Auburn to Sit Ashton Daniels in Battle with FCS Mercer

GameDay preview: Mercer at Auburn

Checking out the Tigers' matchup with Mercer.

Auburn to sit Ashton Daniels in battle with FCS Mercer

DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.His second game will feature a different quarterback, and it could be Jackson Arnold or Deuce Knight on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers host FCS opponent Mercer, which is on a nine-game winning streak.Daniels completed 31 of 44 passes for 353 yards in a 45-38 overtime loss at Vanderbilt. Durkin, however, decided to preserve the Stanford transfer's…

Auburn to sit Ashton Daniels in battle with FCS Mercer

DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.

Auburn’s defense looks to rebound after Vanderbilt loss before Mercer game

Auburn football’s defense has been the focal point of the Tigers roster all season. However, the Vanderbilt game served as a low point for that side of the ball.

Auburn expected to start Deuce Knight at QB vs. Mercer

Auburn is expected to start freshman quarterback Deuce Knight against Mercer on Saturday, per CBS Sports' Tom Loy.