OCTOBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Message received: Payton Thorne responds to Freeze's challenge to Auburn QBs Freeze said it was time for his quarterbacks to "put up or shut up." Thorne responded with one of the best games of his career
Hugh Freeze diagnoses Auburn QB rotation after Payton Thorne's career day against Mississippi State The Tigers coach told Thorne and Robby Ashford to 'put up or shut up' in practice ahead of Saturday.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Tosses three touchdowns in win Thorne was 20-for-26 passing for 230 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 27-13 victory over Mississippi State. He also had eight rushes for 38 yards.
Impact This was by far the best performance of Thorne's brief tenure with the Tigers, marking only the second time this season he crossed the 200-yard passing mark. Another favorable matchup will take place at Vandy next weekend, so hopefully Thorne's stock will continue trending in the right direction.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thorne and Auburn offense find success through the air Auburn's Payton Thorne had a big day in a win over Miss. State.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
In Their Own Words: Everything Auburn's QBs said about struggles this season Both QBs made rare appearances to speak with reporters Tuesday
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Tosses touchdown in loss Thorne completed 9 of 13 passes for 100 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-21 loss to Mississippi. He also had 11 rushes for 34 yards.
Impact Meanwhile, Robby Ashford threw for just 22 yards and rushed for 27 yards. Neither quarterback has been particularly sharp, meaning the timeshare should continue against Mississippi State next weekend.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Are Auburn players surprised with offense's issues? 'You practice how you play' “Some of the things have shown up in practice. I didn't think they were going to be as big of a disadvantage as they were."
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
#PMARSHONAU: Like Auburn QBs before him, Thorne pushes on through personal attacks Payton Thorne is Auburn's latest social media whipping boy
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Freeze on Payton Thorne: 'I promised him we'd do a better job coaching him' "I feel like there’s things our staff has let him down on. Some of it is him, and he knows that and owns it."
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn football: Can Hugh Freeze help Payton Thorne be confident? Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze discussed his starting quarterback's struggles during Wednesday's SEC teleconference call.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • AL.COM
Who's at fault? Charting Payton Thorne's dropbacks in Texas A&M loss How much was Payton Thorne at fault for Saturday’s debacle at Kyle Field?
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
2023 College football Week 4 predictions, best bets by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica
Chris "The Bear" Fallica delivers his best bets and insights for Week 4 of the college football season. Check out which underdogs he likes t...SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Game overview: Thorne answers the call as Auburn blows out Samford Thorne shines throwing and running, defense tough again as Auburn improves to 3-0
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Payton Thorne wheels and deals in Auburn's win over Samford In its first tow games of the season, Auburn used a two-quarterback approach. But that seemed to change Saturday nights as Payton Thorne pil...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • AL.COM
Payton Thorne shows off wheels with big rushing performance against Samford Thorne ran for a career-high 123 yards in Auburn's win over Samford
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Payton Thorne powers Auburn past Samford Behind 405 total yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Payton Thorne, Auburn rolled to a 45-13 win over Samford on Saturday night in A...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Thorne runs, passes Auburn to 45-13 victory over Samford
Payton Thorne passed for 282 yards and a touchdown and ran for 123 yards and two more scores to lead Auburn to a 45-13 victory over SamfordSEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press
Auburn football: Everything Hugh Freeze has said on Payton Thorne, Robby Ashford roation Hugh Freeze has to balance his desire to have the consistency of one quarterback along with his push to get Robby Ashford on the field.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • AL.COM
Freeze: Payton Thorne needs to 'start taking hold of' starting QB status “Everyone in this building understands that you’ve got to earn the right to maintain your playing time."
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Auburn rallies to beat Cal on late TD pass from Payton Thorne A 5-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Payton Thorne to tight end Rivaldo Fairweather with 6:31 to go in the game sparked A...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Auburn rallies to beat Cal on late TD pass from Payton Thorne A 5-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Payton Thorne to tight end Rivaldo Fairweather with 6:31 to go in the game sparked A...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
'Best friends' Payton Thorne, Sam Jackson reunite as dueling transfer QBs “He’s been one of those guys who’s always been there for me — somebody I can always call. I’m pretty sure he feels the same way about me.”
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Freeze intense coaching Auburn QB Payton Thorne, but 'I'll play the next play with you' “I’ll get frustrated. I don’t lie, and I tell him that. But here’s the deal, I’ll play the next play with you now."
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Payton Thorne assesses performance in first game as Auburn QB "We didn't ask him to do a whole lot in the passing game, truthfully. I thought he was really solid, and I know he'll be ready to improve of...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Thorne 'excited to get it started' as Tigers close in on season opener Auburn QB Payton Thorne talks about getting ready for his first game with the Tigers.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
