He beat out more heralded candidates to enter the season as Payton Thorne’s top backup, and claimed the starting job after Thorne was intercepted four times in a loss to California.
New Auburn quarterback Hank Brown preparing for first SEC start after roundabout path
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But now, Thorne said, “just about everything” is different this season, including new offensive coordinator Derrick Nix and most of the players he'll be passing to.
Payton Thorne returns to Auburn surrounded by a more talented supporting cast
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