Auburn's head coach Hugh Freeze has announced that redshirt freshman Hank Brown will continue to start as quarterback after his impressive debut performance, where he threw for four touchdowns in a 45-19 win over New Mexico. Brown's rise follows a disappointing outing by senior Payton Thorne, who was benched after throwing four interceptions against California. As Auburn prepares for its SEC opener against Arkansas, Brown acknowledges the increased challenge posed by the Razorbacks, describing them as a more fundamentally sound defense. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman noted a shift in Auburn's offensive strategy with Brown, who may focus more on passing than running. Meanwhile, Arkansas is managing its own injury concerns ahead of the match, with some key players potentially available for the game. The matchup is set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Central at Jordan-Hare Stadium.