In a major offseason development, Auburn football has lost one of its promising signal‑callers as the quarterback room continues to reshape following a wave of transfer activity.
The departure adds more intrigue to the Tigers’ offseason while providing Ole Miss with a much‑needed boost at the position. \
The move comes as the Rebels look to solidify their depth under center after losing backup quarterback Austin Simmons to the portal and facing uncertainty around future eligibility for other signal‑callers. The Rebels’ need for stability at quarterback has been a headline storyline in Oxford this week.
The player making the move is former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a five‑star recruit out of Lucedale, Mississippi, who announced his commitment to Ole Miss through the transfer portal. Knight was highly ranked in the 2025 recruiting class and brings both passing and rushing ability to a Rebels offense in transition.
Knight saw limited but impactful action during his true freshman season at Auburn in 2025. In two appearances, he totaled 259 passing yards with two passing touchdowns, and added 178 rushing yards with four rushing scores, showing the dual‑threat skill set that made him a coveted recruit coming out of high school.
His commitment arrives at a critical juncture for Ole Miss, which reached the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2025 but now faces turnover at one of the most important positions on the field. Knight’s four years of remaining eligibility give the Rebels a long‑term option as they look to maintain offensive continuity.
For Auburn, the departure marks another change in the quarterback room and adds to a list of players moving on via the transfer portal. As spring practices approach, the Tigers will have to stack depth and continue reshaping the roster under a new coaching regime.