Marshall, Mincy benched at Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall and cornerback Jonathon Mincy won’t start in the Tigers’ opener against Arkansas, while starting guard Alex Kozan is out for the season.

Coach Gus Malzahn made those announcements after the defending Southeastern Conference champions finished their first practice. He didn’t say how long Marshall or Mincy will remain on the bench against the Razorbacks on Aug. 30.

Marshall was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and a window tint violation during a July traffic stop.

Mincy, who has 29 career starts, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana in June.