Auburn coach Gus Malzahn speaks about QB John Franklin III’s role with offense
By Adam Spencer
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Every time Auburn backup QB John Franklin III takes the field, he does something to showcase his immense talent.
However, according to coach Gus Malzahn, Franklin isn’t quite ready for the starting role, which Sean White has taken command of.
On Thursday, Malzahn addressed the media about Franklin, saying he’ll continue to be available as a change of pace off the bench:
Malzahn: We're still learning about JF3. Every time he goes out there, he's a little more comfortable. He's ready if needed.
— Dana Sulonen (@DanaSulonen) October 27, 2016
Fortunately for the Tigers, there’s no rush to increase Franklin’s role, as the rushing attack has been brilliant in recent weeks.
Another big reason for Auburn’s offensive improvement has been offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee taking over the play calling for the Tigers.
Auburn faces another tough test on Saturday when it travels to Oxford to take on Ole Miss on Saturday night. The game kicks off at 6:15 p.m. Central time and can be seen on the SEC Network.
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.
