What Gus Malzahn said following disappointing Peach Bowl loss to UCF
It was a thrilling game, but when all was said and done, the Auburn Tigers lost to UCF in the Peach Bowl on Monday afternoon.
The Tigers had a chance late, but too many costly mistakes hurt them in the 34-27 loss to the Knights, who finished off an undefeated season.
After the game, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn addressed reporters, commenting on the tough loss and where Auburn goes from here.
Here’s what Malzahn had to say following the Peach Bowl on Monday afternoon:
On the disappointment following the game:
Auburn's Gus Malzahn on loss to Central Florida in the Peach Bowl…
'We didn't play our best today. We didn't coach our best today.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) January 1, 2018
On the future for the Tigers:
Auburn's Gus Malzahn said… 'We won the SEC West, which I think is the toughest division in college football… the future is still very bright' after loss in Peach Bowl
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) January 1, 2018
On star RB Kerryon Johnson:
Malzahn on Kerryon Johnson: "I thought Kerryon was really close to 100%. We just didn't do a good job blocking up front."
— JJ Jackson (@JoshLJackson10) January 1, 2018
On the struggles in the running game:
Malzahn on running game: "That was the one stat that was very disappointing to me. We had 90 yards on 44 carries."
— JJ Jackson (@JoshLJackson10) January 1, 2018
On the senior class:
Gus Malzahn: "I'm proud of our team, they fought back in the second half. I'm hurting for our seniors. This senior group has been very special."
— JJ Jackson (@JoshLJackson10) January 1, 2018
