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Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14) celebrates a touchdown with Auburn tight end C.J. Uzomah (81) Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, during the first quarter of the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

AUBURN, Alabama -- Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has decided not to bring quarterback Nick Marshall to SEC Media Days in the wake of the quarterback's citation for marijuana possession on Friday, according to a team spokesman.

In Marshall's place, Malzahn is bringing senior tight end C.J. Uzomah.

Malzahn plans to address Marshall's situation on Monday.

Up until now, Malzahn has released one statement on his returning quarterback, a statement released Friday night after Marshall's citation.

"I am aware of the situation that happened earlier today with Nick," Malzahn said. "I'm very disappointed and I will address it with him accordingly."

Uzomah, a starter who was named to the John Mackey Award watch list last week, is a fan favorite who is comfortable in an interview setting, and he's coming off a season in which he caught 11 passes for 154 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner against Mississippi State.

Removing Marshall from Auburn's Media Days lineup -- a list that also includes center Reese Dismukes and defensive tackle Gabe Wright -- comes after Marshall was cited for possession of "8-9 grams" of marijuana on Friday in Reynolds, Georgia.

The returning starter, widely considered a Heisman Trophy candidate after producing 3,044 total yards and 26 total touchdowns last season and directing four fourth-quarter comebacks, is Auburn's first returning starter since Brandon Cox in 2007.