Transfer Quarterback Jackson Arnold Ranks No. 7 in SEC Preseason Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the 2025 college football season looms, rankings for top players start to surface, including the Auburn Tigers and the SEC.
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The Tigers under Hugh Freeze anticipate their new starting quarterback, Oklahoma Sooners transfer Jackson Arnold, to be a huge part of their success.
After an unfortunate second season at Oklahoma, primarily due to injuries to pass catchers, he struggled and is now at Auburn for a much needed change of scenery.
CBS Sports’ Josh Pate has released his SEC preseason quarterback rankings, and has Arnold as the No. 7-ranked quarterback in the conference.
Florida’s DJ Lagway, Texas’ Arch Manning, and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers rounds out the top three of his rankings.
Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11).Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Arnold has a tremendous opportunity to exceed expectations and make the jump that he was expected to have as a former five-star recruit.
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Once seen as the No. 4 quarterback in his recruiting class behind Manning, UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava, and Oregon’s Dante Moore, now has a chance to get back to his elite status, and can do so in Auburn.
Cam Coleman will be a name to watch this year, as he was the No. 4-ranked recruit in the 2024 class, and had an explosive first year. The dynamic between Arnold and Coleman creates a lot of promise for the Tigers offense.
Parlay those players with the No. 8 recruiting class in the country in 2025, highlighted by five-star quarterback Deuce Knight. Likely not seeing time due to Arnold, will have the chance to train with him as they both look to improve their games.
The Tigers kick off their 2025 season with a road matchup against the Baylor Bears before a two-game homestand prior to diving into their difficult SEC schedule.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
