Auburn quarterbacks Hank Brown and Payton Thorne struggled during the team's 24–14 loss to Arkansas on Saturday, and coach Hugh Freeze did not hold back his thoughts in his post-game press conference.

After Hank Brown completed 17 of his 25 passes for 235 yards and four TDs in a win over New Mexico, the QB is excited for the challenge to increase.

Hank Brown had a rough first half against the Razorbacks. He threw 3 interceptions in the half, leading to coach Hugh Freeze deciding to make a change at the break. Auburn turned back to Thorne — its starter to begin the year — to start the second half.

Auburn quarterback Hank Brown wants to be a leader in the Tigers’ locker room: 'I’m excited for SEC play, and I’m excited to dominate Arkansas.'

AUBURN — Auburn football will host Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in its first SEC game of the 2024 season. Auburn leads 20-12-1 in the series with Arkansas, winning last season's matchup 48-10. However, the Razorbacks won their previous matchup in Auburn, 41-27 on Oct. 16, 2021.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Hank Brown had little trouble with New Mexico but understands the Arkansas Razorbacks will provide a stiffer test.

Auburn did not have a super successful 2023-2024 season under head coach Hugh Freeze, but the Tigers were able to go bowling after finishing the regular season 6-6. One of the main reasons they were able to win enough games to qualify for the postseason was

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze is sticking with QB Hank Brown - but they have to keep it simple yet creative in the matchup with Arkansas