Bo Nix getting roasted by fans, as Georgia State leads Auburn at halftime

Auburn entered Saturday as a heavy favorite against Georgia State. However, it seems the end result of the matchup between the Tigers and Panthers may be closer than many anticipated. And there may even be an upset in the works.

As Auburn struggled early, junior quarterback Bo Nix was having trouble leading the Tigers’ offense down the field. They punted the ball away on their first drive and settled for field goals on their next 4 possessions, before punting again on their final drive of the first half.

Georgia State led, 24-12, at halftime, while Nix was 11-for-22 for 128 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had 2 carries for no yards.

Many expected Nix to take a big step forward in 2021, but he hasn’t quite lived up to those expectations through the first 3 1/2 games of Auburn’s season. And it didn’t take long for Tigers fans to start voicing their frustrations regarding Nix on Twitter on Saturday.

Here’s some of what social media was saying during Nix’s tough start:

This is the most indecisive we've seen Bo Nix so far this season.

— Nathan King (@NathanKing247) September 25, 2021

Bo Nix is garbage! Auburn struggling at home? WTF? Pathetic!

— Logan (@Logan96979691) September 25, 2021

Bo Nix needs a new side job because QB is not it

— Zac Rzewnicki (@ZRzewnicki) September 25, 2021

I'll admit I have never played a down of football in my life, but I'm starting to think Bo Nix isn't very good at this game.

It's reaaaaaaaaallly hard to be an Auburn fan sometimes.

— Lorca Damon (@LorcaDamon) September 25, 2021

Bo Nix has to go.

— Josh Robinson (@JoshRobinson412) September 25, 2021

Bo Nix era couldn’t come to an end sooner

— DC (@256TheKid) September 25, 2021

New Saturday, same Bo Nix. @AuburnFootball

— Ben Cooper (@bencoop28) September 25, 2021

So glad Bo Nix is not my QB

— Topher™️ (@lampwitdamole) September 25, 2021

Kobe Hudson is literally clapping his hands as he's running routes now to make dang sure Bo Nix looks his way over the middle.@AuburnLiveOn3

— Justin Hokanson (@_JHokanson) September 25, 2021

Auburn’s offense continues to struggle in this one. Bo Nix can’t seem to connect on most of his passes. Got to get into some sort rhythm. #SportsCallAU

— Brooks Childress (@realBrooksC) September 25, 2021

3 years in and Bo Nix still isn’t planting his feet on throws.#AuburnFootball

— ChicagoBarner (@AuburnTigersZRJ) September 25, 2021

year 3 bo nix still can’t hit open receivers

— ! (@eIiijackson) September 25, 2021

Bench bo nix please it’s what’s best for the program auburn deserves better

— Kyle_5 (@kwoodruff5) September 25, 2021

Jake Rill

Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.