If he can do that and continue to take care of the ball, Auburn should continue to see its offense improve and take shape as the calendar flips past the first month of the season. Malzahn also pointed to the fact that Nix hasn’t had too much time since fall camp to work on timing with a fully healthy receiving corps. Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks down field to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. Share this article 87 shares share tweet text email link Joe Vitale. “I think that’s the key,” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said. And the good thing is, he knows. He has been far from flashy so far, but Nix has shown poise in big situations — first in orchestrating the game-winning touchdown drive to defeat Oregon in Week 1, and again this past weekend while making his first true road start in front of a hostile crowd of 101,681. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated. Williams 2 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 12:35 (AUB 38–0), AUB – Shaun Shivers 9 rushes, 55 yds, 1 TD, SAM – Kendall Watson 3 receptions, 17 yds, ALA – Joseph Bulovas 43 yd field goal, 8:27 (ALA 3–0), AUB – Anders Carlson 43 yd field goal, 7:04 (TIE 10–10), AUB – Smoke Monday 29 yd interception return (Anders Carlson kick), 5:36 (AUB 17–10), AUB – Anders Carlson 53 yd field goal, 0:00 (ALA 31–27), AUB – Anders Carlson 43 yd field goal, 11:49 (ALA 31–30), AUB – Zakoby McClain 100 yd interception return (Anders Carlson kick), 6:31 (AUB 37–31), AUB – Anders Carlson 44 yd field goal, 0:49 (AUB 40–38), AUB – Shaun Shivers 11 yd run (Shedrick Jackson pass from, UAT – Mac Jones 26–39, 335 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT, AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 16 rushes, 114 yds, AUB – Anders Carlson 24 yd field goal, 12:17 (AUB 3–0), MINN – Michael Lantz 40 yd field goal, 6:36 (TIE 3–3), AUB – Noah Igbinoghene 96 yd kickoff return (Anders Carlson kick), 6:23 (AUB 10–3), MINN – Mohamed Ibrahim 16 yd run (Michael Lantz kick), 4:05 (TIE 10–10), MINN – Bryce Witham 1 yd pass from Seth Green (Michael Lantz kick), 7:09 (MINN 17–10), MINN – Tyler Johnson 2 yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz kick), 0:32 (MINN 24–17), AUB – JaTarvious Whitlow 3 yd run (Anders Carlson kick), 5:04 (TIE 24–24), MINN – Tyler Johnson 73 yd pass from Tanner Morgan (Michael Lantz kick), 10:26 (MINN 31–24), This page was last edited on 7 September 2020, at 17:30. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Nix’s ability to take care of the ball and manage games has been critical for the true freshman as he maneuvers through his first month as a college quarterback. The 2021 spring FCS playoff format has been approved. Home . he threw a pair of first-half interceptions against the Ducks before orchestrating a second-half comeback, Nix was overall pleased with his showing on the road, didn’t start catching passes until two and a half weeks ago. Schwartz was injured on the third day of practice and didn’t start catching passes until two and a half weeks ago — and his Olympic-caliber speed is something that takes time to adjust to as a passer. The Women's National Basketball Players Association and players of the WNBA announced today the partnership with Rock the Vote, NBA... Candace Parker has been named the 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year the league announced today. The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits. Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks down field to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. See team leaders for passing, rushing, receiving & defensive stats. Sorry the page you were looking for cannot be found. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. The one-time format will be a unique one. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28–10. 2nd and 10 at AU20 Less than 36 hours earlier, Alyssa Thomas missed the majority of game two following a shoulder injury. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)AP.