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Hugh Freeze promised fans that Auburn will be changing how it handles its quarterback rotation in the future.
Freeze didn’t like how frequently Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford switched out against Cal.
Freeze assured the Tiger faithful at Thursday’s radio show that they won’t be seeing that again. Auburn faces Samford in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.
“There was a little too much in and out in that game,” said Freeze. “I don’t think you’ll see that again.”
Auburn’s Hugh Freeze on rotating quarterbacks Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford: “There was a little too much in and out in that game” at Cal. “I don’t thnk you’ll see that again” via Tiger Talk.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 14, 2023
Thorne had 94 yards passing with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Ashford completed one pass and had 8 yards rushing in the 14-10 win over the Golden Bears.
Ashford’s athleticism makes him valuable. He proved he has what it takes to contribute, with 3 rushing touchdowns against UMass.
It’ll be interesting to see how Freeze incorporates Ashford into the offense around Thorne from now on.
Grant Bricker was a former freelancer for The News TN in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He now freelances for Saturday Football. Follow on Twitter @GrantBricker.
