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The Auburn Tigers recently named their Offensive Player of the Year for the 2022 season.
The honor goes to Robby Ashford. Ashford took over as the starting QB after the Tigers were blown out by Penn State in Week 3. Ashford finished the 2022 season with 1,613 passing yards, 7 TDs, and 7 INTs. Ashford also contributed 7 rushing TDs and 710 rushing yards.
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— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) December 18, 2022
Ashford’s best game as a passer came in a loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Ashford went 24-of-33 for 285 yards and 1 TD. Ashford also contributed 87 rushing yards. On the ground, Ashford has his best game in the Iron Bowl against Alabama. In another loss, Ashford had 17 rushes for 121 yards.
Auburn is expected to be active in the transfer portal, specifically at the QB position, after a disappointing 5-7 season in 2022.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
