As Auburn looks to salvage what’s fast becoming a lost season, they may have no choice but rely on the quarterback who was at least partially responsible for it hurling toward the junkyard in the first place.
In a surprising development, the university confirmed to Brandon Marcello of al.com this morning that an injury may keep Sean White from playing in today’s game against Ole Miss. White sustained the injury against Arkansas last week, although this is the first time the issue has been raised publicly.
The specific nature of the injury hasn’t been detailed, and White will be a game-time decision.
White has started the past four games for the Tigers, going 2-2 in that span. While White has yet to throw a touchdown in his 97 attempts, he’s also thrown just one interception. Which brings us to the former starter.
In his first three starts this season, Jeremy Johnson threw six interceptions in his 72 attempts while completing under 60 percent of his passes. While the Tigers were 2-1 in his starts, he was yanked as White took over for the Sept. 26 game against Mississippi State.
Auburn is currently 4-3 and must win two of its last five games -- vs. No. 19 Ole Miss, at Texas A&M, vs. Georgia, Vs. Idaho, Vs. No. 7 Alabama -- to become bowl-eligible.
UPDATED 11:31 a.m. ET: In the end, the uncertainty was much ado about nothing.
Sean White announced as starting quarterback for Auburn
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