Auburn fans just witnessed the birth of something special. True freshman quarterback Deuce Knight exploded in his first start, torching Mercer 62-17 inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. From the opening 75-yard touchdown strike to Malcolm Simmons, it was clear Auburn football had found its spark for the future.

Under Derrick Nix’s play-calling, the Tigers racked up 547 total yards — Knight finished 15-of-20 for 239 yards and two touchdowns through the air while adding 162 on the ground. Auburn converted 7-of-11 third downs, forced turnovers, and locked down defensively after halftime, allowing only 100 yards the rest of the way.

This episode dives deep into how Knight’s poise, accuracy, and leadership revived Auburn’s offense. We also break down what this means for the upcoming Iron Bowl and the battle for QB2 behind Ashton Daniels.

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