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Auburn Opens QB Battle After Arkansas Rally as Ashton Daniels Takes First-Team Reps

AD John Cohen’s call to “find a way to get better” underscores that Hugh Freeze’s status hinges on immediate improvement.

Overview

  • Hugh Freeze declared an open competition between Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels for the starting job against Kentucky.
  • Tuesday’s practice viewing showed Daniels working with the first-team offense and taking more reps and completions than Arnold.
  • Auburn snapped a four-game skid by beating Arkansas 33-24, with Rayshawn Pleasant’s 49-yard interception return providing the decisive score.
  • Cohen told CBS Sports the team must improve after second-half offensive struggles, as Auburn sits 4-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play.
  • National analyst Josh Pate said the Arkansas result may not change Freeze’s job outlook, reflecting continued external skepticism.