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Karl Rasmussen

North Carolina QB Max Johnson Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery on Broken Leg

North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson (14) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. | Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson was carted off the field during the Tar Heels' season opener against Minnesota on Thursday night after suffering a broken right leg.

Johnson, who was making his first start for UNC after transferring to the program from Texas A&M, was sacked in the third quarter of the game, causing him to land awkwardly. He immediately clutched at his right leg and was placed onto the cart and escorted off the field shortly after.

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