Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers are preparing to face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday in hopes of earning win No. 6, which will qualify them for a bowl game.
The Tigers took one step closer last week by defeating Vanderbilt, 31-15. One of the biggest takeaways from the game was the quarterback situation. Michigan State transfer [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag] stayed in the game for its entirety and would go on to pass for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
During Monday’s press conference, Freeze broke down the decision to ride with Thorne for the entire game while complimenting another quarterback on Auburn’s roster.
“Well, it was what we were going to do offensively. I believe Payton’s skillsets are the most prepared for what we are doing. It is not a negative toward anyone else. When you talk about playing with tempo, setting our protection, throwing with accuracy and understanding coverages, I think he is the farthest along in that. I think Holden (Geriner) had one heck of a week last week, and he can really spin it. I think he has got a bright future.”
Freeze covered several topics during Monday’s press conference. Here is a rundown of everything he said ahead of the Tigers’ trip to Arkansas.