With Hugh Freeze out of the picture and DJ Durkin now steering the ship, Auburn’s first move was bold: a quarterback shake-up. It saw Auburn forget its quarterback Jackson Arnold as Ashton Daniels took the reins against Vanderbilt. The risk paid dividends, but a new question looms large. As Mercer awaits, will Durkin roll the dice again with Daniels, or play it safe to protect his redshirt? Auburn’s QB room suddenly feels like a high-stakes chess match. But looks like the Tigers might have to count on Arnold again.

On November 10, The Barn posted a clip of Durkin’s latest presser. And it is obvious that the Daniels question would come up. “We always try to do two things, what’s best for the young man and his family and what’s best for the program. Those are ongoing decisions an

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