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Ex-FSU QB De'Andre Johnson signs with Florida Atlantic

Lane Kiffin has wasted no time making a splash at Florida Atlantic.

A day after the Alabama offensive coordinator was formally introduced as FAU’s new coach, Kiffin has reportedly signed former Florida State quarterback De’Andre Johnson to a scholarship.

Johnson has revived his college football career this season at East Mississippi Community College, which has earned the nickname “Last Chance U” for participating in a Netflix docuseries.

After losing the first game of the season without Johnson, EMCC finished 11-1 this season. Johnson completed 60.6 percent of his passes for 2,646 yards with 26 touchdowns and just six interceptions.