Payton Thorne passed for a touchdown and ran for another but threw four interceptions as Auburn (1-1) struggled to move the ball consistently. Cal (2-0) got a big game from quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who passed for 233 yards and two scores before leaving with a lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter.

Auburn will start redshirt freshman Hank Brown at quarterback against New Mexico in Week 3, Brandon Marcello confirms, as second-year coach Hugh Freeze looks to spark his struggling offense. Brown will replace senior Payton Thorne,

Auburn’s Week 2 loss has led to a QB switch. According to multiple reports including Rivals' Auburn Sports, the Tigers are set to start redshirt freshman Hank Brown in Saturday’s game vs. New Mexico.