Max Johnson News: Starting vs. Clemson

Published on October 4, 2025

Johnson will get the start Saturday against Clemson, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

With Gio Lopez (leg) officially ruled out, Johnson is poised to make his first start of the season in a matchup with a tough Clemson defense. The senior Johnson has appeared in two games in relief of Lopez this year, completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns.