Matt Johns (born July 2, 1993) is an American college football coach and former player. He currently serves as the quarterbacks coach for the Utah State Aggies. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers as a quarterback.
Playing career Johns attended Central Bucks High School South in Warrington, Pennsylvania. After his high school career, he committed to the University of Virginia to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Johns redshirted in 2012 before serving as the team's placekick holder in 2013. In Virginia's 2014 season opener against UCLA, Johns replaced Greyson Lambert, with the Cavaliers trailing 21–3. In relief of Lambert, he threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns, as Virginia lost 28–20. In his first career start against Kent State, Johns threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns in addition to two interceptions. He finished the 2014 season throwing for 1,109 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions. Entering the 2015 season, Johns was named the team's starting quarterback. In 2015, he started all 12 games, throwing for 2,810 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. Despite being the incumbent starting quarterback, Johns competed for the starting job prior to the 2016 season, with East Carolina transfer, Kurt Benkert, being named the starter. He played primarily as a reserve behind Benkert in 2016, before being named the starter against Georgia Tech. Against Georgia Tech, he threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing three interceptions. Johns started the final game of his collegiate career against Virginia Tech.
Johns finished his career throwing for 4,233 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions.
Statistics Bold Career best Italics Led FBS
Year Team Games Passing Rushing GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD 2012 Virginia Redshirt 2013 Virginia 12 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2014 Virginia 12 3 2–1 89 162 54.9 1,109 6.8 8 5 122.6 22 107 4.9 1 2015 Virginia 12 12 4–8 247 403 61.3 2,810 7.0 20 17 127.8 61 86 1.4 1 2016 Virginia 12 2 0–2 36 63 57.1 314 5.0 2 5 93.6 6 -8 -1.3 0 Career 48 17 6−11 372 628 59.2 4,233 6.7 30 27 123.0 89 185 2.1 2
Coaching career After spending a season at his alma mater as a graduate assistant, Johns joined William & Mary as a tight ends coach. After one season as the tight ends coach, he was promoted to the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the Tribe, positions he served until 2023. In December 2023, Johns joined Bronco Mendenhall's staff at New Mexico as the tight ends coach.
Johns joined Bronco Mendenhall's staff as a quarterbacks coach for the Utah State Aggies. At Utah State, Johns is assisted by two Junior Analysts, Josh Clifford & Cade Rohrbough. He is thankful for the work they do & their tenacity. https://utahstateaggies.com/sports/football/coaches
References
External links Virginia Cavaliers bio William & Mary Tribe bio New Mexico Lobos bio Utah State Aggies bio