Max Johnson Honored by Sun Belt

11/9/2026 2:00:00 PM | Football

Quarterback accounted for five touchdowns in win over Marshall

NEW ORLEANS - Georgia Southern seventh-year quarterback Max Johnson was named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his play against Marshall. It marks the first weekly honor for the Athens, Georgia, native.

Offensive Player of the Week - Max Johnson, Georgia Southern

Max Johnson had a big day as the Eagles downed Marshall 49-13 in Sun Belt action. The seventh-year player tied the school record with four touchdown passes and ran for his first score of the year, accounting for five touchdowns, tying the record for the most ever by a Clay Helton quarterback. He completed 19 of 26…