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JULY 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Participating in spring practice Johnson (undisclosed) is participating in the Tar Heels' spring practice, Carolina Blitz reports.

Impact Johnson participating in the Tar Heels' spring practice indicates he has healed from the undisclosed injury that rendered him out late in 2023. While he and Connor Harrell will be competing for snaps to be the Tar Heels' primary quarterback, Johnson stands as the current favorite, especially now that he is confirmed to be healthy.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M QB Max Johnson transferring to UNC Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) throws a pass during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville,...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tar Heels Land Crystal Ball Prediction for SEC Quarterback On Sunday afternoon, Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson, son of former Florida State quarterback Brad Johnson, announced his entry into the t...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters transfer portal Johnson entered the NCAA's transfer portal Sunday, On3.com reports.

Impact Johnson will look to transfer again after multiple seasons with Texas A&M. Unfortunately for the quarterback, he logged less success with the Aggies despite completing 161 passes for just under 2,000 passing yards for 12 touchdowns. Johnson had completed 225 passes for 2,815 yards and 27 touchdowns during his 2021 season with LSU.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Elijah Robinson indicated Monday that Johnson (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's game against LSU, TexAgs.com reports.

Impact Johnson has missed two games as he nurses an undisclosed injury. The redshirt sophomore will remain questionable until more clarification regarding his status is disclosed. The 6-foot-6 signal caller has completed 61.1 percent of his passes for 1,452 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions across nine games this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is still out and will not play in Saturday's game against Abilene Christian, Carter Karels at 247Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore will not be able to play in Saturday's game against Abilene Christian as Johnson is dealing with an undisclosed injury. This is big news for the Aggies as Johnson has logged 1,452, nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Johnson (undisclosed) was close to returning Saturday vs. Mississippi State before he was ultimately ruled out, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Johnson practiced earlier in the week after suffering an injury last week vs. Ole Miss, though Jaylen Henderson ultimately got the start Saturday in a win over Mississippi State. The sophomore Johnson has thrown for 1,452 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions across eight games since taking over for Conner Weigman (lower leg). Johnson will likely return next week in a home matchup with Abilene Christian.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher gives an injury update on QB Max Johnson, three other Aggie players Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher gave an injury update on quarterback Max Johnson and three other Aggie players during his weekly press...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Expected to play Saturday Head coach Jimbo Fisher indicated Monday that Johnson is expected to play in Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle report...

Impact The team is planning for Johnson to be available this week. The sophomore quarterback will look to build off his first game with over 300 passing yards. Should he be unavailable, Blake Bost could draw the start.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Live updates: Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, Trey Zuhn III, Max Johnson and Shemar Turner preview Ole Miss Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher and three of his players – left tackle Trey Zuhn III, quarterback Max Johnson and defensive end S...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Season-bests in win Johnson completed 20 of 30 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-17 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Johnson threw for a season high in terms of yardage, while also completing a season-best 66.7-percent of his passes. He now has eight touchdowns and four picks since taking over for the injured Conner Weigman (foot). A shootout should be on the horizon next weekend at Ole Miss, so Johnson should be able to improve on his numbers.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson throws for 249 yards and TD as Texas A&M gets 30-17 win over South Carolina

Max Johnson threw for 249 yards and a touchdown and Texas A&M snapped a two-game skid with a 30-17 win over South Carolina

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • Associated Press

WATCH: Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, Max Johnson and Fadil Diggs talk with media following loss to Tennessee Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher and two of his players – quarterback Max Johnson and defensive end Fadil Diggs – addressed the me...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Texas A&M Upset Alabama in 2021. Will the Aggies Do It Again? A&M started backup quarterback Zach Calzada last time the two SEC West foes met at Kyle Field — this time the Aggies will go with backup Max...

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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OCTOBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

WATCH: Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, Max Johnson, Ainias Smith and Edgerrin Cooper talk after win over Arkansas Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher, quarterback Max Johnson, wide receiver Ainias Smith and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper spoke with th...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Max Johnson throws 2 TD passes for Texas A&M in 34-22 win as Arkansas held to 174 total yards

Max Johnson threw for 210 yards with two touchdowns and had three second-half turnovers in his first start for Texas A&M this season as the Aggies beat Arkansas 34-22

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman reportedly out for season with foot injury

Texas A&M will be without its starting QB for the remainder of 2023 as Conner Weigman's injury is more serious than originally thought.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman reportedly out for season with foot injury

Conner Weigman was playing like a 2025 Round 1 pick: What his injury means for him, the Aggies and Max Johnson Conner Weigman's injury is an extremely tough pill to swallow for Texas A&M (3-1) as the schedule has Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee up nex...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Everything Jimbo Fisher said about Arkansas, Conner Weigman's injury and Max Johnson stepping in Jimbo Fisher looks ahead to Arkansas and provides an update on Max Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jimbo Fisher details reaction to QB Max Johnson after Conner Weigman injury, victory over Auburn Johnson stepped up after an injury to starter Conner Weigman.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Max Johnson, defense lead Texas A&M past Auburn Backup quarterback Max Johnson replaced injured starting quarterback Conner Weigman and threw two touchdown passes as Texas A&M topped Aubur...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Johnson throws 2 TD passes after Weigman injured to lead Texas A&M to 27-10 win over Auburn

Max Johnson threw for 123 yards and two second-half touchdowns after taking over for an injured Conner Weigman to lead Texas A&M to a 27-10 win over Auburn Saturday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press

No. 23 Texas A&M brings new-look attack to Miami No. 23 Texas A&M won a low-scoring slugfest when it faced Miami last season. But the Aggies’ offense looks nothing like it did a year ago en...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Johnson throws for 249 yards and TD as Texas A&M gets 30-17 win over South Carolina

Will we see a college football playoff without the SEC? | Joel Klatt Show

Max Johnson throws 2 TD passes for Texas A&M in 34-22 win as Arkansas held to 174 total yards

Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman reportedly out for season with foot injury

Johnson throws 2 TD passes after Weigman injured to lead Texas A&M to 27-10 win over Auburn