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A lingering knee injury has forced Sean White to the sideline, and Jeremy Johnson will start at quarterback tonight for Auburn against Texas A&M.
Jeremy Johnson, who is 44-of-75 (58.7%) for 517 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions, will start 4th game for Auburn
— Bryan Matthews (@BMattAU) November 8, 2015
When the Tigers came out for pregame warmups, White joined them, but only watched as Johnson warmed up.
Sean White has not thrown a pass in pre-game warmups tonight. Jeremy Johnson continuing to warm up but White just standing & watching. — Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) November 7, 2015
White injured his knee in the Tigers’ 54-46 four-overtime loss to Arkansas on Oct. 24. He played in Auburn’s 27-19 loss to Ole Miss last week, but was not 100 percent and was replaced by Johnson at times, including an unsuccessful Hail Mary attempt on the game’s final play.
On Saturday, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn expressed confidence in Johnson, who started the Tigers’ first three games this season. White had started the last four games at quarterback.
More Gus Malzahn on Jeremy Johnson’s start: “He practiced well and had a great attitude, and he’s ready.” Tigers vs. Texas A&M at 6:30
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 8, 2015
White, who has passed for 1,063 yards and a touchdown, could play in an emergency, but Malzahn plans to use Johnson and Jonathan Wallace at quarterback first.
Sean White available but ONLY in emergency situation, says Gus Malzahn. It’s Jeremy Johnson, then Jonathan Wallace https://t.co/AYCtJ0L4EG — Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 8, 2015
Auburn will also be missing safety Tray Matthews, who did not dress due to an undisclosed injury and was watching from the sideline. Nick Ruffin started the game in Matthews’ place.
Tray Matthews isn’t in uniform for Auburn today — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 8, 2015
