The former top-15 quarterback prospect was buried on the quarterback depth chart for the entirety of his Auburn tenure.

From a starting quarterback to a veteran punter, here's a rundown of Auburn football's biggest needs to address in December's transfer portal window.

Along with Riley entering the portal, Auburn will lose tight ends Luke Deal and Rivaldo Fairweather who are out of eligibility. Senior tight end Brandon Frazier is expected to return in 2025 after suffering a season-ending foot injury in 2024 and sophomore tight end Rico Walker also remains on the roster.