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Will return vs. Utah Johnson (concussion) will return in Week 9 against Utah, GoCoogs.com reports.

Impact Johnson didn't play against Kansas with a concussion, but it appears as if the receiver will only miss one game with that ailment. He's reeled in 18 catches for 202 yards and one score this fall, and will look to remain a staple of Houston's passing game when he returns to action against the Utes.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Johnson (concussion) was ruled out prior to Houston's 42-14 loss to Kansas on Saturday, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Johnson was ruled out in the hours prior to kickoff on Saturday after suffering a concussion in practice earlier in the week. The junior receiver had caught 18 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown for the Cougars through the team's first six games this season prior to the injury. Saturday marked Johnson's first missed game this season and the team is hopeful he can make his return to the field against Utah this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hits paydirt with sole reception Johnson gathered in their only target for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 win against Rice.

Impact Although Donovan Smith only looked to Johnson once, he made the most of it with his first touchdown of the season. Johnson has only been targeted 11 times this season, but it's equal to the number of looks recorded by top wideout Joseph Manjack. Both widedouts rely on Donovan Smith for production, and he's had his share of struggles to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Top 30 Plays of the 2023 College Football Season on FOX

Top 30 Plays of the 2023 College Football Season on FOX

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores only TD for Houston Johnson hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 loss to UCF.

Impact Johnson's touchdown on a forward pitch play was the only score for the Cougars in the loss to UCF. The Oklahoma State transfer posted 24 catches (on 40 targets) for 277 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at Houston. The Cougars are not bowl-eligible, so their season is over.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores only TD for Houston Johnson hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 loss to UCF.

Impact Johnson's touchdown on a forward pitch play was the only score for the Cougars in the loss to UCF. The Oklahoma State transfer posted 24 catches (on 40 targets) for 277 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at Houston. The Cougars are not bowl-eligible, so their season is over.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephon Johnson Jr. gets loose for a 16-yard rushing TD, giving Houston an early lead vs. UCF

Stephon Johnson Jr. gets loose for a 16-yard rushing TD, giving Houston an early lead vs. UCF

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Houston defeats West Virginia on a game-winning 49-yard Hail Mary as time expires

Houston defeats West Virginia on a game-winning 49-yard Hail Mary as time expires

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Headed to Houston Johnson announced via his personal Twitter account Tuesday that he's transferring to Houston.

Impact Johnson caught 17 of 39 targets for 293 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman at Oklahoma State during the 2022 campaign. He opted to transfer and will now join Houston, where he figures to compete for a prominent role in a pass-heavy offense.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving the Cowboys Johnson entered the transfer portal Wednesday, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnson is now slated to relocate next fall following his lone campaign at Oklahoma State where he caught 17 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns across nine games played.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma State's Garret Rengel connects with Stephon Johnson for an eight yard touchdown

Oklahoma State's Garret Rengel connects with Stephon Johnson for an eight yard touchdown

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Fox Sports