Gruesome Injury Casts Shadow Over Golden Gophers Victory

UNC's Max Johnson Devastatingly Carted Off During 3rd Quarter Vs. Minnesota

Gruesome Injury Casts Shadow Over Golden Gophers' Victory

Tar Heels Lose Quarterback, Fall to 1-4

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- A gruesome injury to North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson cast a shadow over the Minnesota Golden Gophers' 41-10 victory on Saturday.

Johnson was carted off the field in the third quarter after suffering an apparent lower leg injury. The injury occurred when Johnson was sacked by Minnesota's Thomas Rush and his leg appeared to bend awkwardly beneath him.

The injury was a devastating blow to the Tar Heels, who have struggled all season. Johnson had been their most consistent player and his loss is a major setback.

• Johnson had completed 60.7% of his passes for 1,244 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
• He had also rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
• Johnson's injury leaves the Tar Heels with only two scholarship quarterbacks on their roster.

The Golden Gophers took advantage of Johnson's absence and scored 24 unanswered points to pull away from the Tar Heels.

Tanner Morgan threw for 244 yards and three touchdowns for Minnesota, while Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown.

The victory was Minnesota's first of the season and improved their record to 1-4. The Tar Heels fell to 1-4 with the loss.

The extent of Johnson's injury is not yet known, but it is expected that he will miss significant time.

Conclusion

The injury to Max Johnson is a devastating blow to the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Tar Heels have struggled all season and Johnson's loss is a major setback. The Golden Gophers took advantage of Johnson's absence and scored 24 unanswered points to pull away from the Tar Heels. The victory was Minnesota's first of the season and improved their record to 1-4. The Tar Heels fell to 1-4 with the loss.