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Byrum Brown makes Davey O'Brien's Great 8 after performance against Georgia

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Byrum Brown makes Davey O'Brien's Great 8 after performance against Georgia
Summary

Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown has been named to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 list following his Week 7 performance against Georgia. He threw for 150 yards and rushed for 115 yards, marking his second consecutive game with over 100 passing and rushing yards. Brown's four straight games with at least one passing and one rushing touchdown ties him with former Auburn quarterbacks Cam Newton and Nick Marshall. He was also named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts. Auburn is set to face LSU on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

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  • •Brown recognized on Davey O'Brien Great 8 list after Week 7.
  • •He accumulated 150 passing yards and 115 rushing yards against Georgia.
  • •Brown has scored passing and rushing touchdowns in four straight games.
  • •He was awarded SEC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • •Auburn will play LSU in their next game on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.
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Byrum Brown makes the Davey O'Brien's Great 8 quarterback award list for his Week 7 performance in Athens.

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