This season has been such a roller coaster that Auburn fans hardly had time to get used to it. Now, the ride has taken yet another turn: Alabama is just around the corner, and a freshman is about to take the center. All eyes are suddenly on a five-star youngster who was meant to be the future but is being thrust into the chaos only one week before the Iron Bowl. It’s daring, chaotic, and, honestly, it’s the perfect move for the Tigers’ current season.

In a recent X post, Tom Loy stated, “Auburn is expected to start freshman quarterback Deuce Knight this weekend against Mercer. Huge opportunity for the freshman signal-caller, who was considered one of the nation’s best coming out of high school.” Deuce has only ever seen the field once, back when Hugh Freeze was still around and the Tigers were still 1-0.

His 2-of-5 for 20 yards and four runs for 16 didn’t impress anyone. But it was his debut, and debuts are rarely masterpieces. And right now? As the interim head coach, DJ Durkin is essentially urging the Deuce Knight to relax, have faith in his team, and let the offense do its thing.

SOURCE: Auburn is expected to start freshman quarterback Deuce Knight this weekend against Mercer.

Huge opportunity for the freshman signal-caller, who was considered one of the nation’s best coming out of high school.

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— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) November 20, 2025

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