North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right leg sustained during the Tar Heels' season-opening win over Minnesota. Johnson, who transferred from Texas A&M and won the starting job, was injured in the third quarter when his leg bent awkwardly while avoiding a sack. Reports initially varied, with some citing a hip or knee injury, but it was later confirmed to be a broken leg. Conner Harrell replaced Johnson and led the team to a 19-17 victory. Johnson's parents, former NFL QB Brad Johnson and his wife Nikki, were present at the game and visibly distressed. Johnson is expected to make a full recovery and will return to Chapel Hill in the coming days.