Bryan Harsin updates the Auburn QB situation entering LSU week
AUBURN – It’s another week of How the Auburn Quarterback World Turns with LSU coming to town. The official depth chart has Robby Ashford listed as the starter, with freshman Holden Geriner and starter T.J. Finley listed as the “or” second-string quarterback.
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Auburn Live first reported last week that Zach Calzada was opting for a medical redshirt and would not be available this season. Nothing has changed with Calzada since our initial reporting.
Head coach Bryan Harsin said on Monday that Finley “will practice” this week and prepare to play. From talking to people around the program, Finley’s availability would best be described as questionable entering the week of practice.
Ashford’s first start saw him complete 67 percent of his passes on 18 attempts for 127 yards, while adding 46 yards rushing and one touchdown. More importantly, Ashford didn’t throw an interception or fumble the ball. It’s the first game this season in which Auburn’s offense hasn’t turned the ball over.
Geriner played nine snaps while Ashford was on the sideline after a minor injury. Geriner finished 2-for-3 passing of eight yards and was sacked twice.
Harsin feels confident both Ashford and Geriner will be better prepared for this coming Saturday after a whirlwind week of not exactly knowing the plan heading into Missouri.
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“I thought Robby managed this well. He made some good throws, utilized his legs. His demeanor on the sideline was really good. That’s something to build on. He’s got that experience,” Harsin said.
“(Geriner) was good. It didn’t look that productive when he was out there. You can imagine running out there, right? You can practice a certain way, do all these things, but when you run on the field — the juices are flowing. He’s still going to be a guy we keep in the mix.
“He was really good last week, his preparation. You walk in there on Monday and he’s sitting in the coaches’ office watching film. He’s going to prepare to play the position — he’s got it. He was thrown right in there. He’ll have himself prepared this week.”
Through four games, the Auburn quarterbacks have thrown six interceptions and two touchdowns. The passing attack ranks 103rd nationally at 202 yards per game, 105th in QB rating, 110th in attempts per game, 85th in completion percentage and 102nd in total passing yards.
