Sean White will remain Auburn's starter at quarterback for tonight's game against Kentucky, but head coach Gus Malzahn says Jeremy Johnson could also see the field.

"Sean White has done a great job," Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn told

. "He responded to the competition.

"I think each time he plays he gets more and more comfortable."

The news was first reported by Christina Chambers of Alabama News Network.

White started Auburn's loss to Mississippi State and win over San Jose State after junior Jeremy Johnson threw six interceptions in the first three games of the season. He is 26-for-38 for 296 yards and an interception with 15 carries for 47 yards.

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Malzahn opened up the competition between White and Johnson following the team's win over San Jose State. He has refused to tip his hand during the bye week or in the days leading up to tonight's game.

"We'll just see how things go," Malzahn said during the SEC teleconference Wednesday. "We just felt like we needed to open up the competition to bring out the best in everybody."