Byrum Brown has officially departed from South Florida to join Auburn, where he will reunite with his former coach Alex Golesh. The quarterback”s transfer marks a significant move in the college football landscape, as he is regarded as one of the top remaining quarterbacks in the transfer portal.
The 6-foot-3, 231-pound signal-caller had an impressive season, throwing for 3,158 yards and 28 touchdown passes, while also rushing for 1,008 yards and scoring 14 times on the ground. His total of 42 touchdowns tied him with Indiana”s Heisman-winning quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, for the highest in college football during the last season.
Brown has spent all four years of his collegiate career with the Bulls, showcasing his talent particularly during his standout sophomore year, when he accumulated 3,292 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, alongside 809 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. However, his junior season was cut short following a broken leg sustained in a game against Tulane in late September.
Despite the injury setback, Brown played a crucial role in keeping the Bulls competitive as they pursued the American title and a potential College Football Playoff berth. Unfortunately, a late-season downturn, including losses to Memphis and Navy, dashed those hopes.
As he transitions to Auburn, Brown will be joining a program looking to regain its footing in the SEC. The Tigers recently made a change in leadership, bringing in Golesh, who is already familiar with Brown”s playing style from their time together at USF, where they achieved a 23-15 record over the past three seasons.
The upcoming season presents an opportunity for both Brown and Golesh to find success in a challenging conference, as Auburn is eager to improve upon a disappointing 5-7 record from the previous season. Following a 3-3 start, the team parted ways with coach Hugh Freeze on November 2.
