Sean White Injury: Updates on Auburn QB's Status and Return

Auburn quarterback Sean White appeared to be a late scratch for the Tigers' game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 5 because of an apparent shoulder injury. While he made a surprise entrance in the game, he was forced back out of the lineup. It is unclear when he will be able to return.

Continue for updates.

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Johnson to Start Over White vs. Alabama

Saturday, Nov. 26

Auburn announced Jeremy Johnson will be given the start against Alabama on Saturday, though it is unclear whether White will be active for the Iron Bowl.

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White Plays vs. Vanderbilt

Saturday, Nov. 5

White started the second half against Vanderbilt on Saturday, per Brandon Marcello of Auburn 247.

This was a surprising development, as the school announced White was out shortly before kickoff, and Michael Niziolek of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported John Franklin III stepped in to make his first career start.

The extent of White's setback and exactly when he got hurt is unclear. 

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White Essential to Auburn Offense

White has done a solid job of managing the offensive attack when healthy. 

He told Tom Green of AL.com in early October that he was just trying to keep himself prepared for whatever opportunities arose during the year:

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I mean, just trying to make it every day, get better as a quarterback, get better as a person and I felt like I have a role on this team and have a plan, and Coach Malzahn and God have a plan for me. I'm just going with the flow right now; I'm not stressing, thinking forward to the future. I'm just going one day at a time right now.

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Auburn has a difficult opponent against Alabama on Saturday, to say the least. Johnson will need to be careful with the football and faces a stout defensive front led by Jonathan Allen that is sure to bring pressure all game long.