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Max Johnson suffered a leg injury in North Carolina's Week 1 victory over Minnesota. The dynamic quarterback crumpled to the turf near the end of the third quarter of the game after getting tackled by two defenders coming from opposite directions.
Let's examine whether Johnson is fit enough to play in Week 3 against NC Central.
Is Max Johnson playing today?
No, Max Johnson is not playing in today's game against NC Central. The UNC star quarterback has been ruled out of the 2024 college football season due to a broken leg.
The seriousness of Max Johnson's injury meant that he had to be carted off the Gridiron, and an examination at a Minneapolis hospital confirmed a dreaded leg fracture.
Max's father, Brad Johnson, posted an update on X regarding the UNC star's progress. The post reads:
"14 days ago, our son @MaxJohnson14 had a serious injury in the Minnesota game. Thank You to Dr Templeman at HCMC Hospital, UNC staff, Coach Mack Brown and all who have helped along the way."
He continued:
"The Johnson Family made it back to Chapel Hill & look forward to recovery! #GoHeels“
Next up is a rehabilitation and recovery process that should see Johnson come back stronger. In the meantime, the University of North Carolina football team will rely on the efforts of the backup quarterback options pending their star player's return to action.
Where to watch North Carolina vs. NC Central?
North Carolina and NC Central are set to face off for the first time in their histories. North Carolina is unbeaten this season, while NC Central dropped a Week 2 game against the Elon Phoenix.
Here's what you need to know about where to watch the game:
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV: ACC Network Extra
- Venue: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC.
North Carolina goes into the game as heavy favorites. They're 37.5-point favorites over the Eagles, and the over/under is set at 56.5. It's bound to be an interesting game at North Carolina.
