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Auburn Sits Ashton Daniels vs. Mercer to Preserve Redshirt

Durkin casts the stretch as an audition, citing tailored plans for both quarterbacks.

Overview

  • Ashton Daniels will not play against Mercer so he can retain his redshirt, interim coach D.J. Durkin said Monday.
  • Auburn has not named a starter for Mercer, and both Jackson Arnold and Deuce Knight are slated to see the field.
  • Durkin said specific gameplans are in place to support each quarterback’s strengths this week.
  • He praised offensive coordinator Derrick Nix for his preparation and planning on offense.
  • Durkin reported positive conversations with recruits and acknowledged he wanted better defensive adjustments at Vanderbilt.