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FILE - Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne is headed to Auburn. Auburn announced the signing of the two-year starter on Friday, May 5, 2023, giving new coach Hugh Freeze an experienced quarterback to boost a passing game that ranked among the nation's worst last season.(AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Auburn lands ex-Michigan State QB Payton Thorne

May. 05, 2023 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - Auburn NCAA college football head coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 29 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Freeze's to-do list includes picking, or perhaps bringing in, a quarterback who can revive one of the nation's worst passing offenses and closing the talent gap with Auburn's rivals in the Southeastern Conference. (Todd Van Emst via AP, File)
Freeze seeking top QB, tempers Auburn fans' expectations

By John Zenor Apr. 07, 2023 09:55 AM EDT

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) salutes the fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama, Auburn play for bragging rights, bowls

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:39 AM EST

Western Kentucky tight end Joshua Simon (6) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn shuts down Western Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 41-17

Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) smiles next to Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) on the way to a touchdown after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Mississippi State won 39-33 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn hosts Western Kentucky in home finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams, center, reacts to his first win after the team defeated Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Williams, Auburn hold on for 13-10 victory over Texas A&M

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2022 11:26 PM EST

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with offensive lineman Charles Turner (69) after scoring a 2-point conversion during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
SEC: Border rivals Alabama, Mississippi meet in West matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe (0) goes airborne as he and cornerback Keionte Scott (6) tackle Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) during the an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn tries to snap 3-game skid against Arkansas

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford (9) tries to escape from LSU defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (99) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 9 Mississippi rolls into game with struggling Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:47 AM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 2 Georgia looking for return to top form against Auburn

By Charles Odum Oct. 06, 2022 10:40 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 2 Georgia looking for 6th straight win over rival Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:21 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries against New Mexico defensive end Bryce Santana (51) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. LSU won 38-0. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Auburn, embattled coach Bryan Harsin host streaking LSU

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) tries to shake Missouri State defensive back Montrae Braswell (4) after running for a big gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 20 Florida versus No. 11 Tennessee highlights SEC action

By John Zenor Sep. 22, 2022 03:11 AM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) caries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freshman backs power No. 22 Penn State past Auburn, 41-12

By Justin Ferguson Sep. 17, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) after scoring a 44-yard touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio , Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 22 Penn State visits Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (2) runs the ball against Portland State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Auburn's Harsin sees familiar foe as San Jose State visits

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:09 PM EDT

Mercer wide receiver Ty James (13) is tackled by Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bigsby leads Auburn ground attack in 42-16 win over Mercer

By Justin Ferguson Sep. 04, 2022 12:40 AM EDT

FILE - Auburn quarterback T.J. Finley (1) scrambles for yardage during the A-Day NCAA college spring football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, on April 9, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Finley has been charged with attempting to elude a police officer, according to Auburn police, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. He was released on $1,000 bond for the misdemeanor. Auburn coach Bryan Harsin said Finley will practice with the team when preseason camp opens Friday. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Auburn QB T.J. Finley to start opener against Mercer

Aug. 28, 2022 05:43 PM EDT