Maurice Turner rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns, including a 74-yard go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, as Tulane rallied past Southern Miss 24-21 on Saturday.
Playing the quarterback position runs in the Johnson family. Trace’s father, Doug, played at the University of Florida, the Falcons, and other NFL teams. Last year, Johnson played his high school ball for former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer.
A former Madison Prep championship quarterback has officially committed to Tulane University after initial rumors placed him with his eyes set on becoming a Jaguar.
Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, and No. 6 Mississippi looked unfazed by the defection of coach Lane Kiffin, beating No. 17 Tulane 41-10 on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff.