Hugh Freeze discussed Auburn's quarterback situation on Greg McElroy and Cole Cubelic's Birmingham radio show.
He’s received heavy criticism for it, but Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has continued to stand behind and support quarterback Payton Thorne.“I believe in our quarterback room,” Freeze said Wednesday on Greg McElroy and Cole Cubelic’s radio show while at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham. “I believe in Kent Austin. I believe that if you have the right pieces around Peyton that we can have success. I think you saw some glimpses of that.
His comment is referencing the bidding wars and large NIL deals often handed out as recruitment for top quarterbacks in the transfer portal. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has previously said publicly that it costs upwards of $1 million to land a good transfer quarterback.NIL has become an ever-increasing factor in recruiting, especially at the position that will garner the most attention, pressure and scrutiny.
Though Freeze may stick with Thorne now, this is his final year with Auburn. It doesn’t mean Freeze would be unwilling to spend big money in the future if the right situation arose.
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