Hugh Freeze has been looking to multiple quarterbacks to start the season, but the Auburn head coach believes it might be time for a change.

On Saturday against Cal, Freeze didn’t get strong play from either of his quarterbacks. The starter, Payton Thorne, had just 94 yards and threw an interception. Robby Ashford got just a handful of reps and didn’t complete a pass.

While Freeze thinks Ashford is capable of starting and playing big reps, the 2 quarterback system isn’t benefitting the team.

“I’ve said and I mean this: Robby needs touches. But the cycling in and out, I don’t think is healthy for anyone,” Freeze said during the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday. “We’re still learning. Everyone in this building understands that you’ve got to earn the right to maintain your playing time. Payton gives us the best chance to run the entire offense.”

But Freeze also mentioned that Ashford and Holden Geriner are “nipping at his heels,” so it could be a matter of time before Auburn has a different starter.

Auburn will have a chance to get the offense in motion this weekend as the Tigers host Samford. After this week, Auburn will get into some tough SEC games, so this week will be vital in getting things dialed in.

Auburn and Samford kickoff at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday.