AUBURN, Ala.-- On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers dominated the Mercer Bears with a final score of 62-17. It was a game of firsts for the Tigers; it was Deuce Knight’s first start at quarterback as well as DJ Durkin’s first home game as the interim head coach of the Tigers.

Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight put on a show for fans Saturday with a six touchdown performance versus Mercer.

Freshman Deuce Knight accounts for six touchdowns in first start while defense forces four turnovers ahead of pivotal Iron Bowl.

Auburn freshman quarterback Deuce Knight scores his first career college football touchdown in Week 13 against Mercer

Sumrall has recently been a favorite candidate for the Auburn job among betting sites and college football analysts. He has an impressive coaching record: he is 17-7 during his two seasons at Tulane and achieved a 23-4 record in his two years with the Troy Trojans.

The Auburn Tigers (4-6) face the Mercer Bears (9-1) in what should be an intriguing non-conference college football tilt taking place in Week 13.

Mercer’s passing offense is the team’s biggest strength and a major reason why it enters this game 9-1. Freshman quarterback Braden Atkinson leads the FCS in passing yards and has thrown for 300 or more yards in six straight games.

College football rumors are heating up about the coaching carousel, and Auburn may have already found the program's new coach.