Transfer QB Byrum Brown commits to Auburn, reunites with Alex Golesh

Auburn has landed a new quarterback, Byrum Brown, who transferred from USF. Brown's commitment to the Tigers was announced by ESPN's Pete Thamel. He will reunite with Alex Golesh, who previously coached him at UCF. Brown, with one season of eligibility left, is expected to provide much-needed stability for Auburn's quarterback situation. In the 2025 season, he completed 66.3% of his passes, totaling 3,158 yards with 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Additionally, he rushed for 1,008 yards and 14 touchdowns. Ranked as the No. 18 overall player and No. 7 quarterback in the transfer portal by 247Sports, Brown has shown significant development since his initial recruitment as a lower-ranked player. Over his career at USF, he completed 64.8% of his passes for 7,690 yards and accounted for 92 total touchdowns. His performance in 2025 led USF to