Malzahn: QB Nick Marshall back in starting role for No. 24 Auburn against No. 7 Texas A&M
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Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall will start against No. 7 Texas A&M.
Coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday Marshall is the guy Saturday for the 24th-ranked Tigers.
The junior college transfer sat out Auburn's easy win over Western Carolina after injuring a knee against Mississippi. Offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee says Marshall was probably 80 percent healthy for that game and could have played if needed.
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Freshman Jeremy Johnson started in his first college action.
Johnson was 17-of-21 passing for 201 yards and four touchdowns against one interception in his college debut against Western Carolina.
Malzahn says Johnson could still play a role in the offense.
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Marshall has passed for 902 yards and rushed for 288, while gaining 140 yards on the ground in the Ole Miss game.