Auburn QB Payton Thorne took the podium following the loss after going 14-for-27 with 165 yards and one touchdown with four interceptions added on. Here is what he had to say after the game regarding his own performance and the team’s performance.

AUBURN — Auburn football benched quarterback Hank Brown after a three-interception first half during the Arkansas game Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Payton Thorne got the second half start after being benched for Brown the previous week against New Mexico. Auburn finished with 72 passing yards in the first half as it trailed 7-0 at the break.

Payton Thorne's four interceptions against Cal in a Week 2 loss have ignited a quarterback discourse on the Plains, but for now, Auburn coach Hugh Freeze will ride with the veteran second-year starter by way of Michigan State because of what happens during the week -- despite a brutal showing on Saturday.