With the Tide’s 56-0 defeat of Eastern Illinois behind it, its focus has now shifted to preparing for a 5-6 Auburn team with nothing to lose on Saturday, as well as the three quarterbacks who have started throughout the season.
The Tigers secured Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold over the offseason, someone who many Alabama players and fans may remember from last season. However, after starting the season off with a 3-4 record, Auburn benched him.
Senior quarterback Ashton Daniels got the start in the Tigers’ eighth game against Arkansas and led them to a win, although it was mainly a result of Auburn’s stifling rush attack, as Daniels only threw for 77 yards.