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Bengals Under Fire For Making QB Move After NFL Draft
Last season, Auburn football went 5-7, failing to make a bowl game for the second time in three seasons. 2024 marked the first time since the late 1990s that the Auburn Tigers did not make at least two bowl games in three seasons.
Bengals land QB Payton Thorne and OL Caleb Etienne 
Etienne has some freakish measurables. Just because the NFL Draft is over doesn’t mean all 32 teams are done working. The grind never stops, especially in the 24/7/365 league that is the NFL.
College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 26
Former Auburn Tigers QB Payton Thorne Signs with Bengals as UDFA
CINCINATTI, Oh.-- Another former member of the Auburn Tigers has signed with an NFL team as an undrafted free agent. Quarterback Payton Thorne, who started the last two seasons for Auburn after transferring from Michigan State, will go from being a Tiger to a Bengal after signing a deal with Cincinatti.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
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College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 26
Bengals Signing UDFA QB Payton Thorne
Per Tom Pelissero, the Bengals are signing former Auburn QB Payton Thorne to a contract after he went undrafted. Thorne, 23, started his college career at Michigan State before transferring to Auburn in 2023.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 10
Auburn Tigers One of Top Schools for 2026 Offensive Lineman Recruit
The Auburn Tigers have continued to try and fill the gaps of where they need better players. After last year, where the Tigers allowed 27 sacks, 26 to former starting quarterback Payton Thorne, the offensive line naturally was something head coach Hugh Freeze wanted to address in the offseason.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2
Payton Thorne Reflects on His Tenure With Auburn Tigers
The Auburn Tigers' 28-14 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl marked the final game of quarterback Payton Thorne’s college career. The magnitude of this chapter closing was not lost on the veteran quarterback.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 30
Lee Corso Predicts Massive College Football Upset on Saturday
Lee Corso and the ESPN "College GameDay" crew were in College Station, Texas, in Week 14, covering a matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and No.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 30
Iron Bowl is Last Chance for Odd Couple Payton Thorne, Hugh Freeze
In any blatantly failing relationship, the cracks become fractures unless you somehow fill them back in again. So in a nutshell you've got the far from harmonious partnership of quarterback Payton Thorne and head coach Hugh Freeze on the 2024 Auburn Tigers.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 26
Auburn QB Payton Thorne Eager to Go Out with a Bang in Iron Bowl
The Auburn Tigers have dropped four straight games to the Alabama Crimson Tide, their longest losing streak in the game since 1973-1981. Auburn has been within striking distance in the last two editions of the Iron Bowl played inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 24
Payton Thorne Stands Tall in Auburn Win Over Texas A&M
The Auburn Tigers held on and found a way to beat the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies, 43-41, in quadruple overtime. Despite blowing a 21-0 lead, the Tigers closed it out. Auburn has lost quite a few close games this season, but it found a way to break through and finish one, something that has not happened previously this season.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 24
Auburn topples No. 15 Texas A&M in 4OT thriller
Auburn's Payton Thorne tossed a two-point scoring pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the fourth overtime to give the host Tigers a 43-41 upset of No. 15 Texas A&M on Saturday night in Southeastern Conference play.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 18
Walker White's Debut Provides Auburn Hope at QB for 2025
In the build up to the Auburn Tigers extremely lopsided win over ULM on Saturday - much talk had surrounded possibly getting dual-threat freshman quarterback Walker White some real game action.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 17
Sticking with Payton Thorne Pays Off for Auburn, Hugh Freeze
Like the old car you've held on to for maybe just a year to long hoping it will start on a cold Monday morning, Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze made the decision to go with his battle tested quarterback Payton Thorne once again on Saturday.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 16
Payton Thorne, Auburn find little resistance from UL Monroe
Cam Coleman caught three of Payton Thorne's career-high five touchdown passes and Auburn breezed to a 48-14 rout over visiting Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday afternoon at Auburn, Ala.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 15
Auburn's Hugh Freeze Makes Decision on Starting Quarterback
Following an injury to his shoulder in the Auburn Tigers’ loss against Vanderbilt two weeks ago, there was speculation that starting quarterback Payton Thorne would not be available against Louisiana-Monroe.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 14
Hugh Freeze Expects Payton Thorne to Play Against Louisiana-Monroe
The Auburn Tigers are in must-win mode. One loss would eliminate them from bowl eligibility. Fortunately for the Tigers, they will likely be at full strength on the offensive side of the ball. A question surrounding the Tigers this week, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, is the status of Payton Thorne.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 12
Payton Thorne's Injury Could Open Door for QB Change at Auburn
Nobody hates injuries depleting their ranks more than a head coach, especially one who happens to be seriously under fire himself. Funny thing is, Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze has been looking for a reason to turn the page on lackluster starting quarterback Payton Thorne for most of this failed campaign.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 19
Payton Thorne Emphasizes Keeping Focus After Another Auburn Loss
The Auburn Tigers fell 21-17 at the hands of No. 19 Missouri to lose their fourth game in a row and remain winless in SEC play. After going up 17-3, Mizzou scored 18 unanswered points to complete the comeback. Auburn was able to limit turnovers, having just one in the game.
Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 5
Auburn QB Payton Thorne Mum on Crucial 4th-Down Play
The losing streak extends to three for the Auburn Tigers as another game slips through the tracks. The Tigers fell 31-13 to the Georgia Bulldogs in a game that looked close on paper everywhere but the scoreboard.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28
Watch: Late pick-six and two-point conversion save Oklahoma from SEC upset
Oklahoma needed some big plays late to steal victory from the jaws of defeat against Auburn.
Auburn Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze put on blast by his former QB
Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze has been called out by his former quarterback Bo Wallace.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 21
Watch: Arkansas, Auburn trade interceptions in final minute of first half
Arkansas and Auburn had 50 seconds remaining in the first half Saturday and neither team seemed to want the ball. Both teams traded interceptions over the course of 26 seconds of game time.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13
Report: Auburn to bench veteran QB Payton Thorne vs. New Mexico
Auburn is making a change at quarterback, starting redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown on Saturday against visiting New Mexico, Auburn Live reported Friday.
Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 12
It's time to ban betting on college sports
As far as sports betting goes, Pandora's box has been opened. Putting the contents back in is not an option. Despite all the headaches commissioners and executives now face, this is the new reality of sports.
Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 12
Auburn QB set up for success in Year 2 with program
Payton Thorne's first season with Auburn was a mixed bag. The graduate transfer from Michigan State threw 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions as the Tigers finished with a 6-7 record (3-5 SEC).
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