minnesota football UNC QB Max Johnson Carted Off with Hip Injury vs. Minnesota

if your heart sank during the UNC versus Minnesota game you're not alone North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson experienced a heart-wrenching moment on the field Thursday night during the third quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Johnson was sacked on a blitz Landing awkwardly as he grabbed his right knee in pain the stadium fell silent his parents Nikki and Brad Johnson watched in stunned silence Brad a former NFL quarterback could only reflect on his own days with the Vikings coach Brown later confirmed it was a hip injury and Johnson was taken to a local hospital the extent of his injury remains uncertain Max Johnson who transferred to UNC from Texas A and M was seeking a fresh start after an up and down career his experience made him a key player for the Tar Heels this season despite the injury North Carolina clinched a 1917 win backup Connor Harold led a late Drive securing the victory but for now the Tarheels and their fans are left hoping for Johnson's Swift recovery