MICHAEL JOHNSON JR. #15 - QUARTERBACK - AKRON ZIPS
62  YDS  •
1  TD  •
0  INT 
#15 - QUARTERBACK - AKRON ZIPS
62 YDS
1 TD
0 INT
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Finley throws for 3 TDs as Akron fends off Central Michigan 28–22

Ben Finley threw three touchdown passes and backup Michael Johnson Jr. added another as Akron held off Central Michigan 28-22 on Saturday
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press
Small role in win Johnson completed 2 of 2 passes for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-22 victory against Central Michigan.
Impact Johnson came in the game for some change-of-pace plays, where he threw for three yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-3 quarterback's role should continue to be like this moving forward, but he has shown some solid abilities. He'll aim to stay involved at some capacity against Miami-Ohio next week.
OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down in blowout loss Johnson was 7-for-13 passing for 28 yards during Saturday's 45-3 loss against Toledo. He also had 11 rushes for six yards.
Impact Johnson filled in as the starting quarterback for the Zips in their conference opener, but he was completely shut down. The 6-foot-3 redshirt senior totaled just 28 passing yards before getting pulled. He did log a high numbers of rushes, but he converted these for just six yards. It's unknown if Johnson will be the QB1 for Akron if starter Ben Finley (undisclosed) remains out.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down in blowout loss Johnson was 7-for-13 passing for 28 yards during Saturday's 45-3 loss against Toledo. He also had 11 rushes for six yards.
Impact Johnson filled in as the starting quarterback for the Zips in their conference opener, but he was completely shut down. The 6-foot-3 redshirt senior totaled just 28 passing yards before getting pulled. He did log a high numbers of rushes, but he converted these for just six yards. It's unknown if Johnson will be the QB1 for Akron if starter Ben Finley remains out.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gleason throws 3 TD passes and runs for another to help Toledo cruise past Akron 45-3

Tucker Gleason throws three touchdown passes and runs for another score as Toledo rolls to a 45-3 rout of Akron on Saturday
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Sees rushing role in loss Johnson had four rushes for 21 yards during Thursday's 10-0 loss against Wyoming.
Impact Johnson looked relatively buried in Akron's QB depth chart heading into the season, but it appears he could have a rushing role of some kind with four carries against the Cowboys. Even though the redshirt senior wasn't a huge proponent of the Zips' offense, his involvement as a change-of-pace rusher could be something to look out for at the year progresses.
AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Akron Johnson has signed with Akron, according to the team's X account.
Impact Johnson provides an experienced backup for Akron's quarterback room. During 2024, he logged two completions for 31 yards, all recorded in Syracuse's Week 5 game against Holy Cross.
MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Entering portal Johnson is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Steve Samra of On3.com reports.
Impact It appears Johnson's stay at Syracuse will have lasted one year. Even though the quarterback logged 2024 passing stats, his rushing numbers significantly decreased compared to 2023.
APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Johnson, Mt. San Antonio College , Safety Michael Johnson is a 6-3, 180-pound Safety from Hialeah, FL. Playing at ASA College.
JUNE 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michael Johnson, Wylie , Defensive Tackle Michael Johnson is a 6-2, 250-pound Defensive Tackle from Wylie, TX.
JUNE 4, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Son of Syracuse co-offensive coordinator will join Orange from FAU Michael Johnson Jr. is labeled as an "offensive weapon" in his commitment graphic.
MAY 9, 2024 • SYRACUSE.COM
Scores another touchdown Saturday Johnson had two rushes for 17 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Rice.
Impact Johnson scored his seventh rushing touchdown of the season Saturday, a six-yard rush in the fourth quarter. While he only attempted one pass as Daniel Richardson's backup, he was still fairly productive this season with 23 rushes for 140 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores another rushing touchdown Johnson had one rush for three yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 22-7 defeat against East Carolina.
Impact Johnson scored again Saturday, his sixth touchdown of the season and his fifth in the last five games. It was the Owls' only touchdown of the game as he continues to vulture goal line touches away from Larry McCammon and Daniel Richardson.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rushing TD in loss Johnson had three rushes for 38 yards with one touchdown during Saturday's 45-42 loss versus UAB.
Impact Johnson scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season Saturday, four of which have come in the past four games. He has attempted at least three rushes in three of his last four games too and has 108 yards over that stretch. While he is a difficult player to rely on given he does not start, his consistent touchdown scoring cannot go unnoticed.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Johnson breaks down some plays from district championship victory Michael Johnson breaks down plays from district championship.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Scores rushing TD Friday Johnson rushed five times for 45 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 38-16 victory over Charlotte.
Impact Johnson scored his fifth rushing touchdown of the season Friday, a 19-yard rush early in the third quarter. He has attempted at least one rush in five of his last six games as the backup quarterback. He also attempted his first pass of the season Friday, but it was incomplete. He does not hold great value given his lack of consistent playing time, but his work in the running game gives him more value than most backup quarterbacks.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stop Report: Michael Johnson South Panola (MS) WR Michael Johnson Has Major Playmaking Potential at the Power 5 Level
AUGUST 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michael Johnson is ready to carry on South Panola legacy Michael Johnson is a 2024 wide receiver that plays quarterback for his high school squad. He is a South Panola (Miss.) High School Tiger tha...
AUGUST 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Michael Johnson, Wylie , Defensive Tackle Michael Johnson is a 6-2, 250-pound Defensive Tackle from Wylie, TX.
JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
2024 athlete Michael Johnson Jr. planning return trip to Starkville Since beginning his prep career at South Panola High School, 2024 athlete prospect Michael Johnson Jr. has been a versatile playmaker on bot...
JULY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bulldogs setting recruiting pace for Johnson South Panola standout Michael Johnson has been on the Bulldog recruiting radar for months, but he was unable to camp in Starkville this summ...
JUNE 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Battling to be backup quarterback Johnson is competing with Willie Taggart to be FAU's second-string quarterback, Kevin Fielder of FifthQuarter.net reports.
Impact Johnson has always been a backup quarterback during his collegiate career, but he is trying to avoid being QB3 this season. The four-star recruit out of high school was in contention to be the Owl's starting quarterback last season until N'Kosi Perry transferred from Miami and won the role.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SU football will hire Michael Johnson Sr. as its WRs coach (report) The hire would round out the coaching staff of 10 on-field assistants.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Not starting opener Johnson will not be the Owls' starter for the September 4 opener against Florida.
Impact The team announced Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry as the starter Sunday heading into the season opener. Johnson arrived to FAU in August after departing from Penn State earlier this summer. The team hasn't made mention of who will be the top backup, but Johnson figures to be next in line if Perry were to struggle. He was a highly-touted recruit in the class of 2019 but was stuck behind better talent while with the Nittany Lions.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to Florida Atlantic Johnson has decided to transfer to Florida Atlantic, per his personal Twitter page.
Impact Johnson decided to move on from Penn State after the 2020 campaign and joins a muddled Owls depth chart with no clear leader. A four-star recruit out of high school with numerous power-five offers, Johnson could challenge for the starting gig in 2021 if he can piece together a strong camp, though he will be challenged by returnees Javion Posey and Nick Tronti and Miami transfer N'Kosi Perry.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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