On a Sunday, this is news. But it’s not unexpected.
And depending on how you look at it, it’s either a really big deal or not a big deal at all.
The obvious should be pointed out before we get into both discussions: We’re talking about the backup quarterback, not the starter. Right off the bat, that’s a good thing. Auburn returns one of the nation’s top signal-callers in the country in Stidham.
Why naming the backup QB is a big deal
Last season, Stidham’s first as Auburn quarterback, his backup was Malik Willis, a last-minute addition to the 2017 recruiting class.