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Max Johnson named starting quarterback at Georgia Southern

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Max Johnson named starting quarterback at Georgia Southern

Summary

Max Johnson has been named the starting quarterback for Georgia Southern ahead of their season opener on September 5 against Charleston Southern. Johnson previously started at LSU, Texas A&M, and North Carolina before transferring to Georgia Southern. After an injury sidelined him for the 2024 season, he enters this new opportunity as a veteran player. His first game at Georgia Southern will also feature a matchup against Clemson in Week 2.

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•Max Johnson is Georgia Southern's new starting quarterback.
•He previously started at LSU, Texas A&M, and UNC.
•Johnson's first game is on September 5 against Charleston Southern.
•Georgia Southern faces Clemson in Week 2.

Latest Updates

8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Former Texas A&M QB named Georgia Southern starter ahead of 7th season
8:33 PMESPN — Johnson, at Ga. Southern, to be QB1 for 4th team
7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former UNC football quarterback named starter for new team

What they're saying

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Georgia Southern has named veteran quarterback Max Johnson as the Eagles' starter, sources told ESPN. He previously was the starter at LSU, Texas A&M and UNC.
— ESPN

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Ahead of his seventh season playing college football, former Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson has been named Georgia Southern's 2026 starter.
— Yahoo Sports