Count former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer as a believer in the 2020 Auburn Tigers.
After some have called Gus Malzahn’s team as overrated by being ranked No. 11 in the preseason AP Poll, Meyer came to the defense of the Tigers.
“I think Auburn recruits well, has a good coaching staff, and they’ve got a good quarterback,” Meyer said. “This guy is a multi-purpose — we loved him at the beginning of last year. I think the step between a first-year and second-year starter — the difference is phenomenal … Bo Nix is a football guy from a football family, and at a heck of a program. I’ve got him in my top 5. I think Auburn is going to be right there.”
Meyer should know what the Tigers are capable of. During his tenure at Florida, he finished 0-2 including when the Gators were ranked No. 4 and the Tigers struggling prior to a game in Gainesville. A Wes Byrum field goal as time expired gave Auburn the upset.
Meyer’s words were echoed by Malzahn.
“I can tell he is starting to feel like this is more of his team,” Malzahn said. “That is natural progression for a true freshman that starts.”