Texas A&M Football: 3 takeaways from complete win vs. Auburn

Texas A&M football played a strong, complete game against Auburn and won 31-20 on the Plains. What did we learn from this one about both of these teams?

The Aggies and the Tigers play close almost every time they face each other and this season was no exception. Despite the Aggies pulling away in the fourth quarter, it was a close matchup that taught us a lot about both of these teams. The Aggies clinched second place in the SEC West, behind Alabama, as they improved to 7-1 on the season.

What exactly did we learn about this one?

3. Bo Nix isn’t ready to win the big game.

Bo Nix is a strong sophomore quarterback. However, this game showed us that he is not ready to win the big game that will change the complexion of a season whether it be for his team or for another. He could have been the one to really ruin Texas A&M’s season and push them out of the Playoff conversation, but he wasn’t able to do that.

Nix finished 15-for-23 and was just unable to really get his team, including a strong group of receivers, in control of the game. Even at the times that the Tigers did have the lead, his defense couldn’t stop the Aggies from scoring and he couldn’t put the Tigers out to a commanding lead that would have allowed Auburn to be victorious. He did put up 49 yards on the ground and did make some game-changing plays with his legs, including a first-half touchdown, but it wasn’t enough for a win.

Maybe as the seasons wear on during his time at Auburn he will get better and be able to win the big game that will change seasons for the Tigers, but 2020 isn’t the year.