Hugh Freeze tried for a few totally different portal quarterbacks. He’s now attempting for a 3rd.
After Auburn had a cup of espresso with switch portal signal-callers Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina) and Devin Leary (NC State), the Tigers have now turned their consideration to a QB that some thought could be a strong slot in Freeze’s the second he entered the switch portal – former Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (per 247Sports’ Chris Hummer).
Sanders, a four-year starter at Oklahoma State was the Big 12 offensive freshman of the yr and made 2nd group All Big-12 in 2019. He has over 9,500 whole yards and 67 touchdowns as a 61% passer. He is a grad switch with one yr of eligibility remaining.
ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill joined The Next Round just a few weeks again to level out that Sanders could be a strong match for Hugh Freeze.
“The first thing I thought when I saw Spencer Sanders going to the transfer portal is one, that he’s using the extra year of eligibility, and two – he would look awfully good in a Hugh Freeze offense,” Luginbill stated.
As far as ability set goes, Sanders is strikingly comparable to considered one of Freeze’s finest quarterbacks at Ole Miss. Take a take a look at his numbers compared to Bo Wallace (Ole Miss, 2012-14):
| Stat Categories | Spencer Sanders | Bo Wallace |
|---|---|---|
|
Passing Yards |
9,553 yards |
9,534 yards - Advertisement -
|
|
Passing Yards Per Game |
233.1 yards |
244.5 yards |
|
Passing Touchdowns Per Game |
1.63 touchdowns |
1.59 touchdowns |
|
Completion Percentage |
61.0% |
63.0% |
|
Rushing Yards |
1,956 yards |
944 yards |
|
Rushing Yards Per Game |
47.7 yards |
24.2 yards |
|
Rushing Touchdowns Per Game |
0.44 touchdowns |
0.49 touchdowns |
|
Total Touchdowns Per Game |
2.07 touchdowns |
2.08 touchdowns |
It’s clear that Auburn is attempting to discover a quarterback to assist the transition in Freeze’s first yr on the Plains whereas incumbent Robby Ashford develops behind him.
Whether or not the Tigers are in a position to land Sanders’ companies is but to be seen. There aren’t any crystal ball predictions on his ultimate vacation spot.
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