AUBURN — Auburn football benched quarterback Hank Brown after a three-interception first half during the Arkansas game Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Payton Thorne got the second half start after being benched for Brown the previous week against New Mexico. Auburn finished with 72 passing yards in the first half as it trailed 7-0 at the break.

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.

Auburn football fans will see a new name and number jog out onto the field with the Tigers’ starting offense on Saturday as redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown is reportedly expected to make his first start under center.

Auburn football puts away New Mexico as Hank Brown throws four touchdown passes in his debut as starting quarterback.

After Hank Brown completed 17 of his 25 passes for 235 yards and four TDs in a win over New Mexico, the QB is excited for the challenge to increase.

Auburn redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown is set to start the first game of his college career on Saturday night as the Tigers take on the New Mexico Lobos for homecoming at Jordan-Hare Stadium, according to multiple reports.

Here's what Hugh Freeze and Auburn football players say about QB Hank Brown after his first start in a win over New Mexico.