Payton Thorne has regained full control of the starting job. The junior from Naperville, Ill. transferred to Auburn from Michigan State this offseason and won the starting job in August.
Thorne had to overcome some adversity this season but appears to have figured things out. He has gone 117-183 for 1,269 yards and 10 touchdowns so far this season.
Thorne threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown against Vanderbilt. He acknowledged what happened on the play and how he will avoid making similar mistakes.
"I just didn't see him," Thorne said. "I should have looked out there pre-snap, I knew what the coverage was pre-snap but I was looking more down the middle of the field."
Things have not gone according to plan at times this season, but the Tigers seem to have more confidence now. Thorne elaborated on how beneficial confidence can be for a team.
"I think the confidence has continued to rise," Thorne said. "That comes from playing well in the field. We're able to put more points on the board and we're able to convert more on third-down and execute our game plan better. That's definitely going to boost our confidence."
Thorne talked about what it has been like to be the main guy at quarterback once again.
"I'd be lying to you if I said I didn't feel better," Thorne said. "It's something I'm used to. For the last couple years, that's how it was for me."
Thorne's level of play will go a long way in determining how successful Auburn ends up being this season.
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