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Adds rushing score Johnson rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on two carries during Saturday's 53-7 win versus Colorado.

Impact Johnson recorded a rushing attempt for the fourth time this season and now has as least one rushing touchdown in each of the last four years. The converted quarterback also had a rushing score at Vanderbilt in 2024. Utah will play Cincinnati next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing threat against Cal Poly Johnson notched 11 carries for 59 yards during Saturday's 63-9 victory versus Cal Poly.

Impact The converted quarterback has found a niche for the Utes with double-digit carries against the Mustangs. While he has not yet recorded a target, he does have 12 carries for 65 yards. Utah will play at Wyoming next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing threat against Cal Poly Johnson notched 11 carries for 59 yards during Saturday's 63-9 victory versus Cal Poly.

Impact The converted quarterback has found a niche for the Utes with double-digit carries against the Mustangs. While he has not yet recorded a target, he does have 12 carries for 65 yards. Utah will play at Wyoming next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts to wide receiver Johnson has transition to wide receiver and is fighting to secure a role for the upcoming season, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Johnson is a converted quarterback and will be challenging for touches in the wide receiver room after being observed used in a variety of ways during the spring game. The sophomore wide receiver will continue to work his way into a role throughout camp.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Utah Johnson has committed to transfer to Utah, Steve Bartle of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Johnson will return to Utah after spending one season at Vanderbilt where he failed to make much of an impact. Johnson has two more years of eligibility remaining and is willing to play either quarterback or wide receiver.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mizzou Lands Transfer Commitment from Edge Nate Johnson The Missouri Tigers made their first addition at edge rusher of the season, with Applachian State's Nate Johnson transferring to Missouri, a...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Vanderbilt Transfer Quarterback Nate Johnson Beginning To Draw Interest Vanderbilt is hoping this transfer portal cycle is the opposite of what occurred for them last year. Following a disappointing two-win campa...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Former Utah Quarterback Nate Johnson Enters Transfer Portal Former Utah quarterback Nate Johnson has officially announced that he is entering the transfer portal after only one season in Nashville wit...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Seeks third program Johnson will enter the transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson came to Vanderbilt after two seasons with Utah, but lost out on the starting quarterback gig to Diego Pavia. He threw just three passes for 12 yards in 2024. Johnson will have two years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury report Johnson (undisclosed) is off Vanderbilt's injury report ahead of the Commodores' tilt with South Carolina.

Impact Johnson is unlikely to play given that Diego Pavia is also off Vanderbilt's injury report, but it appears as though the Commodores will have both of their top two quarterbacks available against the Gamecocks.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Johnson (undisclosed) is now probable for Saturday's game against South Carolina, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Johnson was upgraded to probable Thursday after popping up as questionable Wednesday. Johnson should be expected to be available as the primary backup to Diego Pavia.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Johnson (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Vanderbilt's home game against South Carolina.

Impact Johnson has played very sparingly this season as Diego Pavia's backup. Pavia is listed as probable, but assuming the starting gunslinger is able to play, Drew Dickey would be the Commodores' top backup at the position should Johnson be unavailable.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season as backup Johnson will not be Vanderbilt's starting quarterback Saturday against Virginia Tech, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Diego Pavia will be Vanderbilt's starting quarterback Saturday. Johnson being the Commodores' primary QB relies on their initial option not playing well or suffering an injury. During 2023, Cameron Rising suffered the latter, resulting in Johnson as QB1 for multiple games that year.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for Week 1 Johnson is listed as a co-starter for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Vanderbilt have yet to announce who will start under center, meaning both Johnson and Diego Pavia seem set to split reps. Johnson appeared in seven games (three starts) for Utah in 2023, completing 54.2 percent of his passes for 499 yards and three touchdowns.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In the midst of QB battle Johnson is still battling Diego Pavia for the starting quarterback gig in Nashville, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.

Impact Johnson transferred to Vanderbilt after two seasons with Utah. In 2023, he showed flashes of brilliance as a dual-threat gunslinger, but ultimately sought more opportunities elsewhere when Cameron Rising elected to run it back in Salt Lake City. Credit Johnson for putting up an excellent fight with Pavia, who is quietly coming off a very good season for New Mexico State. This will be a battle to the finish, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see a starter named a mere week from the Commodores' opener against Virginia Tech.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nate Johnson hits Thomas Yassmin for the 41-yard touchdown pass to get Utah on the board against Oregon State

Nate Johnson hits Thomas Yassmin for the 41-yard touchdown pass to get Utah on the board against Oregon State

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

UCLA Football: How Nate Johnson Feels About Utah's Offense In Victory The Utes handed UCLA their first loss of the season, 14-7.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Utah's Nate Johnson connects with Landen King on a BEAUTIFUL 7-yard TD to grab a 14-0 over UCLA

Utah's Nate Johnson connects with Landen King on a BEAUTIFUL 7-yard TD to grab a 14-0 over UCLA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nate Johnson leads No. 12 Utah over Weber State 31-7 in first start with Rising still out

Nate Johnson threw for 193 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score in his first start, helping No. 12 Utah to a 31-7 victory over Weber State in another game without Camero...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press