LOOK: Fans react to Auburn's explosive first half under embattled coach Gus Malzahn
It has been a tumultuous offseason in Auburn so far, and ahead of Friday’s Music City Bowl matchup against Purdue, many wondered if the Tigers would show up ready to play.
Indeed, they did, as they rolled to an early 21-0 lead thanks to some big plays and aggressive play-calling by head coach Gus Malzahn. Before the halftime whistle even sounded, it was 49-7 in favor of the Tigers.
That has inspired a lot of hope in Auburn fans, even if it was just 30 minutes of football so far. Tiger fans (and media members) flocked to Twitter to react to the incredible first half of action by the Auburn offense.
Below, you can see some of the best tweets about the explosive first two quarters by QB Jarrett Stidham, RB Boobee Whitlow and others:
Gus Malzahn just set up a suggestion box for anyone who has any feedback or advice for him this offseason pic.twitter.com/agKX1iioVx
— Matt Scalici (@MattScalici) December 28, 2018
Nobody circles the wagons like Gus Malzahn in the Music City Bowl.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 28, 2018
Guess there is only one conclusion to draw from this #MusicCityBowl, all of #Auburn’s problems were Chip Lindsey’s fault and now that he’s gone, Gus Malzahn is once again an offensive genius!
— Bill Donald (@CoachBillDonald) December 28, 2018
Gus Malzahn returned to play calling for the first time in 2 years today vs Purdue….. Up 42-7 with 12:30 left in the second quarter: pic.twitter.com/2Mx9ki2UDt
— Intermission (@Intermission__) December 28, 2018
On December 31st Gus Malzahn will receive a contract extension.
— Brian Ross (@HemiMan) December 28, 2018
Pissed off Gus Malzahn very truly may be the GOAT. We need to egg his house before every game next year.
— Keviñ Fraser (@KevinFraser2) December 28, 2018
Call me crazy but I think Gus Malzahn should be our OC
— Angry Vol Mob (@angryvolmob) December 28, 2018
live look at gus malzahn on the auburn sideline pic.twitter.com/Aow1wRxMab
— John Will (@john_will_rice) December 28, 2018
Please score 100 Gus Malzahn. #Auburn
— Christian Bruey (@CBrueyWFTV) December 28, 2018
I’m not sure how, but Gus Malzahn’s buyout just went up to $142 million with this Purdue score…
— Mark Nagi (@MarkNagi) December 28, 2018