Here’s why Auburn should turn to the redshirt freshman against the Rebels.
Auburn football heads into week seven without a true answer at quarterback.
Michigan State transfer Payton Thorne hasn’t been it. Robby Ashford isn’t getting enough time to show whether or not he can run the offense better. Holden Geriner has received one drive at the end of a game that was lost.
There are a number of issues around the quarterback spot that are hurting the Tigers’ offense, but the position has not been improving the unit as a whole.
With no clear direction with Thorne and Ashford operating the offense, could Hugh Freeze and Auburn turn to Holden Geriner as the starter this weekend against No. 13 Ole Miss?
Here are three reasons why the Tigers should start Holden Geriner.
Geriner had a few passes at the end of Auburn’s loss to Texas A&M. He was 2-for-7 passing and missed a couple of throws. According to Freeze, Geriner could be more accurate with more playing time.
“I think Holden if he ends up being the guy, he’s got to have a lot of reps,” Freeze said in a press conference following the A&M game. “He seemed poised, his throws were inaccurate… but really he was about 1-for-5 on accuracy… You’re talking about a guy we haven’t given quality reps. I think with more reps he could be more accurate… He stands tall in the pocket.”
If he gets more playing time, there could be something there with Geriner.
Geriner doesn’t look like a quarterback that lacks for confidence. He slung the ball around at the end of the A&M game and throws a beautiful ball.
It would be nice to see that confidence put on the field, especially considering how the current rotation at QB looks. Thorne does not look confident in what he’s doing. That may be because of a lack of trust in his receivers, his line… whatever the case may be, he looks shaken at times.
