When it comes to tackling Auburn Tigers quarterback Bo Nix, heed the words of Yoda. Do or do not, there is no try.
Try to tackle Nix is what the Texas A&M defense was attempting to do on Saturday in their game against Auburn, and they paid for trying.
The Aggies led 7-3 with a little under four minutes left in the second quarter as Nix took the snap for the Tigers at the five-yard line. On 2nd and goal, Nix lined up in the shotgun formation and Texas A&M took that as an opportunity to bring the house and try to bring Bo down. Like another famous Bo from Auburn, they could try but there’s only so much you can do as Nix turned what seemed to be a sure-thing sack into an amazing touchdown run to be admired.
BO NIX OH MY GOODNESS
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 5, 2020
Here’s another angle to try to make sense of how Nix escaped being tackled by, well…everyone.
How? pic.twitter.com/ylsyK5jZ9X
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) December 5, 2020
Nix remains an outside contender for the Heisman Trophy and if he’s considered among the finalists that’s certainly going to be included in his highlight package. As for the Texas A&M defense, they’re gonna be hearing about this one from their coaches all week long.
[PFF]