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Deuce Knight Plans to Enter Portal as Auburn Braces for Quarterback Overhaul

The move would leave new coach Alex Golesh with only an incoming freshman on scholarship as the transfer window opens Jan. 2.

Overview

  • AL.com reports Knight has informed Auburn’s staff he intends to enter the transfer portal, making him the third quarterback planning to depart.
  • Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels are also expected to transfer after combining for 11 starts in 2025, leaving incoming freshman Rhys Brush as the only scholarship passer.
  • The NCAA winter transfer window runs Jan. 2–16, and there is no spring window, setting a tight timeline for departures and additions.
  • Newsweek cites The Athletic’s prediction that Golesh could target former USF starter Byrum Brown as a one-year stopgap, a speculative move after Brown’s 3,158 yards and 28 TDs in 2025.
  • Auburn is resetting its offense after a 5–7 season that included a midyear coaching change and rotating starters at quarterback.