Auburn Briefing: Payton Thorne named to Golden Arm Watch List

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne found his name on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List.

He made the list a year ago when he was leading the Michigan State Spartans. After being named the starter for Auburn's season opener against UMass, he's been named to the Golden Arm Award Watch List with eight other SEC quarterbacks.

Those listed are Jayden Daniels of LSU, Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss, KJ Jefferson of Arkansas, Devin Leary of Kentucky, Graham Mertz of Florida, Joe Milton of Tennessee, Spencer Rattler of South Carolina, and Will Rogers of Mississippi State.

Former Auburn and current Oregon quarterback Bo Nix also made the list.

What's happening today

Media will meet with punter Oscar Chapman, wide receiver Jay Fair, offensive lineman Avery Jones, defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett, linebacker Cam Riley, and quarterback Payton Thorne.

We wrote it

Josh Collins wrote an article on Hugh Freeze and his adjustments regarding accountability on the Plains.

It is looking to be a new day on the practice field at Auburn as Coach Hugh Freeze begins to “Call Up” players in response to their performances on the field as the opening kickoff for the 2023 season will quickly be upon us.
Coach Freeze has frequently commented about the “loafing” and “lack of explosiveness” being displayed by numerous players on Auburn’s roster throughout fall camp thus far. Recognizing the need for increased accountability on and off the field, Coach Freeze has felt the need to return to being the “practice jerk,” as he called it this past Saturday in his press conference with the media.

Read the full article here.

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