Overview
- Brown announced his transfer on Jan. 6 via social media for his final season of eligibility, confirming he will join the Tigers after four years at South Florida.
- He is coming off a 2025 campaign with 3,158 passing yards and 28 touchdowns plus 1,008 rushing yards and 14 scores, becoming the only FBS quarterback to hit 3,000/1,000 last season.
- An immediate opportunity to start awaits after Jackson Arnold, Ashton Daniels and Deuce Knight entered the portal, with Daniels committing to Florida State on Tuesday.
- Auburn’s portal haul has reached double digits with nine former USF players, offering continuity with offensive coordinator Joel Gordon and Golesh’s scheme.
- ESPN reported Brown’s NIL agreement projects as one of the most lucrative of the era; he previously opted out of USF’s Cure Bowl before entering the portal.