Max Johnson named starting quarterback for Georgia Southern ahead of season

Max Johnson has been announced as the starting quarterback for Georgia Southern as he enters his seventh season of college football. The 25-year-old has faced numerous challenges, including five surgeries and stints at four different schools, starting his career at LSU. Two years after a severe leg injury, Johnson is fully healthy and has expressed excitement about his new opportunity. His journey includes playing under notable coaches such as Ed Orgeron and Jimbo Fisher, and he aims to prove himself after struggling with injuries in recent seasons.

• 12:57 PMCBS Sports — Six steps brought Max Johnson and his father to tears. Two years later, he's a starting quarterback again