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Auburn looks to put tumultuous offseason in rearview as crowded QB battle, coaching turnover headline spring

Auburn’s offseason was far from normal. Second-year coach Bryan Harsin’s job status stood in limbo for two weeks, a medium-sized village of players transferred out of the program, multiple assistant coaches bailed and instability has emerged as the signature theme of Harsin’s second year on the Plains. It’s no secret that the chefs in the kitchen on the booster side of the program could win every show on the Food Network, and they undoubtedly will be judging every move Harsin makes not only throughout the offseason, but the entire fall as well.

There’s still reason for hope, though, because of some key returning players. Running back Tank Bigsby, one of the best players at his position in the country, decided to stay for his junior season rather than enter the transfer portal. Defensive lineman Derick Hall emerged as a star last season and stud linebacker Owen Pappoe opted to return to the program after missing…

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