Not even the injury bug could stop Texas A&M from moving to 3-1 with a 27-10 win over Auburn on Saturday. To be fair, Aggie fans held their breath for a brief moment before halftime.
After taking a hit to the lower body in A&M’s own endzone, starting quarterback Conner Weigman left for the locker room before the end of the first half, and was subsequently ruled out for the game. But have no fear, because Max Johnson is here.
The senior southpaw stepped in at the start of the second half, and to say he performed admirably would be an understatement. Johnson delivered big by going 7/11 for 123 yards and two passing touchdowns. A brother-to-brother touchdown pass to tight end Jake Johnson, as well as a dime to Evan Stewart in double coverage, highlighted the senior’s efficient performance.
Johnson’s poise and leadership in the second half was the jolt that the Aggies offense needed after a stagnant first half. While the defense was tenacious and excellent up front, red zone penalties and a leaky offensive line held them back through the first two quarters. But Johnson’s play in the second half proved to be the x-factor as A&M started their SEC slate with a big win.
Here are the best social media reactions to Max Johnson’s big performance, which helped Texas A&M move to 3-1 on the season.