Auburn hopes to improve enough in to earn a bowl bid in 2023. In order to do so, quarterback play must be at a high level.
The quarterback situation on the Plains has improved, as two experienced quarterbacks headline the competition. Michigan State transfer [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag] has three seasons’ worth of starting experience while incumbent starter [autotag]Robby Ashford[/autotag] has one full season of experience with the program, and has gone through spring practice under [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag].
Who wins the battle? It may be some time before we know, but Lindy’s Sports has taken the time to predict the winner of the starting quarterback race and has given the honor to Ashford. However, the addition of Thorne has given the Tigers a bump in the preseason publication’s SEC QB rankings.
Here’s a look at SEC QB rankings according to Lindy’s Sports