Texas A&M celebrated a circle of relatives second Saturday as quarterback Max Johnson attached with tight finish Jake Johnson, his brother, for a touchdown in a 27-10 win vs. Auburn. The connection gave Texas A&M a two-score lead it by no means relinquished in a key SEC West result.Â
After using to the brink of the pink zone, Max Johnson rolled out to his left and discovered Jake Johnson for a 22-yard strike to provide the Aggies a 13-3 lead. The touchdown was once the primary of Jake’s occupation and may now not have come at a greater time.
Brothers Jake and Max, the latter of whom transferred from LSU, are the sons of former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Brad Johnson. The elder Johnson performed for 5 NFL teams between 1992 and 2008, together with a robust run with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2001-04. Former Georgia and Miami trainer Mark Richt may be an uncle of the 2 boys thru their mom.Â
Neither Johnson brother was once slated as a starter when the season began, however accidents have driven each into motion. Starting quarterback Conner Weigman went down with an obvious lower-leg damage. Similarly, Texas A&M beginning tight finish Donovan Green went down earlier than the season, clearing enjoying time for Jake Johnson.Â