Auburn Briefing: Will Ashford's departure increase the likelihood of Auburn going after a QB in the portal?

Auburn's former starting quarterback has hit the portal. Does that increase Auburn's chances of landing a quarterback in it?

After two years with the program, quarterback Robby Ashford has decided to move on from Auburn. 

Ashford took over the starting job during the 2022 season but could not retain that position for the 2023 season. He saw his playing time diminish more and more as the season went along and ultimately decided to go elsewhere.

Auburn was already looking at quarterbacks in the transfer portal but this news makes the Tigers more likely to pursue one actively. 

4-star prospect Walker White will be joining the team for spring ball, but head coach Hugh Freeze will likely want an experienced quarterback to compete with Payton Thorne.

Auburn basketball update

Auburn men's basketball will be back in action on Sunday when it hosts the USC Trojans at home inside Neville Arena. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. CT and the broadcast can be found on ESPN.

Auburn women's basketball will be back in action at home on Saturday when it takes on the Norfolk State Spartans. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and the broadcast can be found on SEC Network+.

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Robby Ashford is entering the portal per multiple reports. The news was first broke by Nubyjas Wilborn. On this special short edition of Locked On Auburn, Zac Blackerby and Montomgery Radio Legend Darrell Dapprich discuss what this means for the Auburn quarterback room.

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