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Auburn Weighs Sitting Ashton Daniels vs. Mercer to Preserve Redshirt, Durkin Confirms

The interim coach frames it as a player-first eligibility decision following the quarterback's three appearances.

Overview

  • Daniels has appeared in three games, and NCAA rules allow up to four without costing a season of eligibility.
  • Skipping the Nov. 22 game against FCS Mercer would let him play the Alabama finale and still retain a redshirt.
  • If Daniels sits, options under consideration include returning to Jackson Arnold or potentially starting freshman Deuce Knight.
  • Daniels replaced Arnold at Arkansas and then set a career high with 353 passing yards against Vanderbilt in DJ Durkin’s first game in charge.
  • Durkin says discussions are ongoing during the bye week, with a decision to be finalized before Mercer.