Gus Malzahn reveals winner of Auburn’s backup QB position
By Adam Spencer
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Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn’s starting quarterback for the 2018 season, and he’s in the conversation to win the Heisman Trophy.
However, heading into fall camp, the Tigers still needed a backup quarterback, and guys like Malik Willis, Cord Sandberg and Joey Gatewood, among others, were competing for the job.
On Sunday, coach Gus Malzahn revealed that Willis had won the job and would serve as Stidham’s primary backup during the 2018 season:
Malzahn confirms that @Willis_Malik7 will be Auburn's No. 2 QB heading into the season
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) August 19, 2018
Willis completed six of his seven passes for 45 yards and a touchdown last season, and also added 16 carries for 221 yards and another touchdown.
Sandberg, Willis and Gatewood are all talented players, and when Stidham eventually leaves for the NFL, Auburn’s quarterback battle will be a very interesting one to watch.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
