Hank Brown’s outstanding Auburn starting debut, in which he maneuvered through difficult conditions without committing any major errors, did not surprise Trent Dilfer.
According to the former NFL quarterback, one of Brown’s best traits is his ability to recognize danger and make wise decisions. Dilfer compared it to a golf swing and stated, “He’s never going to make it worse.” It will always be comparable or superior. He’s comparable to an elite Scottie Scheffler or Tiger Woods in that they don’t give games away. They won’t give it up even if they lose. With luck, Hank will make his pars and birdies while avoiding bogeys. Following a strong debut against New Mexico, Brown is getting ready for this Saturday’s Southeastern Conference match against Arkansas, which will be his second college start. first game for each squad. Despite facing more highly regarded opponents, he was able to secure the position of top backup behind Payton Thorne. When Thorne struggled and ended up throwing four interceptions in a defeat to California, he took over as the starting quarterback.
With four touchdown throws to four different receivers in his debut, Brown completed 17 of 25 passes for 235 yards. I have a lot of cleaning to do, he wrote Dilfer after the game.
The New Mexico defense, which was ranked worst in the FBS, had only recently moved up to No. 132, so that performance was unexpected. It’s time to face the Razorbacks.
“There will be a noticeable increase in competition,” Brown conceded. We’ll be up against a more formidable defense than we had last week. For the task, I’m thrilled. The Music City Bowl was his only game action of the previous season, and he had a strong showing coming off the bench.
It was a difficult road for Brown to get to Auburn and the SEC. He guided the Nashville team of Dilfer’s Lipscomb Academy to a debut, Brown completed 17 of 25 throws for 235 yards, finding four different receivers for touchdowns. He contacted Dilfer after the game, saying, “Lots to clean up.”
That display was against a New Mexico defense that had only recently moved up to the 132nd spot in the FBS rankings, from its previous ranking of last. The Razorbacks are now in wait.
This will undoubtedly be a step up in the competition, Brown conceded. Compared to previous week, their defense will be more formidable. The challenge excites me. His only game action at the time was in last year’s Music City Bowl, where he had a strong effort coming off the bench.
According to Freeze, who has long thought Brown possesses unique qualities, “I’ve always sensed he had that ‘It’ factor.” We will soon find out how high that level is in relation to the rest of the SEC.
Brown was a three-star recruit and the nation’s No. 71 quarterback prospect, per the 247Sports composite rankings, despite not being a highly recruited player.
