a bye week, giving Johnson some additional time to heal, though his injury will be something to monitor in the coming days.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three TDs in loss Johnson was 26-for-38 passing for 343 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 27-24 loss versus James Madison.

Impact Johnson connected for scores on 18, 25, and six-yard strikes. The 343 yards marked a new season-high and Johnson will look to build on that in a Week 7 matchup with Old Dominion on Thursday. Through six games, Johnson has thrown for 1572 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Johnson was 18-for-29 passing for 233 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Johnson connected for touchdowns on 18, 16 and 14-yard tosses to help power the Eagles to their second victory of the season. Through five games, Johnson has thrown for 1229 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception. Johnson will look to build on his big week on Saturday against James Madison.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson throws a pair of 4th-quarter TD passes to lift Georgia Southern past Coastal Carolina 31-24

Max Johnson throws two of his three touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, leading Georgia Southern to a 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Tosses three TDs in loss Johnson was 26-for-38 passing for 284 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 42-28 defeat against Houston. He also had seven rushes for negative eight yards.

Impact Johnson connected for scores of 40, 23 and five yards during Saturday's loss. Through four games, Johnson has thrown for 996 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Georgia Southern takes on Coastal Carolina at home on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Conner Weigman throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 scores as No. 25 Houston beats Georgia Southern 42-28

Conner Weigman threw four touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading No. 25 Houston to a 42-28 win over Georgia Southern in coach Willie Fritz’s return to Statesboro

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Struggles in Week 3 loss Johnson was 23-for-33 passing for 187 yards and one interception during Saturday's 31-27 loss versus Jacksonville State. He also had seven rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Johnson didn't have his best performance in Week 3, posting a season-low mark in passing yards and recording his first game without a touchdown pass. While his completion percentage hovered around 70 percent, this was a disappointing performance from a fantasy perspective. Things won't get easier in Week 4 against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nix's punt return TD, clutch interception by Lyles lift Jacksonville State over Georgia Southern

Caleb Nix returned a punt 75 yards for the go-ahead score, Tristan Lyles had a game-saving interception in the red zone, and Jacksonville State erased a 14-point halftime deficit e...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Tosses TD in loss Johnson was 27-for-47 passing for 244 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-7 loss to Clemson. He also had six rushes for negative three yards.

Impact Johnson and wideout Ashton Hollins connected in the third quarter for a 42-yard score to put Georgia Southern on the board. Through two games, Johnson has thrown for 525 yards and two touchdowns. Up next is road matchup with Jacksonville State.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Backup QB Tait Reynolds leads 5 scoring drives as Clemson defeats Georgia Southern 22-7

Freshman Tait Reynolds took over for an injured Christopher Vizzina at quarterback in the first quarter and threw for 178 yards and led five scoring drives as Clemson defeated Geor...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Tosses TD in victory Johnson was 28-for-39 passing for 281 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-0 victory over Charleston Southern.

Impact Johnson connected with Ashton Hollins in the first quarter on a 57-yard score for his first touchdown pass of the season. Up next for Johnson and the Eagles is a road matchup against Clemson.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson throws for 281 yards and Georgia Southern defeats Charleston Southern 31-0

Max Johnson threw for 281 yards, three Eagles scored rushing touchdowns, and Georgia Southern cruised past FCS member Charleston Southern 31-0 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 1 Johnson is set to be Georgia Southern's starting quarterback, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact The report puts Johnson atop Georgia Southern's depth chart heading into the season and notes that he will log his first snap for GSU in Week 1. In terms of experience, there is next to nothing from Johnson, he showed decent but not maximized potential with both Texas A&M and North Carolina, but GSU's team hopes that he can deliver all that he has in a non-Power Conference FBS setting.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting for starting job Johnson is competing for the starting job with Turner Hilton, Colby Zak of WSAV reports.

Impact Johnson transferred in after playing two seasons at North Carolina. The senior quarterback is facing competition from Turner Helton, who enters his second season with Georgia Southern. More news regarding the job under center will surface as the offseason rolls on.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Who will be UNC's starting quarterback? Bill Belichick breaks down 5 options Former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez transferred to Wake Forest, Max Johnson made the move to Georgia...

APRIL 1 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Headed to Georgia Southern Johnson will transfer to Georgia Southern, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Johnson played sparingly in 2025 for the Tar Heels, tossing for 437 yards and two touchdowns on 62.1 percent completion. He'll take his final year of eligibility to Georgia Southern, where he'll look to earn a starting role for the first time since his 2024 campaign that was cut tragically short by a brutal injury.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal UNC quarterback Max Johnson plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

UNC Tar Heels QB Max Johnson to Enter the Transfer Portal Johnson will have one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

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