Auburn Twitter reacts to the quarterback battle

Who should be Auburn's starting quarterback?

Andrew Stefaniak | Sep 4, 2022

Auburn Twitter reacts to the quarterback battle /

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After a long night on the Plains, thanks to a lightning delay Auburn was able to defeat Mercer by a score of 42 to 16.

There were many positives and negatives to take away from this game, but the quarterback room is the biggest question mark going forward.

Nearly a week ago, TJ Finley was named Auburn's starting quarterback for week one against Mercer.

He came out and looked pretty good his first couple of drives, including a touchdown pass to John Samuel Shenker.

It quickly went downhill after Finley went on to throw two bad interceptions. Finley locked his eyes on the receiver and did not account for the safety on both of his interceptions.

After the second interception, Robby Ashford ran out to quarterback the Tigers and threw a 56-yard dart to Ja'Varrius Johnson.

Ashford came in to run a few gadget plays while Finley was still quarterbacking the team and looked electric running the football.

It seemed that every time the ball touched Ashford's hands, something good happened shortly after.

Both Ashford and Finley did some good things, but the better quarterback was Ashford by a wide margin.

The coaching staff will have to rethink their decision as the team prepares to host San Jose State.

Will they stick with Finley or transition to Ashford? We will find out in the coming days.

Let's see what Auburn Twitter said about how Ashford and Finley performed against Mercer.

Go ahead and hand Robby Ashford the Heisman
— Tom: Hank Brown For Heisman 2024 (@Dunnam59) September 4, 2022

Definitely feels like next week against San Jose State is going to be Robby Ashford's chance to cement his place. Plenty to be intrigued about. #Auburn
— Ryan Martin (@RyanMartin_7) September 4, 2022

We need to see ashford for 4 quarters next game
— Kyle_5 (@kwoodruff5) September 4, 2022

Start him. Let’s run Nick Marshall’s offense and run for 500 yrds
— au_grimace (@au_grimace) September 4, 2022

Start Ashford and let’s rush for 500yrds a game to victory
— au_grimace (@au_grimace) September 4, 2022

TJ Finley is the man. He truly cares about his team. Even when Robby Ashford goes in he supports.
— Trill Bill (@CrownedStarKing) September 4, 2022

Also, Robby Ashford for qb1 like it should’ve been from the start. Good night and War Eagle
— Amberlee, a former Cast Member (@amberleefisher) September 4, 2022

I need @robby_ashford to permanently be QB1 thanks @AuburnFootball 🔥 #WarEagle
— Ctay (@CtayloredLucas) September 4, 2022

Meanwhile, Auburn making Robby Ashford look like Russell Wilson.
— Keith Hill 🐯🦚 (@RealCaptKeith) September 4, 2022

Robby Ashford at QB and we are winning a Natty. I’ve seen enough
— Garrett 🦚 (@garrett4au) September 4, 2022

During Auburn's season opener vs. Mercer, starting QB T.J. Finley was pulled after his second awful interception (9/14 112 yds, 1 TD). Oregon transfer, Robby Ashford came in and went 4-7, 100 yds.

Something to pay attention to as Auburn continues to figure out their QB room
— Hardcore Penn State Football (@HardcorePSUFB) September 4, 2022

Robby Ashford: 4/7 100 yards and 6 carries for 68 yards. Not a bad day view. Especially considering 1 or 2 of those incompletions were drops
— Aubie’s son🦅 (@AubieSon) September 4, 2022