ESPN.com · Aug 20, 2019
Auburn goes with freshman Nix as starting QB
The Auburn Tigers will start true freshman Bo Nix at quarterback in the season-opener against Oregon, the school announced Tuesday.
Nix, a four-star prospect from Pinson, Alabama, is the son of former Auburn quarterback Pat Nix, who played for the Tigers from 1992-95.
Nix, who enrolled early in January, beat out freshman Joey Gatewood for the job. Gatewood, a former four-star prospect, redshirted last season.
Malzahn informed the team of his decision earlier Tuesday.
Nix won back-to-back state championships at Pinson Valley High School and set state records during his prep career with more than 12,000 total yards and 161 total touchdowns.