Max Johnson named starting quarterback for Georgia Southern Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Max Johnson has been named the starting quarterback for the Georgia Southern Eagles for the upcoming season. In his seventh year of college football, Johnson transfers from North Carolina after limited play due to injury. He previously played for LSU and Texas A&M, demonstrating his potential with 27 touchdowns in 2021. With experience gained through multiple program changes, expectations are high for his performance in Statesboro, especially given the Eagles' recent offensive success under head coach Clay Helton.
- •Max Johnson officially named starting QB for Georgia Southern Eagles.
- •Johnson enters his seventh year of college football.
- •He previously played at LSU and Texas A&M before transferring.
- •Johnson threw for 1,452 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023.
- •He seeks to capitalize on Georgia Southern's strong offensive tradition.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-LSU football QB named starter in seventh year of college football
"Former LSU football QB Max Johnson is ready for his seventh year of college football. He'll get one last chance to be the starter.
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