Auburn QB Depth Chart Analysis | Tristan Ti’a Behind #2 Byrum Brown | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn’s quarterback room continues to take shape and the addition of Tristan Ti’a brings clarity to what the staff is trying to accomplish heading into the 2025 season. With Byron Brown firmly established as the starter, the real conversation centers on the depth behind him and what that means for Auburn football both now and in the years ahead. Tristan Ti’a arrives from Oregon State with limited college snaps but a profile that makes sense for where Auburn currently sits. This move was never about chasing a headline name. It was about adding competition, efficiency, and another developmental option with eligibility remaining. In a quarterback room that lacked experience behind Brown, Ti’a immediately becomes a factor in the QB2 discussion. The breakdown in this episode focuses on what Ti’a actually brings to the table. The completion percentage. The size and athletic profile. The ability to operate within structure and deliver the ball on time. Auburn did not add Ti’a expecting him to replace Byron Brown. The goal is to create a real competition for the backup role while also keeping an eye on the future. That future matters. Brown is widely viewed as a bridge quarterback and a very good one. Internally there is confidence he can put up numbers and lead Auburn to wins. Those wins are critical because they create opportunities to evaluate younger quarterbacks in live action. Without separation on the scoreboard, development stalls. This discussion also dives into the pressure on Alex Golesh to finally stabilize the quarterback position long term. Auburn has cycled through starters for years. Whether that cycle continues or finally breaks will depend on development, not just portal additions. This is context driven analysis of where Auburn’s quarterback room truly stands and why Tristan Ti’a fits into a much larger plan. Chapters 00:00 Tristan Ti’a joins Auburn 03:15 QB2 competition breakdown 07:50 NIL and roster construction 11:45 2027 quarterback outlook 15:40 Can Auburn develop the next starter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices