Cam Coleman caught three of Payton Thorne's career-best five passing touchdowns, and Auburn defeated Louisiana-Monroe 48-14.

Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne will battle through an injury and start Saturday for the Tigers, according to Auburn Live’s Justin Hokanson. “Auburn QB Payton Thorne will start today, per AU Sports Network,

After missing practice during Auburn’s bye week due to a shoulder injury, Payton Thorne is expected to start against Louisiana-Monroe, according to a report from 247Sports. Thorne suffered the injury to his throwing shoulder during the second half of Auburn’s loss to Vanderbilt on Nov.

Cam Coleman caught three of Payton Thorne's career-high five touchdown passes and Auburn breezed to a 48-14 rout over visiting Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday afternoon at Auburn, Ala. Coleman, a freshman,

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe. Tigers coach Hugh Freeze said Thorne did not practice during the open date last week after injuring his right, throwing shoulder in a loss to Vanderbilt and that it’s still not fully healed.

Cam Coleman caught three of Payton Thorne's career-best five passing touchdowns, and Auburn defeated Louisiana-Monroe 48-14 on Saturday.