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Auburn to Decide Starting QB on Friday for Kentucky Game

Hugh Freeze says Jackson Arnold vs. Ashton Daniels stays an open competition after split reps.

Overview

  • Freeze plans to meet with both quarterbacks on Friday, Oct. 31, then inform them who starts at Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
  • Coaches report the two are difficult to separate in practice after a week of split repetitions and steady preparation.
  • Jackson Arnold has started all eight games but was replaced following a pick-six at Arkansas, where Ashton Daniels took over just before halftime.
  • Daniels totaled 112 yards on 6-of-8 passing and led five consecutive second-half scoring drives in the Arkansas win, recording an SEC victory in relief.
  • Staff assessments weigh Arnold’s strong recent opening drives against Daniels’ game experience, which includes two seasons as Stanford’s starter.