Prized quarterback recruit Deuce Knight was a longtime Notre Dame commitment. Would he have been in the running to be the Irish starter this fall?

"I know Deuce (Knight) is a great quarterback who can give me the ball however I need it, so that'll be a big plus for me. I think if I did come, I'm probably going to get a year with Deuce, two ...

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze will be leaning on assistant coaches Derrick Nix and Kent Austin in certain situations this year.