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Hugh Freeze is still looking for consistency at quarterback, but he believes Payton Thorne is improving every week.
Thorne, the passing threat in Auburn’s dual quarterback system, had one of his best games of the season against Mississippi State. He had 230 yards in the air, picking up 3 touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over the Bulldogs.
Freeze believes his growth is a testament to Auburn playing better as a whole and everyone understanding the plan more.
“I think it’s collective, I think we protected him better, I think our receivers are playing better and I think the plan is better,” Freeze said during the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday. “The plan is more comfortable, suited to his skillset and the elevation of our receivers playing a little better and us protecting him better, I think it’s a combination of all those things.”
Freeze is hoping to get another big game from Thorne this weekend as Auburn takes on Vanderbilt. The Tigers are nearing the mark for bowl eligibility, and a win over Vanderbilt would make the mark much more achievable.
