Hank Brown to replace Payton Thorne as Auburn starting QB as Hugh Freeze makes switch
Auburn’s Week 2 loss has led to a QB switch. According to On3 and confirmed by ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Tigers are set to start redshirt freshman Hank Brown in Saturday’s game vs. New Mexico. Payton Thorne has been the team’s quarterback since the start of the 2023 season and started the first two games of 2024.