Anthony Schwartz is going to be a game-time decision for Auburn’s opening game against Oregon.
“We don’t know the answer to that,” said Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn of Schwartz's status. “It could be a game-time situation. We’re hopeful, but we don’t know the answer yet.”
With the 6-foot, 179-pound sophomore's health in question, that could leave Auburn down a starter against Oregon, a team Malzahn describes as one of the best in the country.
The wide receiver injured his hand during fall practice Aug. 5. He underwent a successful procedure to repair the injury, and his status for the season opener had been uncertain since.
During the 2018 season, Schwartz had 27 carries for 211 yards and five touchdowns. He also finished the season with 357 yards receiving and two touchdowns on 22 catches.
Schwartz did not participate in spring workouts as he was competing for the Auburn track and field team during that time.
Schwartz came onto the scene as a freshman in 2018 filling in for an injured Eli Stove, who sat out all but three games while recovering from a torn ACL. Stove and fellow receiver Will Hastings are both back and healthy for the 2019 season after Hastings also missed the majority of the 2018 season while recovering from a torn ACL.
Auburn will take on Oregon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2019 season. Game time is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.
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