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Strong Start for QB Johnson, Lashlee Says

Quarterback Jeremy Johnson and other Auburn football players earned praise on Friday. This report features news, notes and quotes from preseason practices.

Offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee (left) talks to head coach Gus Malzahn at Friday’s practice.

Auburn, Ala.--With four practices in the books offensive coordinator, Rhett Lashlee, said Auburn’s offense as a whole has been solid and his No. 1 quarterback, Jeremy Johnson, has stepped up his performance to a higher level.

“There has been a lot of good intensity at practice, a lot of good competition,” Lashlee said on Friday evening.