The Tigers offense committed five turnovers in last week's 21-14 loss to Cal. Payton Thorne's four interceptions led to backup Hank Brown getting the start against the Lobos. Redshirt Freshman, Brown first turned heads — completing seven of nine passes for 132 yards — in limited action against Maryland last season in the Music City Bowl.

Hank Brown strums the tune, and Hugh Freeze writes the lyrics, but could it really prove to be a fruitful long-term partnership for the Auburn Tigers?