Can Arnold, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2023, unlock his potential Hugh Freeze at Auburn after uneven results at Oklahoma?

Auburn finished the 2024 season in the top third of the SEC in most passing categories as Payton Thorne threw for 2,713 yards and 21 touchdowns. Arnold is considered a more talented player than Thorne, and Hugh Freeze has a long history of developing quarterbacks.

Jackson Arnold, a former consensus five-star prospect and Oklahoma quarterback, announced his commitment to the Tigers on Saturday. Much like his status as a high school prospect, Arnold was highly regarded in this transfer portal cycle. He was a consensus top-50 portal prospect and a top-10 player at his position.