Jeremy Johnson started the 2014 season as Auburn's starting quarterback due to the suspended Nick Marshall. He began the game 8/8. He finished 12/16 with 243 yards. That was in one half. The hype machine that began with his performances against Western Carolina and Florida Atlantic in 2013 was officially off and running.
I'll never forget how many times the gentleman behind me lamented all through the 2014 season that Nick Marshall was playing quarterback instead of Jeremy Johnson. Any time there was an incomplete pass, he would say "I don't know why Malzahn isn't playing Johnson." I truly wish I sat in front of him this season, as well, just so I could ask him if he missed Marshall, yet.