Auburn Tigers Football: 3 bold predictions for Tigers vs. Ole Miss
By Shay McBryde
3. Bo Nix will throw three touchdowns and help with the ground game
Bo knows he doesn’t have to have insane numbers to beat Ole Miss but they would surely help. He’s not afraid to get hit or take defenses on but there is no pride lost in sliding every once in a while, because if he got hurt it would be detrimental for Auburn. TJ Finely cannot lead this offense down the field quite as Bo can.
The ground game is something that continues to need improvement each week. It definitely starts with the offensive line not doing their job but bigger numbers have to be made if Auburn is going to challenge the likes of Alabama soon.
Bo will help out in this area and add 50 yards of it. Helping solidify some second and third down runs that will help Auburn get into the end zone. His confidence level in the red zone will be unmatched as well.
The air is where it’s at.
Bo has not had the good fortune of having sure-handed receivers this year. However, he has made some great passes and will continue to on Saturday making it near impossible for anyone not to catch. This is a big game with big stakes and he knows that. He will be on his game and throw for 312 yards and tack on a few scores. Bo knows he will need to get close to 400 total yards in offense to give the Tigers a shot. This team is 4-0 when they do that.
Not only will those things work in Auburn’s favor but Bo has a way of leading and controlling a game, maybe sometimes unconventional and not pretty but he’s a man who has tasted that sweet victory and wants to continue that streak. His numbers won’t always be stellar but his heart is always going to have three times the numbers than any score sheet ever will.
Bo Nix has also beaten Alabama in the Iron Bowl in the past. He will not be intimidated by the likes of Ole Miss either. The Rebels did not fare well against the Crimson Tide at all losing 21-42. If Bo can prove he has the better leadership and beats Ole Miss it goes a long way in showing Auburn is a top two or three team in the West.