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Bo Nix is back in town, and Auburn fans are excited

Former Auburn QB Bo Nix is back home watching the Tigers play LSU at Neville Arena and was treated to a loud ovation.

As the old saying goes, “You love Auburn, and Auburn will love you back.”

That is the experience that former Auburn quarterback [autotag]Bo Nix[/autotag] received Saturday. The Heisman Trophy contender returned to Auburn to watch the No. 16 Tigers host LSU at Neville Arena for a key SEC basketball matchup. During a break in the action, Nix was shown on the midcourt video board, which caused a loud, positive reaction from the fans in attendance.

Nix was Auburn’s second-highest signee for the 2019 recruiting class, trailing linebacker [autotag]Owen Pappoe[/autotag] for the top spot. He was the No. 2 overall quarterback for the class and the No. 3 overall recruit from Alabama. Growing up an Auburn fan, he immediately became a fan favorite as he threw a touchdown pass to [autotag]Seth Williams[/autotag] with 0:09 remaining in his first-ever game to lift Auburn over Oregon in the 2019 season-opener.

He would go on to pass for 7,251 yards and 39 touchdowns in three seasons as Auburn’s starting quarterback before departing from the program ahead of the 2022 season. In two seasons at Oregon, he would pass for 8,101 yards and 74 touchdowns. He also finished third in Heisman Trophy voting after leading the Ducks to a 12-2 record in 2023.

WRBL’s Jack Patterson caught the crowd’s reaction to Nix being in attendance. Are you happy to see Nix return to the Plains for a visit?

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Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from 35-31 loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players in the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

The Eagles no longer control their destiny for the No. 2 overall seed and NFC East after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With fans and pundits outraged by the loss, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players via PFF. 

NFC playoff picture: Eagles fall behind Cowboys after shocking loss to Cardinals

We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture after the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles entered Sunday controlling their own destiny in the NFC, while still having opportunity to move up as far as No. 1 with help.

That plan was demolished, as Arizona upset Philadelphia 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, upending the NFC race, while sending Nick Sirianni’s team to the No. 5 seed, and a date on the road against the NFC South’s division winner.

With fans and pundits in shock, here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.

National reaction to Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Cardinals in Week 17

We’re looking at the national reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 17

In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.

In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.

The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.

With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.

Eagles vs. Cardinals: 10 players to watch in Week 17 matchup

We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles (11-4) are just three hours away from hosting the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With pregame warmups set to begin, we’re looking at ten players to watch on both team.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of matchup vs. Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles activated cornerback Avonte Maddox ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals

The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.

Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.

3 keys for Eagles offense vs. Cardinals defense in Week 17

We’re looking at 3 keys for the Philadelphia Eagles offense vs. Arizona Cardinals defense in Week 17

The Eagles (11-4) host the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.

There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.

With kickoff less than 24 hours away, here are three keys for the Eagles offense against the Cardinal’s defense.

Auburn in the NFL: Week 16 Recap

Auburn alumni are making waves with the NFL regular season nearing a close.

The NFL regular season is coming to a close in two short weeks.

As we do every week, Auburn Wire will look at some of the most notable performances from Auburn Alumni across the League.

With the season nearing an end, plenty of Tigers are major cogs in key storylines.

[autotag]Derrick Brown[/autotag]’s fantastic season continued despite another loss, [autotag]Owen Pappoe [/autotag]played his most snaps as a pro, [autotag]Darius Slayton[/autotag] scored a touchdown on the longest play of the Giants season, and [autotag]Daniel Carlson[/autotag] helped the Raiders upset the Chiefs.

Here is a look at several headlines from Week 16 that feature Auburn’s top NFL players.

Auburn in the NFL: Week 13 Recap

Auburn alumni were relatively quiet in NFL Week 13.

The NFL season is winding down to the final weeks.

As we do every week, Auburn Wire will take a look at some of the most notable performances from Auburn Alumni across the League.

NFL Week 13 was yet another quiet week for former Tigers, but there were some noteworthy storylines nonetheless.

[autotag]Owen Pappoe[/autotag] helped the Cardinals upset the Steelers, [autotag]Anders Carlson[/autotag] made two field goals on Sunday Night Football, [autotag]Tank Bigsby[/autotag] may see an increased workload after Trevor Lawrence’s injury, and [autotag]Carlton Davis[/autotag] helped the Bucs take down [autotag]Derrick Brown[/autotag]’s Panthers.

Here is a look at several headlines from Week 13 that feature Auburn’s top NFL players.

Tight end Luke Deal announces return to Auburn football

Deal says that “unfinished business” is the reason that he is coming back to Auburn for a sixth season.

One of Auburn’s most experienced offensive players has announced that he will return to the program for the 2024 season.

[autotag]Luke Deal[/autotag], a former three-star tight end from the 2019 recruiting cycle, revealed Thursday that he will return to Auburn next season for his sixth season of eligibility.

Deal spoke with Jason Caldwell of Auburn Undercover shortly after announcing his decision. He tells Caldwell that he is strong enough to play for another season and is excited to see the progress that the team is expected to make. He also wants to take care of some “unfinished business” before he departs from the program.

“There’s a couple of games, the Georgia game and Alabama game, but especially the Bama game. That will stick in my mind for 364 days,” Deal said in an interview with Auburn Undercover. “That’s something I can’t quite let go yet. My wife and I are here and we love it here. I’m blessed with another year of eligibility. I’m ready to lead this team next year. We’re going to have some serious dudes and we’re going to win some serious ballgames next year.”

His return makes him one of Auburn’s most experienced players. Since arriving in 2019, he has been involved in 1,302 snaps according to Pro Football Focus. He has also participated in 52 games with 16 starts over the last five seasons.

He was a part of Auburn’s 2019 class that was ranked No. 13 according to 247Sports. [autotag]Zion Puckett[/autotag], [autotag]Ja’varrius Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Jaylin Simpson[/autotag], [autotag]Colby Wooden[/autotag], [autotag]Tyler Fromm[/autotag], and [autotag]Nehemiah Pritchett[/autotag] join Deal as members of the class who are still on Auburn’s roster. The class was headlined by linebackers [autotag]Owen Pappoe[/autotag] and [autotag]Derick Hall[/autotag], as well as former Auburn quarterback [autotag]Bo Nix[/autotag].

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