Vegas odds predict Robby Ashford to win Auburn's quarterback battle over Payton Thorne

Robby Ashford is projected to win Auburn's quarterback battle.

Auburn went out and got the quarterback they wanted in the transfer portal this offseason.

Payton Thorne, former Michigan State quarterback turned Auburn Tiger, is projected by a variety of outlets to be the Tigers' starting quarterback week one vs UMass despite not having taken a single rep in practice. Statistically, he's better than what the Tigers had coming back - Robby Ashford and Holden Geriner.

Following Finley's injury in week three vs Penn State, Ashford took over the starting role and never relinquished it - completing only 49.2% of his passes on the season but showing serious promise as a dual-threat - churning out over 700 rushing yards and solidifying himself as the best option in Auburn's quarterback room heading into 2023.

It can be easily argued that Ashford was not the problem on the offense last season - rather extremely poor decision making from the coaching staff and one of the worst offensive lines Auburn has seen this century - but it is clear that he's still very raw as a passer and would need a significant bump this offseason in order for him to claim the starting job over Thorne in fall camp.

Apparently, Vegas thinks that bump is coming.

BetOnline has released odds for college football week one starting quarterbacks, with Robby Ashford over Payton Thorne:

Robby Ashford: -140 (5/7)

Could Ashford legitimately take the reigns after Auburn stressed over grabbing a quarterback through the transfer portal this offseason?

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