One of the major storylines following the UNC football program's loss to TCU was how the Tar Heels would proceed at the quarterback spot moving forward.
Gio Lopez struggled in his first start as a Tar Heel, leaving the game in the third quarter due to a back injury. Max Johnson came in and did a solid job in relief, leading a touchdown drive that was one of the lone bright spots of the night for North Carolina.
With Lopez's health in question, there was speculation that we could see Johnson get the nod against Charlotte. However, that doesn't seem to be the case, as Pete Thamel noted on his appearance on ESPN College GameDay that Lopez is once again expected to start for the UNC football program.
While Johnson had the better performance on Monday night, this decision shouldn't be a surprising one. Of course, Lopez's health was the major aspect in this scenario, but it was highly doubtful that the Tar Heels would just shy away from the guy who won the starting job out of training camp after a game in which the whole team struggled as a unit.
With that all being true, don't be stunned if Johnson does see some playing time, as his performance against TCU certainly proved that he is healthy and ready to go when needed.
It will be interesting to see how this one plays out. If Lopez comes out and leads the Tar Heels offense effectively, there will be no need for discussion on who should be playing. If he somehow falters (which no one is rooting for by any means), Johnson could get the nod to take over, especially with all the pressure surrounding the program in the early Bill Belichick era.
The keys here are simple: Lopez is apparently healthy enough to go, and will continue serving as the team's starting quarterback until further notice.