North Carolina quarterback Max Johnson's 2024 season was cut short after he suffered a broken leg during a game against Minnesota, resulting in season-ending surgery. The injury occurred in the third quarter of a closely contested match that North Carolina eventually won 19-17. Johnson's family, particularly his mother, was visibly emotional during the incident, prompting a heartfelt reaction from Fox Sports broadcaster Brock Huard, who empathized with the pressures faced by quarterback families. Huard described the emotional toll and intense scrutiny that quarterback mothers experience, drawing from his own background as a former quarterback. Despite the setback, Johnson still has a year of eligibility remaining after this season, which may allow for a comeback in 2025. In the meantime, sophomore Connor Harrell has stepped in as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.