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

Thorne threw a career-best five touchdowns against the Warhawks. Will he find a similar rhythm against Texas A&M and Alabama?

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,

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.

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.

The Tigers (4-6) blasted UL-Monroe 48-14 behind brilliant days from quarterback Payton Thorne and receiver Cam Coleman. With losses in 5 of its last 6 games, Auburn finally found some rhythm and produced its best offensive day since Sept. 14.