If anyone needs a spring game, its Sean White. It's not like he is a prolific talent that has nothing else to show and prove.
Auburn will have a QB controversy if Stidham shines in that game. My bet is that he will. From seeing him in action in the Big XII, he is a competent QB that hasn't had good protection and has gotten killed, especially against OU.
The fan base will heel turn and call for Stidham to be the starter. The only thing I disagree with is Sean White transferring. Malzahn will not go away from a 2 QB system. Sean White has a place on the team since there's not any other QB's that are better or have more experience than him and Stidham has injury problems too. He is just one play away, as they say.
I'm not sure about Auburn's incoming QB recruit(s). Are they talented enough to compete in year 1? Malzahn is coaching for his job. I'm sure he'll do everything possible to keep his job, even play a true freshman.