We are now less than two weeks away from the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn. This year’s contest should be a great matchup when the Tide travels to the Plains.
Unfortunately, the contest has lost some star power with the season-ending injury to Bo Nix.
Many folks took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the tough news out of Auburn.
Not only did Bo Nix play multiple quarters with a severe ankle injury, he played strong and made plays before it finally gave out on him at the end.
Then, after the game, he came and talked with the media when he certainly didn't have to.
Dude is the definition of tough.
— Christian Clemente (@CClemente__) November 15, 2021
Following Bo Nix's ankle injury late in the third quarter, he threw for an additional 109 yards on three drives before leaving the game. That additional yardage, playing on a broken ankle, gave Nix his career high in passing with 377 yards. @AuburnLiveOn3
— Justin Hokanson (@_JHokanson) November 15, 2021
Current and former teammates of Bo Nix wishing him a speedy recovery after he announces that he has an ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/cl5S03TzgU
— Caleb Jones (@calebjsports) November 15, 2021
Bo himself took to Twitter to offer an update on his current situation.
Surgery was a success! I am thankful for all the doctors and nurses who made today go so smooth as well as all those who prayed for me and supported me. Super excited to start the recovery process so I can be back on the field! God is good! pic.twitter.com/Kb0ulzL9IW
— Bo Nix (@BoNix10) November 16, 2021
TJ Finley, a transfer from LSU will be taking over the starting quarterback role in place of Nix. Finley is not an unfamiliar foe for the Tide. He got the start for LSU when Alabama faced the Tigers in 2020. Finley went 14-28 for 144 yards and one touchdown against the Tide.
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