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Auburn WR Horatio Fields Out Indefinitely With Broken Foot Ahead of Texas A&M

Hugh Freeze named Perry Thompson the immediate replacement following Fields’ surgery.

Overview

  • Fields underwent surgery on Sept. 25 after breaking his foot in a Sept. 23 practice, and no return timetable has been given.
  • SEC availability reports list Fields as out for Saturday’s game at No. 9 Texas A&M, where Auburn enters 3-1 overall and 0-1 in SEC play.
  • Freeze called the senior transfer the leader of the receiver room; Fields ranks third on the team with 12 catches for 106 yards and one touchdown.
  • Sophomore Perry Thompson moves into an expanded role, with freshman Sam Turner preparing to provide additional depth at wideout.
  • Friday’s updates indicated center Connor Lew and defensive end Amaris Williams are expected to play for Auburn, while Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams remains questionable.