New Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne, a transfer from Michigan State, makes his Tiger debut against UMass on Saturday at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.
ADAM COLE AUBURN —- What Hugh Freeze is looking for from Payton Thorn in Saturday’s opener is simple, albeit the Auburn head coach believes UMass could provide a real challenge in accomplishing it.
Facing difficulty against UMass seems a bit confusing on paper. The Minutemen have historically been one of the worst programs at the FBS level, and they lost 11 games last season by an average of more than three touchdowns. The trap coverage concept is one that’s all about creating pressure up front and forcing a quarterback into easy turnovers. It gives a cornerback coverage priority over the flat, with a safety picking up any coverage responsibilities over the top. However, the cornerback usually floats with said wideout to disguise the coverage.
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