Bryan Harsin comments on QB competition between Bo Nix, TJ Finley
By Adam Spencer
Published:
Auburn figures to go with Bo Nix as its starting QB in Week 1 of the 2021 season.
But, LSU transfer TJ Finley will be there waiting in the wings in case Nix struggles. He’s reportedly been playing well so far in Auburn’s camp.
On Wednesday, coach Bryan Harsin weighed in on using a 2-quarterback system this fall, saying there’s always one starter until 2 are necessary (via Rivals.com):
“Let me say this, it’s always one guy until it’s not. That’s my opinion on it, right,” said Harsin, who used a two-quarterback system at Boise State four years ago.
Harsin went on to say that Nix is taking first-team reps and would start a game if one were to be played right now:
“Bo is rolling with the blues right now, so he’s taking the No. 1 reps,” said Harsin. “And just like I said before, going back to that second scrimmage, I thought Bo did a great job, you know, the third downs, the decision-making. Those have been emphasized by Coach Bobo. I feel like TJ — TJ has really come on. TJ’s starting to — I think he’s played, but he hadn’t been in this system through the spring, and he didn’t have all that time, so just through the practices that we’ve had, things are starting to click for TJ. I like where he’s at. I like his mentality. I think TJ’s got really command of the huddle and Bo’s done a really good job with that as well.
“Both those guys have been pushing each other. But Bo is rolling with the blues right now. If we played a game right now, Bo would be starting.”
Still, Harsin’s comments seem to indicate Finley could at least see some action this fall, especially if Nix struggles at all.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
