ATLANTA — Auburn’s four-man quarterback battle is still as open as ever two weeks away from the beginning of fall camp, but some small updates were provided at SEC Media Days Thursday.
Bryan Harsin offered a general time line for when he’d name his starter, saying that decision will have to be made as the Tigers begin prep for their Week 1 game against Mercer on Sept. 3.
Texas A&M transfer Zach Calzada, returner TJ Finley, Oregon transfer Robby Ashford and true freshman Holden Geriner are set to duke it out in Auburn’s battle for the QB1 spot. All have all gotten opportunities to compete, Harsin said, and regardless of order, the quartet is likely to make up the Tigers’ quarterback depth chart.
That experience is something Harsin said gives Calzada an advantage as Auburn decides on its starter. "They beat Alabama, great, and then there were some other subpar performances in there. The level of consistency you have to have in preparing yourself each and every week, I think that's where he can bring an advantage to that.”