{"id":22959,"date":"2019-08-20T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordoncollegefootball.com\/?p=22959"},"modified":"2025-09-13T15:02:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T19:02:55","slug":"bo-nix-named-auburn-quarterback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2019\/08\/20\/bo-nix-named-auburn-quarterback\/","title":{"rendered":"Bo Nix Named Auburn Quarterback"},"content":{"rendered":"

After much anticipation by the Auburn faithful, true freshman Bo Nix<\/a><\/strong> has been named the starting quarterback for the Tigers. Nix beat out redshirt freshman Joey Gatewood<\/a><\/strong> in a quarterback battle that began back in the spring. Nix will be the fifth starting quarterback under head coach Gus Malzahn<\/a> <\/strong>as he enters his seventh season on the plains.<\/p>\n

Bo Nix Named Auburn Quarterback<\/h2>\n

No one would have been shocked had Gatewood been named the starter for the opener on August 31st<\/sup> against Oregon. With that said, it was only a matter of time before Nix took over the reins as the Auburn signal-caller. As it is his destiny.<\/p>\n

Nix broke several records while in high school in Alabama and led 6A Pinson Valley to back-to-back state championships in 2017 and 2018. The final championship came in his new home stadium, Jordan Hare Stadium. Per 247Sports, Nix was the top dual-threat quarterback in the 2019 class and was ranked as the third-best player in Alabama.<\/p>\n

Nix looks to follow in the footsteps of his father, Patrick Nix<\/a><\/strong>. The elder Nix was on the plains from 1992-1995 and was the starter his final two seasons. He went 17-5-1 as a starter and passed for 4,957 yards with 31 touchdowns. But it is now his son’s time.<\/p>\n

Supporting Cast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cupboard is not bare at Auburn.<\/p>\n

Starting on offense, Nix should get good protection by a much-improved offensive line that is led by five seniors. Sharing the backfield will be a stable of running backs who all bring something special to the table. Lastly, Seth Williams<\/a> <\/strong>and the rest of the receivers will give Nix plenty of options down the field.<\/p>\n

This defense is any quarterback’s best friend. Auburn has a defensive front that is NFL worthy with the likes of Derrick Brown<\/a><\/strong>, Marlon Davidson<\/a><\/strong>, and Nick Coe<\/a><\/strong>. Further, the secondary will be led by seniors Daniel Thomas<\/a><\/strong>, Javaris Davis<\/a><\/strong>, and Jeremiah Dinson<\/a><\/strong>. So, Nix will not be expected or have to score in the 40s each week to be successful.<\/p>\n

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