That loss was also Thorne's fifth-straight start. He was benched in favor of redshirt freshman Hank Brown for Auburn's Week 3 win against New Mexico after Thorne threw four interceptions in the Tigers' loss to Cal the week prior.

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe. Tigers coach Hugh Freeze said Thorne did not practice during the open date last week after injuring his right,

Quarterback Payton Thorne did not practice during the Tigers' bye week, head coach Hugh Freeze said Monday, as Thorne was sidelined with a shoulder injury he suffered against Vanderbilt on Nov. 2.

Struggling Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne is battling a sore shoulder, and Hugh Freeze may pounce on the opportunity to make a change.