‘I’m trying my hardest,’ Bo Nix says quarterback room is competitive

Nix told the media how competitive the quarterback room has gotten during fall camp.

When former LSU quarterback TJ Finley officially announced he was transferring to Auburn, questions surrounding the quarterback position arose.

Could Finley make a push for the starting job? Does this coaching staff not trust the depth at the position? Do they not trust Bo Nix?

Since then, Nix has solidified himself as the starter moving into fall camp. However, there seems to be a lot of competition going on inside the QB room.

Nix spoke with the media on Thursday about how having Finley in practices, pushing him to perform better.

“Having Grant (Loy), TJ (Finley), Dematrius (Davis), just a room full of talented guys is important,” Nix said. “Because you’re just trying to make yourself better, you’re trying to improve each and every day. And no matter what day it is, all of us are trying our hardest to have the best day. We’re trying to go out there and get as many reps as we can, and to grow in those reps and to become better. As a group, we’ve all done a good job of challenging each other. Competition brings out the best in me specifically. I’ve always been at my best when I’m competing.”

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Auburn football: Top 10 passing yards in a single game by a Tiger

From Patrick Nix to Dameyune Craig to Nick Marshall, Auburn has had some quarterbacks throw for a lot of yards in a single game.

For much of its history, Auburn has been known for running the ball and producing great running backs while the quarterback position was much more of a game manager.

That hasn’t been the case for the past 25-plus years, though, as the Tigers have had some quality passers coming through the Plains. From Patrick Nix to Jason Campbell to Cam Newton, Auburn fans have seen some exciting signal-callers put on the burnt orange and navy blue.

Yet who has had the best games of them all? Here are the top 10 passing yards by an Auburn quarterback in a single game with three quarterbacks making the list twice and one surprise omission.