Hugh Freeze expected to name Payton Thorne Auburn's starting quarterback
The Tigers may be on the verge of announcing their starting quarterback.
Sources have confirmed to Auburn Daily that Payton Thorne, a Michigan State transfer the Tigers added this offseason, is expected to be named the starting quarterback.
Thorne finished an accomplished quarterback at MSU, setting single-season records for total yards, total touchdowns and passing touchdowns. He ranks fifth in career total touchdowns, fifth in career total yards, fourth in career passing touchdowns and third in single-season passing yards.
He's not a dazzling arm talent in terms of raw strength, but was excellent attacking downfield in his two seasons with the Spartans. He's a great system fit for Freeze and Montgomery.
Career pass attempts - 861 (7.5 YPA)
Career pass yards - 4,693 (61.0%)
Career pass touchdowns - 49
Career rush yards - 270
Career rush touchdowns - 6
Best game of career: Vs Pittsburgh (12/30/2021) - 29-of-50 passing, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
The Tigers kick off the 2023 season on September 2nd at home vs UMass at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Here's a look at the entire 2023 schedule:
Sept. 2nd vs UMass
Sept. 9th at California
Sept. 16th vs Samford
Sept. 23rd at Texas A&M
Sept. 30th vs Georgia
Oct. 14th at LSU
Oct. 21st vs Ole Miss
Oct. 28th vs Mississippi State
Nov. 4th at Vanderbilt
Nov. 11th at Arkansas
Nov. 18th vs New Mexico State
Nov. 25th vs Alabama
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