Auburn football threw four interceptions and coughed up a fumble in an ugly home loss to Arkansas in its SEC opener.

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.

For the second time in three weeks, Auburn quarterbacks struggled. Neither Hank Brown nor Payton Thorne had a great day against Arkansas although the latter did provide a little more juice. Either way,