Bo Nix tweets message following season-ending injury reveal
The Auburn Tigers were dealt some devastating news on Sunday. Starting quarterback Bo Nix is going to be out for the season after breaking his ankle against Mississippi State. He will miss the final two games of the season against South Carolina and Alabama, plus whichever bowl game Auburn ends up in.
Nix sent out a message after the news had gotten out about his injury. He quoted some of his favorite scripture and said he will begin his “road to recovery” on Monday.
“Bones break and things change, but God is always the same,” Nix said in a tweet on Sunday. “One of my favorite verses is John 13:7, “Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I’m doing, but later you will understand”. The Lord’s timing is our schedule. The road to recovery begins tomorrow.”
Nix finished the second half against Mississippi State, despite the injury. He finished 27 of 41 with 377 yards and two touchdowns in the shocking loss. Throughout the latter stages, you can visibly see the quarterback limping and in clear discomfort.
At one point in the season, Auburn benched Nix for poor performances against Georgia State. TJ Finley was inserted to avoid what could have been an all-time upset. Since then, Nix has performed well against the likes of LSU and Arkansas, finally showing some consistency — something he has struggled with throughout his career.
He has thrown for 2,294 yards this season, with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. Nix could still return to the Plains next season, even as a senior, due to having an extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19.
Finley will now take over for Auburn, who need at least one win to finish the season above .500. The LSU transfer’s numbers are okay in limited action, completing 51.5% of throws for 275 yards and two touchdowns. A majority of the numbers came in the comeback against Georgia State.