PAYTON THORNE NEWS

Performs well despite loss Thorne completed 21 of 32 passes for 338 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 27-21 defeat against Oklahoma. He also had 17 rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Thorne got the nod over Hank Brown, and performed admirably in defeat. Thorne threw for a season-high in terms of yardage, and now has 10 passing touchdowns in just four games played. Unfortunately, a difficult task looms at Georgia next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Oklahoma rallies late, stuns Auburn for first-ever Southeastern Conference win

Kip Lewis returned an interception 61 yards for the game-winning touchdown, and No. 21 Oklahoma rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Auburn, 27-21 on Saturday...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Thorne will get the start for Auburn during Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thorne has reclaimed his starting spot ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Sooners after Hank Brown struggled against Arkansas. The 6-foot-2 senior has appeared in three games this season, throwing for 700 yards (40-of-70), seven touchdowns and five interceptions, adding on 102 yards and two scores with his legs. Auburn will look to lean on the Veteran quarterback in a tough matchup with OU.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins leads No. 21 Oklahoma against Auburn in Sooners' first SEC road game

The Oklahoma Sooners and Auburn Tigers both are trying to bounce back from 10-point losses in their Southeastern Conference openers where turnovers proved costly and backup quarter...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Effective in relief Thorne was 13-for-22 passing for 213 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-14 loss versus Arkansas. He also had five rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Thorne relieved an ineffective Hank Brown, who got the starting nod but tossed three interceptions. Thorne managed to clean up Brown's mess and keep the Tigers competitive. Expect Thorne to start under center against Oklahoma next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn's QB situation messy again with even bigger tests looming

The Auburn Tigers’ quarterback situation got messy again just in time for Southeastern Conference play

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Jackson, Green power Arkansas past mistake-plagued Auburn 24-14 in SEC opener

Ja’Quinden Jackson ran for two touchdowns, including the clincher with 3:38 left, and Arkansas capitalized on five Auburn turnovers to win the teams’ Southeastern Conference opener...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

New Auburn QB Hank Brown preparing for first SEC start after roundabout path

Trent Dilfer was hardly surprised when his old quarterback Hank Brown made a mostly pristine starting debut for Auburn, avoiding blunders even during stretches where heavy rain was...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

New QB Hank Brown throws for 4 TDs, leads Auburn to 45-19 win over New Mexico

Hank Brown passed for 235 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start and Jarquez Hunter rushed for 152 yards to lead Auburn to a 45-19 victory over New Mexico

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Report: Auburn to bench veteran QB Payton Thorne vs. New Mexico Auburn is making a change at quarterback, starting redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown on Saturday against visiting New Mexico, Auburn...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Backup role against New Mexico Thorne has been designated as the Tigers' backup for Saturday's matchup with New Mexico, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Thorne had the worst outing of his career in an ugly loss against the Golden Bears in Week 2, and the team has decided to pivot away from their captain, giving the start to redshirt freshman Hank Brown against the Lobos on Saturday. Thorne has started in 15 games across two seasons with the Tigers, throwing for 2,242 yards (189-of-314), 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, adding on 607 yards and five scores with his legs. The senior quarterback has struggled to find his footing with Auburn to start the 2024-25 season, but he is likely to regain the starting spot should Brown struggle.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn QB Thorne says angry bettors sent him Venmo requests after loss

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne has taken heat from a different source after struggling in a loss to California: Angry sports bettors

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Payton Thorne Says Auburn Fans Are Sending Him Venmo Requests After Losses Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne says that Tiger fans are sending him Venmo requests after losses and joked about it a couple of days after...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Why has the leash been so long for Auburn QB Payton Thorne? Hugh Freeze explains During his press conference on Monday afternoon, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze was peppered with questions about the Tigers’ limping quarter...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • AL.COM

Auburn Tigers QB Payton Thorne: 'We Gotta Do a Better Job Protecting the Ball' Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne threw four interceptions in a 21-14 loss to the Cal Golden Bears.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • SI.COM

Mendoza throws 2 TDs and Cal proceeds to stun Auburn with a 21-14 win

Fernando Mendoza threw for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Au...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Four picks in ugly loss Thorne was 14-for-27 passing for 165 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions during Saturday's 21-14 loss to California. He also had 15 rushes for 43 yards with one touchdown o...

Impact Thorne struggled mightily with the step up in competition, at least in terms of passing the pigskin. He completed barely over 50-percent of his throws in a performance that was reminiscent of several contests from last season. The Tigers face New Mexico next weekend, so Thorne should be able to bounce back, but this outing does not bode well for SEC conference play thereafter.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hugh Freeze on coaching Payton Thorne: 'I wish the camera wasn't on me all the time' Freeze talked about coaching Thorne hard, along with his Week 1 performance on Monday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • AL.COM

Five touchdowns in laugher Thorne completed 13-of-21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M, while also rushing four times for 49 yards and two more scores in the 73-3 dismantl...

Impact Thorne looked dominant in the season opener for the Tigers, albeit against a far inferior opponent. Thorne struggled against better competition in 2023, but Auburn is hoping that a year under his belt with the Tigers will yield far better results this time around. The schedule gets a bit tougher already next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five touchdowns in laugher Thorne completed 13-of-21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M, while also rushing four times for 49 yards and two more scores in the 73-3 dismantl...

Impact Thorne looked dominant in the season opener for the Tigers, albeit against a far inferior opponent. Thorne struggled against better competition in 2023, but Auburn is hoping that a year under his belt with the Tigers will yield far better results this time around. The schedule gets a bit tougher already next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener

Payton Thorne threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, and Auburn opened its season with a 73-3 victory over in-state FCS opponent Alabama A&M

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

WATCH: Payton Thorne Scores Fifth Touchdown Vs Alabama A&M The offense is still clicking vs Alabama A&M.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will Auburn's Payton Thorne Take A Major Step Forward This Season? How much better will Auburn’s passing game be?

AUGUST 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Auburn QB Payton Thorne returns for Year 2 surrounded by a more talented supporting cast

The Auburn Tigers are banking on a better season from quarterback Payton Thorne, and they’ve certainly surrounded him with more talented playmakers

AUGUST 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Auburn hoping for offensive improvement with help of new playmakers, same QB

Hugh Freeze has upgraded Auburn’s offensive talent on the recruiting trail and reclaimed play calling duties

AUGUST 7, 2024 • Associated Press