Payton Thorne remains Auburn starting QB
Payton Thorne remains Auburn starting QB after Oklahoma loss: 'He really laid it on the line'
For about 55 minutes of Auburn’s game against Oklahoma Saturday, Payton Thorne looked like the MVP. He was making big throws when needed, running the ball well and most importantly, taking care of the ball. That was until disaster struck in the final five minutes. That disaster being a pick-six that gave Oklahoma a lead it never lost.
Auburn to start Payton Thorne vs. Oklahoma: Hugh Freeze pivots back to veteran QB for SEC battle with Sooners
Auburn is turning back to veteran Payton Thorne as its starting quarterback for Saturday's game against No. 21 Oklahoma, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports. Thorne began the season as the starter before ceding the job to redshirt freshman Hank Brown over the past two weeks.
Payton Thorne named starting quarterback against Oklahoma
For the third time in as many weeks, the Auburn Tigers are making a change at the quarterback position. After redshirt freshman Hank Brown got the nod for Auburn’s last two contests, senior signal-caller Payton Thorne will re-claim his starting role this weekend against Oklahoma.
Hugh Freeze explains why Payton Thorne will start at quarterback vs. Oklahoma
Hugh Freeze appeared Saturday morning on SEC Nation on the SEC Network, confirming that Payton Thorne will start at quarterback vs. Oklahoma later in the day.
Sources: Auburn's Payton Thorne will be QB1 vs. Oklahoma
Quarterback Payton Thorne will return to the starting role for Auburn when No. 21 Oklahoma visits Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday afternoon, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel Friday.
Oklahoma takes late lead over Auburn after Payton Thorne throws shocking pick-6
Oklahoma trailed 21-10 earlier in the quarter, but have since taken control of the game. The Sooners forced a missed field goal from Auburn and then responded with a quick touchdown drive to make it a one-score game. Then it was Lewis who put the Sooners on top for the first time since they led 7-0 in the first half.
Auburn football's Hugh Freeze sends 'clear' message for Payton Thorne after blowing game
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is bemoaning how he prepared his quarterback for a game against Oklahoma. Auburn lost a close contest.
Auburn going back to Payton Thorne at QB for Week 5 matchup vs. No. 21 Oklahoma
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze is turning back to quarterback Payton Thorne, whom he benched after the Tigers' first three games.
Everything Hugh Freeze said before Auburn's game vs. Georgia
However, Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis picked off Thorne with 4:06 to go in the game to take a 24-21 lead to put a stain on what was an otherwise solid day behind center. Freeze shared the details of his conversation with Thorne following the game.
Hugh Freeze Doubles Down on Auburn QB Payton Thorne
Auburn Tigers head coach seems to be settling on senior Payton Thorne after watching each of his signal callers struggle.
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Oklahoma’s Kip Lewis named SEC Defensive Player of the Week
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