DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.

His second game will feature a different quarterback, and it could be Jackson Arnold or Deuce Knight on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers host FCS opponent Mercer, which is on a nine-game winning streak.

Daniels completed 31 of 44 passes for 353 yards in a 45-38 overtime loss at Vanderbilt. Durkin, however, decided to preserve the Stanford transfer's redshirt status by sitting him for this week's game before bringing him back for the Iron Bowl against Alabama.

"I think it's tremendous for this program and also for him," Durkin said Monday. "I think he has great football ahead of him, so we are going to do that."

If Arnold starts. he will be making his 10th appearance. He has thrown for 1,

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