Should Payton Thorne Be Benched at Auburn?, SEC Stats Through 2 Weeks

Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Auburn Tigers face a critical decision after a tough loss to Cal. Should Payton Thorne remain the starting quarterback, or is it time for Hank Brown to step in? Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn joins the show to discuss the latest on The Plains. And are Auburn fans asking Thorne for money on Venmo? Auburn's struggles against Cal are analyzed, focusing on Thorne's turnovers and poor performance. The debate heats up on whether Thorne should be benched.

We break down the SEC stats through Week 2, highlighting top performers in passing, rushing, and receiving. Chris Doring believes poor offensive line play is what's going to hold back several SEC teams as the season progresses. Did you know Ole Miss is leading the SEC in scoring offense with over 700 yards per game? And Tennessee's defense is surprisingly strong, ranking third in the conference. Missouri's defense hasn't allowed a single point through the first two weeks, while LSU and Florida are giving up 24 points per game.

Plus, we cover the SEC Week 3 schedule and discuss Billy Napier's choice to start Graham Mertz over DJ Lagway at Florida. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of Auburn's quarterback situation and the latest SEC insights.

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