Coach Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that Chris Todd will start for the ninth-ranked Tigers Saturday against Southern Miss. He said that was the plan, even before Kodi Burns was injured in the opener.
Burns, who started that game, sustained a cut on his left leg in the third quarter. He practiced Tuesday on a limited basis and Tuberville said Burns wouldn't play unless he's fully recovered because he is a running quarterback.
Tuberville also said receiver James Swinton won't play unless he can return to practice by Wednesday from a hamstring injury. Running back and return man Tristan Davis is expected to play.
He missed the opener with an ankle injury.
Auburn quarterback Chris Todd, left, throws over the arms of Louisiana-Monroe's Victor Gains in the second half of Auburn's win on Saturday. / photo: Associated Press
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