In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, one former Auburn quarterback is exploring another SEC program after hitting the transfer portal, and another earns QB1 role in the NFL
After two seasons with the Auburn Tigers, quarterback Robby Ashford elected to enter the transfer portal and take his talents elsewhere.
Ashford was thrust into a starting role in 2022 after former quarterback TJ Finley was injured and sat out the rest of the season. He then competed with Michigan State transfer Payton Thorne for the QB1 role in 2023 but ultimately served as a backup for most of the season.
Now, according to The Herald, Ashford could land at another SEC program for the 2024 season. The former Auburn football QB has reportedly been in contact with South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains since entering the portal in mid-December and plans to visit Columbia in January.
College Football Edits on X, formerly Twitter, also reports that Ashford plans to visit Tulane and Utah.
Auburn Transfer QB Robby Ashford tells me he has scheduled visits to South Carolina, Tulane, and Utah.
— College Football Edits (@CollegeEdits) December 25, 2023
Ashford totaled 1,758 Pass Yards, 927 Rush Yards, and 21 TDs during his time at Auburn.
Where will the versatile QB end up? 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ei7BAff8Y8
Former Auburn football QB earns starting role in NFL
Meanwhile, former Auburn football quarterback Jarrett Stidham seems to be finally getting his shot in the NFL. Ian Rapoport reported on X that the Denver Broncos will be benching their starting QB Russell Wilson and giving the QB1 job to Stidham.
Sources: The #Broncos are, in fact, benching Russell Wilson for the final two games, preserving their financial flexibility for the offseason.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2023
Jarrett Stidham starts. pic.twitter.com/8sh7ORek5Q
The Broncos are still vying for a spot in the playoffs, but need to win both of their remaining games. Stidham will start in contests against the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders. After going 1-3 in their last few games, the Broncos will be looking to change things up on offense, and it could be Stidham's big chance.
During his two seasons on the Plains, Stidham recorded 5,952 passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns with an additional 154 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns.