AUBURN TIGERS NEWS

Payton Thorne - Backup role against New Mexico Thorne has been designated as the Tigers' backup for Saturday's matchup with New Mexico, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Thorne had the worst outing of his career in an ugly loss against the Golden Bears in Week 2, and the team has decided to pivot away from their captain, giving the start to redshirt freshman Hank Brown against the Lobos on Saturday. Thorne has started in 15 games across two seasons with the Tigers, throwing for 2,242 yards (189-of-314), 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, adding on 607 yards and five scores with his legs. The senior quarterback has struggled to find his footing with Auburn to start the 2024-25 season, but he is likely to regain the starting spot should Brown struggle.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hank Brown - Announced as starter for Week 3 Brown will start under center for the Tigers as they host New Mexico this Saturday, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Brown is set to make the first start of his collegiate career after team captain Payton Thorne threw four picks in last week's loss against California. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman has seen action in two games with the Tigers, throwing for 228 yards (10-of-14), two touchdowns and no interceptions. Brown will have an opportunity to showcase his talents for Auburn on Saturday, but given Thorne's senior status and experience with the Tigers under center, Brown is likely to be on a shorter leash or split time at the position.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn vs. New Mexico Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 14, 2024

Preview the Sept. 14 matchup between the Auburn Tigers and New Mexico Lobos with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and mo...

SEPTEMBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Auburn QB Thorne says angry bettors sent him Venmo requests after loss

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne has taken heat from a different source after struggling in a loss to California: Angry sports bettors

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auburn QB Payton Thorne Says Fans Demanding Venmo Payments After Loss to Cal Tigers fans felt safe betting on the quarterback after his stellar Week 1 performance.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SUNHERALD.COM

Payton Thorne Says Auburn Fans Are Sending Him Venmo Requests After Losses Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne says that Tiger fans are sending him Venmo requests after losses and joked about it a couple of days after...

SEPTEMBER 10 • OUTKICK.COM

What Izavion Miller's injury means for Auburn's offensive line How Auburn's offensive line could line up with right tackle Izavion Miller potentially out

SEPTEMBER 9 • AL.COM

Why has the leash been so long for Auburn QB Payton Thorne? Hugh Freeze explains During his press conference on Monday afternoon, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze was peppered with questions about the Tigers’ limping quarter...

SEPTEMBER 9 • AL.COM

Cam Coleman - Now considered doubtful Coleman is now considered doubtful by head coach Hugh Freeze, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite being called questionable by Hugh Freeze earlier in the day, Coleman's status has now been downgraded to doubtful for Auburn's Week 3 matchup with New Mexico. The receiver has been a big-play threat in his first two collegiate games, turning four catches into 115 yards and a score. Coleman's likely absence should open the door for Camden Brown and Perry Thompson to see more reps.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Coleman - Questionable for Week 3 Coleman was described as 'questionable' by head coach Hugh Freeze for Auburn's Week 3 tilt with New Mexico, Ainsile Lee of AL.com reports.

Impact Coleman has been a fixture of this passing game since stepping onto campus. The true freshman has four catches for 115 yards and a score already on this young season, but his status has been throw into question by an undisclosed injury. If Coleman can't go against New Mexico, Camden Brown and Perry Thompson should see an uptick in snaps at wideout.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Coleman - Questionable for Week 3 Coleman was described as 'questionable' by head coach Hugh Freeze for Auburn's Week 3 tilt with New Mexico, Ainsile Lee of AL.com reports.

Impact Coleman has been a fixture of this passing game since stepping onto campus. The true freshman has four catches for 115 yards and a score already on this young season, but his status has been throw into question by an undisclosed injury. If Coleman can't go against New Mexico, Camden Brown and Perry Thompson should see an uptick in snaps at wideout.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Year 2, Game 2 raises more doubts about Auburn's Hugh Freeze and UAB's Trent Dilfer Common sense says, even in today’s accelerated environment of transfer portal quick fixes, where you can throw money at your roster problems...

SEPTEMBER 9 • AL.COM

Auburn Tigers QB Payton Thorne: 'We Gotta Do a Better Job Protecting the Ball' Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne threw four interceptions in a 21-14 loss to the Cal Golden Bears.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Mendoza throws 2 TDs and Cal proceeds to stun Auburn with a 21-14 win

Fernando Mendoza threw for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Au...

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 takeaways from Auburn football's ugly, Week 2 loss to Cal Auburn was unable to survive its sloppy showing against Cal, resulting in the Tigers' first loss of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • AL.COM

Malcolm Simmons - Just one grab in loss Simmons caught a 13-yard pass against Cal on Saturday.

Impact The true freshman had a massive debut last weekend, but was held in check against better competition. Luckily, an easier matchup against New Mexico is on deck next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Lewis - Quiet again in loss Lewis caught two passes for 17 yards against Cal on Saturday.

Impact The Georgia State transfer caught 70 passes last season but has just three catches for 25 yards over the first two contests as a member of the Tigers. The Auburn passing offense should perform better against New Mexico next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rivaldo Fairweather - Pedestrian output in loss Fairweather caught two passes for 23 yards during Saturday's 21-14 defeat to California.

Impact Fairweather had 38 receptions for 394 yards and six touchdowns in 2023, but has thus far had little involvement for Auburn, catching three passes for 30 yards over two contests. Perhaps Fairweather will see more opportunities against New Mexico next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

KeAndre Lambert-Smith - Finds end zone in loss Lambert-Smith caught two passes for 30 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 21-14 loss versus California.

Impact Lambert-Smith has flashed his big-play ability through the first two games, scoring three times over that span. However, the Auburn passing game struggled overall, and this could be a forewarning of struggles when competition stiffens. Fortunately, Auburn faces New Mexico next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Coleman - Leading receiver in loss Coleman caught two passes for 53 yards during Saturday's 21-14 defeat to California.

Impact The freshman led the Tigers in receiving, though quarterback Payton Thorne tossed four picks, which could foreshadow significant struggles for the Auburn passing game moving forward. Fortunately, a clash with New Mexico is on the slate next, so the Auburn passing offense should be better, at least for one outing.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jarquez Hunter - Leading rusher in loss Hunter accrued 12 rushes for 68 yards during Saturday's 21-14 loss versus California.

Impact Hunter also lost a fumble as the Tigers passing offense once again struggled to get off the ground. The Tigers face New Mexico next weekend, so Hunter is a great bet to get back into the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Thorne - Four picks in ugly loss Thorne was 14-for-27 passing for 165 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions during Saturday's 21-14 loss to California. He also had 15 rushes for 43 yards with one touchdown o...

Impact Thorne struggled mightily with the step up in competition, at least in terms of passing the pigskin. He completed barely over 50-percent of his throws in a performance that was reminiscent of several contests from last season. The Tigers face New Mexico next weekend, so Thorne should be able to bounce back, but this outing does not bode well for SEC conference play thereafter.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Feldman locks in prediction for Auburn-California Does Bruce Feldman of The Athletic feel that Auburn will earn a key win on Saturday?

SEPTEMBER 7 • USATODAY.COM

How to Watch Auburn vs. Cal: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Auburn Tigers vs. California Golden Bears game, Saturday, Sept. 7.

SEPTEMBER 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Report: Deuce Knight to visit Auburn for second-straight weekend Four-star Notre Dame pledge will be on Auburn’s campus this weekend to watch the Tigers battle Cal.

SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM