Christian Johnson gives Southern a dual-threat spark with veteran JUCO polish
Johnson is off to a solid start in the 2026 season, opening as Southern’s QB1 and showing he can move the chains with both his arm and legs: he has 374 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 interception, and 91 rushing yards through the early season, including a 174-yard debut against Alabama State.[1][2][13] The big sell is his poise and efficiency—Southern’s staff and observers have pointed to him as the frontrunner since camp, and his JUCO background suggests a quarterback who has already been battle-tested in big-game pressure.[3][7][8]
