More than half the SEC will have new QBs in 2025, though some changes come with continuity
More than half the teams in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference will have new starting quarterbacks this fallAPRIL 30 • Associated Press
Former Michigan State football QB Payton Thorne signs with Cincinnati Bengals See where former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne will be playing in the NFL
APRIL 27 • USATODAY.COM
Auburn adds a second QB from portal by landing Ashton Daniels from Stanford
The Auburn Tigers have picked up a second transfer quarterback, with the addition of two-year Stanford starter Ashton DanielsDECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Over 300 yards in loss Thorne was 24-for-41 passing for 301 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-14 loss versus Alabama. He also had 10 rushes for 42 yards.
Impact Thorne experienced somewhat of a resurgence after an ugly 2023 campaign, setting a career-high in passing yards with 2,713 yards, while crossing the 20-touchdown mark for the second time as a collegian. His completion percentage still leaves something to be desired, though, and he would be a fringy NFL prospect at best if he chooses to go that route.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Milroe, No. 13 Alabama keep playoff hopes alive with 28-14 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl
Jalen Milroe passed for 256 yards and ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 13 Alabama to a 28-14 victory over Auburn to keep the Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes aliveDECEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press
SEC title hopes dashed, No. 13 Alabama hosts Auburn team seeking bowl eligibility in Iron Bowl
Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze are finding it's awfully hard to win in the Southeastern Conference these daysNOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press
Performs admirably in win Thorne was 19-for-31 passing for 301 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 43-41 overtime win over Texas A&M. He also had 11 rushes for 38 yards.
Impact It was the third 300-yard passing performance of the season for Thorne, who has quietly put together a solid campaign. He now has 2,412 yards passing, 20 touchdown passes and eight picks. He has also rushed for 241 yards and two additional scores. He has a difficult task in the Iron Bowl next weekend, but Thorne could perform better than expected given Alabama's struggles in 2024.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Auburn wins 43-41, four-OT thriller over playoff hopeful No. 15 Texas A&M
Payton Thorne hit KeAndre Lambert-Smith for a two-point play in the fourth overtime to lift Auburn to a 43-41 victory over No. 15 Texas A&M, capping a brutal day for Southeastern C...NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press
Tosses five touchdowns in romp Thorne was 22-for-32 passing for 286 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 48-14 win against Louisiana-Monroe. He also had seven rushes for 27 yards.
Impact Despite not playing at 100-percent health, Thorne picked apart the hapless Warhawks. It was his fourth game in 2024 passing for multiple touchdowns, though the first time since the end of September. Unfortunately, the schedule stiffens for the remainder of the season, first with a date with Texas A&M next weekend.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Thorne throws for career-high 5TDs and Auburn dismantles UL Monroe 48-14
Cam Coleman caught three of Payton Thorne’s career-best five passing touchdowns, and Auburn defeated Louisiana-Monroe 48-14NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Will start, may not be 100 percent Thorne (shoulder) will start Saturday's game against Louisiana-Monroe but may not be 100 percent healthy, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.
Impact Thorne reportedly took all of the first-team reps during practice this week and will give it a go. Hockanson notes that Thorne could be limited in his rushing attempts Saturday as a result, potentially deflating his fantasy value. The Tigers have little reason to push Thorne against an opponent the team should be able to handle relatively easily.
NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes
The state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of boundsNOVEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne still nursing injury to throwing shoulder
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-MonroeNOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press
Expected to be available against LA-Monroe Thorne (shoulder) is expected to be active for the Tigers as they take on the Warhawks this Saturday, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Thorne has been limited by a shoulder injury that bothered him in Week 10 against Vanderbilt, but he is expected to return following Auburn's bye week. The sixth-year senior has yet to miss a game in his collegiate career and is reportedly feeling "a lot better than last week". Thorne has tossed for 1,825 yards (134-of-213), 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions across eight games this season, adding on 176 yards and two scores with his legs. Thorne's grasp on the starting job has reportedly been up in the air according to some comments made by Hugh Freeze last week, but as of now he looks to be on track to start this weekend against Louisiana-Monroe.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for recent practices Thorne did not practice last week due to a shoulder injury he suffered during Auburn's Week 10 game against Vanderbilt, Nathan King of 247Sports reports.
Impact This is bad news for Thorne, especially considering Auburn's head coach Hugh Freeze was already debating making a quarterback change for Week 12 against Louisiana-Monroe. Ideally, a much clearer picture of the quarterback's shoulder status will be updated before Saturday, with no SEC report applicable to confirm his status this week.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Losing grip on starting role Thorne's job as Auburn's starting quarterback is far from safe as Tigers' head coach Hugh Freeze said he was "debating" making a change at signal-caller, Michael Casagrande of AL.c...
Impact Throne had to be re-affirmed as the starter in late September after a rocky start to the season. Hank Brown has also played at times for Auburn, and he appears to be breathing down Thorne's neck as Freeze wouldn't deny he's contemplating looking elsewhere at quarterback. Throne has thrown for 1,825 yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions while completing 62.9 percent of his passes.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses touchdown in loss Thorne was 20-for-29 passing for 239 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 loss versus Vanderbilt.
Impact On paper, the numbers were not bad for Thorne, but the Auburn offense managed just seven points for the entire game, and the Tigers have scored over 25 points just once in 2024. Auburn has a bye before a cupcake matchup with ULM, though, so Thorne has the chance to right the ship, at least for one game.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pilots victory Thorne was 20-for-26 passing for 172 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-10 win versus Kentucky. He also had 12 rushes for 10 yards.
Impact Thorne has at least one touchdown passes in six of seven games played in 2024. However, he has failed to pass for over 215 yards in five of the last six contests. He is unlikely to break out next weekend against a much-improved Vandy squad.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jarquez Hunter rushes for career-high 278 yards, 2 touchdowns to rally Auburn past Kentucky 24-10
Jarquez Hunter had career highs of 278 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the third quarter, Payton Thorne passed for 172 yards and a score and...OCTOBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press
Passing touchdown in loss Thorne was 17-for-29 passing for 176 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 defeat to Missouri. He also had 11 rushes for 18 yards.
Impact Thorne threw his 11th touchdown pass of the season, though he has thrown for more than 215 yards just twice in six outings. Another tough SEC clash lurks next weekend at Kentucky.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Auburn's Payton Thorne, despite Hugh Freeze's comments, didn't check out of 4th-down play vs. Georgia Quarterback told his side of the story Tuesday.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • AL.COM
Mediocre in loss Thorne completed 16 of 27 passes for 200 yards during Saturday's 31-13 loss against Georgia. He also had 13 rushes for 22 yards.
Impact Thorne was held out of the end zone for the first time this season. He has also thrown for fewer than 215 yards in three of five games played for the Tigers. That being said, he should remain the starter in two weeks when Auburn travels to Mizzou.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No. 5 Georgia in bounce-back mode facing Auburn in Deep South's oldest rivalry
These are strange times for the No. 5 Georgia BulldogsOCTOBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press
Freeze's mistake-prone Auburn Tigers head to No. 5 Georgia after rocky home stand
The Auburn Tigers opened with five straight home games and high hopes of showing progress under second-year coach Hugh FreezeOCTOBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press
Named QB1 moving forward Throne has been named Auburn's starting quarterback by head coach Hugh Freeze moving forward, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Throne has struggled this season, but he's coming off a very solid performance against a great defense in Oklahoma. The gunslinger tossed for 338 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while completing 65.6 percent of his passes. That showing was enough for Freeze to name him the starter moving forward, effectively confining Hank Brown, who has also played this season, to the bench.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
