Time for change? Gus Malzahn, Chad Morris, Bo Nix all take major heat after Auburn’s loss at South Carolina
By Adam Spencer
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The Auburn Tigers took an early lead at South Carolina on Saturday afternoon, but then the wheels fell off.
In what has become all too common for Tiger fans this season, the offense fell apart, helped in large part by QB Bo Nix’s 3 interceptions. The Gamecocks held on late for a 30-22 victory.
Auburn could very well be 1-3 after this loss, based on the controversial ending to last week’s game against Arkansas. However, even at 2-2, things aren’t exactly going well for the Tigers.
As the loss was transpiring, frustrated fans took to Twitter to express their frustration with head coach Gus Malzahn, OC Chad Morris and Nix:
Maybe Bo Nix isn’t the best option.
….or Gus
…..or Chad Morris
— Bryce McCuin (@bryce_mccuin) October 17, 2020
Auburn gets to the 5 and runs 2 plays without their best player on the field on 2nd and 3rd and goal. Gus and Chad have convinced themselves that Bo is better than he is in spite of the evidence suggesting he is a below average passer
— Michael Dugan (@mdugan20) October 17, 2020
Who's more to blame for Auburn's offensive woes? #Auburn #WarEagle
— Chris Frye (@cfryenewsguy) October 17, 2020
Most Auburn games have this structure, you just swap "offense" and "defense" for whichever nouns fit. It's a heist that keeps going wrong. https://t.co/CnWNIHVdE5
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) October 17, 2020
Gus & Chad Morris gettin canned after today! They might even sit Nix on the bench!
— Noah Scott Williams ? (@FightingDucks_3) October 17, 2020
Chad Morris, why is that even a question.
He was overrated from the get go, but Morris slander will not be passed up on this account https://t.co/gGVKeWqZ27
— Michael Zarro (@mroccozarro) October 17, 2020
I’m starting to think Chad Morris is an undercover agent hired by bama to go in and destroy programs from the inside out lol. #WPS #Auburn
— ?????ℍ ?ℙ?ℝ???ℝ ➐ (@L3FTH4NDz) October 17, 2020
Death, Taxes, and a Chad Morris Offense imploding against the Gamecocks
— #FireStreeter #FireGoodwin (@Clemson_Oculus) October 17, 2020
This is so embarrassing. If you’re ok with this in year 8 of Gus Malzahn then you’re the problem.
— BigBarnerBrand ? (@BigBarnerBrand) October 17, 2020
This should wrap Gus Malzahn up. He’s lost this team.
— Sam (@SDBarner) October 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/rutcj/status/1317543550079434752
If this doesn't seal Gus Malzahn's fate I don't know what will! This team is awful, the lack of coaching and development is awful, and this team may be worse than the 2012 team! It's time for a CHANGE!!!! #WarEagle
— Brandon (@WILDMANBS) October 17, 2020
Bo Nix, that’s it, that’s the joke
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 17, 2020
everyone that has ever hyped up bo nix pic.twitter.com/O6PE6WKN5k
— Jacob Tate (@TATETHEGR3AT) October 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/ajackson28_/status/1317545611261038593
Will the Tigers make some changes soon? We’ll find out over the next few weeks as the 2020 campaign marches on. Seats are certainly starting to heat up on The Plains, though.
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.
