Analyst says key Auburn transfer must bring ‘A-game’ in 2023

A new era has officially begun for Auburn football under the supervision of head coach Hugh Freeze. So far, the head coach has made a great impression, going hard on the recruiting trail, getting involved in the community, and cleaning up in the transfer portal.

But whether or not Freeze finds success will come down to how the Tigers perform on the field this fall. He has worked hard to prepare the team, adding key talent from the transfer portal and filling in holes on the roster along the offensive line and in other positions.

The marquee transfer, of course, was former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne. Although the Tigers 2022 starter, Robby Ashford, returned this year, there have…