3 reserves gone from AU football team

AUBURN, Ala. -- Three Auburn football players will not return for their second season.

Linebacker/safety Marcus Jemison, defensive lineman JoMarcus Savage and safety Christian Thompson have left the team, according to Auburn spokesman Kirk Sampson. It wasn't clear if they left of their own accord or were dismissed.

Thompson was the only one of the three to see action as a freshman. He had one tackle but played a bigger role during the spring with starters Zac Etheridge and Mike McNeil limited by injuries.

Jemison and Savage had redshirted after sustaining injuries.