Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe. Tigers coach Hugh Freeze said Thorne did not practice during the open date last week after injuring his right, throwing shoulder in a loss to Vanderbilt. Freeze said Thorne would “for sure” not have been ready to play as of Tuesday's practice.
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne scrambles for a first down against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Auburn, Ala.
Thorne has passed for 1,825 yards with 13 touchdowns against seven interceptions. But he was benched for Hank Brown after getting picked off four times in a loss to California. Thorne is backed up by Brown — who was replaced by Thorne after getting picked off three times in the first half against Arkansas — and freshman Walker White. Freeze had been noncommittal earlier in the week when asked about any potential quarterback change for health or performance.
“We’ll see how this week goes with that, and with the others getting reps — and go from there,” he said. “It’s certainly not an indication that I don’t think he’s played pretty solid here as of late. You start thinking big picture. “That’s not always the easiest thing to do because you love your players, you want what’s best for all of them and what gives us the best chance to win the remaining three games. Obviously we’ll start seeing how his health is first and foremost.”College football picks: Tricky games could make path to Big 12 title game bumpy for BYU and Colorado
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