The Tigers offense committed five turnovers in last week's 21-14 loss to Cal. Payton Thorne's four interceptions led to backup Hank Brown getting the start against the Lobos. Redshirt Freshman, Brown first turned heads — completing seven of nine passes for 132 yards — in limited action against Maryland last season in the Music City Bowl.

Auburn did not have its best defensive showing against New Mexico and head coach Hugh Freeze didn’t hesitate to point it out.

On Friday afternoon, it was reported that Freeze had decided to make a change at quarterback and would be giving redshirt freshman Hank Brown a shot as his first start. Redshirt freshman Hank Brown will start under center for the Tigers, while junior Camden Brown will start at wide receiver in place of Cam Coleman.

Auburn football puts away New Mexico as Hank Brown throws four touchdown passes in his debut as starting quarterback.

The Tigers' offense came out the gate strong with redshirt freshman Hank Brown starting under center. Brown completed 17 of 25 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns. The rushing attack combined for 268 yards and two Jarquez Hunter touchdowns.

New Auburn Tigers starting quarterback may be a freshman, but his relationship with head coach Hugh Freeze goes back several years.

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.