Latest Payton Thorne News
New Auburn QB Hank Brown preparing for first SEC start after roundabout path
Trent Dilfer was hardly surprised when his old quarterback, Hank Brown, made a mostly pristine starting debut for Auburn, avoiding blunders even during stretches where heavy rain was falling. The former NFL quarterback feels it’s one of Brown’s greatest assets: The poise to weigh...
New QB Hank Brown throws for 4 TDs, leads Auburn to 45-19 win over New Mexico
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Hank Brown passed for 235 yards and four touchdowns in his first career start and Jarquez Hunter rushed for 152 yards to lead Auburn to a 45-19 victory over New Mexico on Saturday night. Brown, a redshirt freshman who originally committed to play for Tigers...
Auburn tries to rebound from mistake-filled loss, hosts New Mexico
New Mexico (0-2) at Auburn (1-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 28. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Auburn desperately wants to rebound strongly from a mistake-filled loss to...
Auburn QB Thorne says angry bettors sent him Venmo requests after loss
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne has taken heat from a different source after struggling in a loss to California: Angry sports bettors. Thorne said on The Next Round podcast Tuesday that he has heard from some fans in person and on social media while others “hit you up on Venmo,...
Mendoza throws 2 TDs and Cal proceeds to stun Auburn with a 21-14 win
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza threw for 233 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and California celebrated the first of several cross-country trips this season by holding onto a 21-14 road win at Auburn on Saturday. Mendoza completed 19 of 21 passes before halftime, which rallied...
Auburn hosts California in rematch of Tigers' 14-10 victory last season
California (1-0) at Auburn (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 13 1/2. Series record: Auburn leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams would love to look better than they did in last season's...
Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Payton Thorne threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, and Auburn opened its season with a 73-3 victory over in-state FCS opponent Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Thorne wasted no time in taking advantage of his new wide receivers, tossing...
Auburn gets season started against Alabama A&M,with new group of receivers
Alabama A&M at Auburn, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+/SEC+) BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 49 1/2. Series record: Auburn leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Auburn doesn't have a lot to gain from a season-opening game against an FCS...
Auburn QB Payton Thorne returns for Year 2 surrounded by a more talented supporting cast
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers are banking on a better season from quarterback Payton Thorne, and they’ve certainly surrounded him with more talented playmakers. Thorne’s pedestrian passing numbers, lack of consistent targets and sometimes poor pass protection helped...
Auburn hoping for offensive improvement with help of new playmakers, same QB
Hugh Freeze has upgraded Auburn's offensive talent on the recruiting trail and reclaimed play calling duties. A head coach known for his offensive acumen is hoping that translates into far more production after a debut season when the offense sputtered, especially the passing game. ...
