Auburn football depth chart vs. San Jose State: Starters change at receiver, offensive line
AUBURN — Does Auburn football have a quarterback controversy? Not according to Bryan Harsin's depth chart entering Week 2 against San Jose State.
The Tigers continue to list T.J. Finley as the lone starter above Oregon transfer Robby Ashford on the two-deep, despite the series of events that unfolded in a 42-16 win against Mercer potentially complicating the matter. Ashford played as early as the first drive, and he finished 4-for-7 with 100 passing yards and 68 rushing yards while Finley (9-for-14) threw two interceptions.
Instead, the only changes from opening week are position battles resolved at receiver and right guard. Junior Ja'Varrius Johnson, after his 117 yards Saturday as a backup, leapfrogged redshirt freshman Tar'Varish at the H receiver (slot) role. Dawson is now the No. 2.
Last week, the only "OR" at a starting position on the depth chart was right guard: Keiondre Jones and Kam Stutts shared the top spot. Now Stutts is listed alone as the starter. He played 32 snaps against Mercer; Jones played 31.
Auburn (1-0) hosts the San Jose State Spartans (1-0) on Saturday (6:30 p.m. CT, ESPNU) at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Here is the full depth chart.
Quarterback
The starter:T.J. Finley, jr.
The reserves: Robby Ashford, r-fr.
Running back
The starter: Tank Bigsby, jr.
The reserve: Jarquez Hunter, so.
Receiver
The starters: Shedrick Jackson (X), sr.; Malcolm Johnson Jr. (Z), jr.; Ja'Varrius Johnson (H), jr.
The reserves: Camden Brown (X), fr.; Koy Moore (Z), so.; Tar'Varish Dawson (H), r-fr.
Tight end
The starter: John Samuel Shenker, sr.
The reserves: Luke Deal, jr.
Offensive line
The starters: Kilian Zierer (LT), sr.; Brandon Council (LG), sr.; Tate Johnson (C), jr.; Keiondre Jones (RG), jr. OR Kameron Stutts (LG), sr.; Austin Troxell (RT), sr.
The reserves: Brenden Coffey (LT), sr.; Jeremiah Wright (LG), jr. OR Jalil Irvin (LG), sr.; Avery Jernigan (C), so. OR Jalil Irvin (C), sr.; Alec Jackson (RT), sr.
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Defensive line
The starters: Colby Wooden, jr.; Marcus Harris, jr.; Jayson Jones (nose), so.
The reserves: Morris Joseph Jr., sr.; Jeffrey M'ba, so.; Marquis Burks (nose), sr.
Edge
The starters: Derick Hall, sr.; Eku Leota, sr.
The reserves: Dylan Brooks, so.; Marcus Bragg, sr.
Linebacker
The starters: Owen Pappoe, sr.; Cam Riley, jr.
The reserves: Wesley Steiner, jr.; Eugene Asante, jr. OR Jake Levant, so.
Cornerback
The starters: Nehemiah Pritchett, jr.; Jaylin Simpson, jr.
The reserves: D.J. James, sr.; Keionte Scott, so. OR J.D. Rhym, fr.
Safety
The starter: Zion Puckett, jr.; Donovan Kaufman, so.
The reserves: Craig McDonald, so. OR Marquise Gilbert, so.; Cayden Bridges, r-fr.
Kicker
The starter: Anders Carlson, sr.
The reserve: Alex McPherson, fr.
Punter
The starter: Oscar Chapman, jr.
The reserve: Alex McPherson, fr.
Returner
Punts: Ja'Varrius Johnson, jr. OR Keionte Scott, so.
Kickoffs: Nehemiah Pritchett, jr. OR Jarquez Hunter, so.
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