The Auburn Tigers are headed into the final stretch of what has obviously been a long and painful season on The Plains, sitting at 3-6 and needing to win each of their final three games in order to secure bowl eligibility.<\/p>\n
While, in theory, this weekend\u2019s matchup against Louisiana-Monroe should be an easy victory, the two years of the Hugh Freeze era have proven that there\u2019s no such thing right now. Nonetheless, Freeze said not so subtly this week that there may be a quarterback change as the team \u2018looks at the big picture\u2019, and while Payton Thorne has been better as of late \u2014 admittedly a very low bar \u2014 he will almost certainly not be the team\u2019s quarterback in 2025.<\/p>\n
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Looking at the depth chart, we\u2019ve seen Hank Brown as well and he didn\u2019t prove to be any more impressive, nor has Holden Geriner in his limited action during his Auburn career either.<\/p>\n
That leaves one name, and it really shouldn\u2019t even be much of a question. True freshman Walker White is allowed to play in a maximum of four games this regular season without burning his redshirt, and with just three remaining, it\u2019s time to get a look at the guy who could be the future of the program.<\/p>\n
While White has likely not played because he isn\u2019t ready, at this point what do you have to lose? If White comes in and is dreadful, at least you know the need for a quarterback in the portal this offseason is as high as ever and White will need more time to develop. If he shows flashes of talent, you could potentially have your answer for next season.<\/p>\n
Bluntly, Auburn\u2019s season is already over. Credit to Freeze for acknowledging that it may be time to look at the bigger picture. Actually doing it is another story, so keep an eye on whether or not White can play some reps over these final three weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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