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Auburn's Quarterback Battle Heats Up After Arkansas Win

10/29/2025

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Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze announced an open competition for the starting quarterback position between Ashton Daniels and Jackson Arnold after Auburn's 33-24 win over Arkansas.
During the Arkansas game, Jackson Arnold was benched in favor of Ashton Daniels.
In practice, Ashton Daniels took first-team reps and completed six of eight passes.
Auburn has not named a starter for the upcoming game against Kentucky, keeping both players in contention.

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Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze announced an open competition for the starting quarterback position between Ashton Daniels and Jackson Arnold after Auburn's 33-24 win over Arkansas.
During the Arkansas game, Jackson Arnold was benched in favor of Ashton Daniels.
In practice, Ashton Daniels took first-team reps and completed six of eight passes.
Auburn has not named a starter for the upcoming game against Kentucky, keeping both players in contention.