An eerie silence overtook Jordan-Hare Stadium during the first quarter of Auburn football’s 2024 loss to Arkansas.

Champ Anthony caused that same crowd to explode just minutes earlier with a thunderous hit on Razorbacks receiver Andrew Armstrong. But in this moment, he was sprawled out on the grass after suffering a gruesome leg injury.

That injury ended his season, but only one thing was on Anthony’s mind when he was on his way to the hospital.

“I was like ‘I can’t wait to come back and play,’” Anthony said recalling his ride in the ambulance.

The first chance for Anthony to get back on field will be this Friday, as Auburn travels to Waco for a primetime matchup with Baylor.

“I’m just glad it’s a good opponent,” Anthony said. “I’m going to be able to test my stripes and test how ha

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