Max Johnson injury news deals Texas A&M a terrible blow

College Station, Texas - Ahead of their big Week 6 conference Matchup on Saturday against Alabama, Texas A&M got hit with the devastating loss of their starting quarterback Max Johnson to a broken hand.

Max Johnson of the Texas A&M Aggies throws a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter of the game at Kyle Field.
Max Johnson of the Texas A&M Aggies throws a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter of the game at Kyle Field.  © JACK GORMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

On Thursday, Ian Fitzsimmons of ESPN Radio reported Johnson to be dealing with a broken bone in his throwing hand, which means he's potentially sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Billy Liucci of TexAgs further noted that former starter Haynes King will get the starting position in Tuscaloosa for Saturday’s game at the Crimson Tide, while true freshman Conner Weigman could also see playing time.

In Week 5's meeting against Mississippi State, Johnson left the fourth quarter of the Aggies' 42-24 loss after posting 19 of 26 completions for 203 yards and a touchdown. King finished the game, completing six of 13 passes for 49 yards and throwing two interceptions.

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Sophomore King was initially the starter for the Aggies prior to the start of the season.

Head coach Jimbo Fisher made the switch to Johnson as starting quarterback for Texas A&M’s Week 3 game against Miami.

The Texas Aggies play Alabama on Saturday, with kick off set for 8:00 PM EDT.

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