Auburn's Jeremy Johnson was supposed to be the next man up after the departure of Nick Marshall. It hasn't gone according to plan, however.

Auburn is 2-1, but after a near-escape from Jacksonville State and a throttling at the hands of LSU, Johnson has been benched by Gus Malzahn.

From Al.com:

*** Sean White is Auburn's new starting quarterback.

*** "Any time you change quarterbacks, it's not an easy decision."

"I feel like he needs a shot right now."

White is a redshirt freshman and former four-star recruit from Hollywood, Fla. 

Auburn hosts Mississippi State on Saturday.