Auburn’s Nix enters portal

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix is in search of a new school. The threeyear starter said in a video posted to Instagram that he plans to leave Auburn as a graduate transfer. Nix didn’t name any potential destinations. The former five-star recruit started the first 34 games of his career before a season-ending ankle injury against Mississippi State. LSU transfer T.J. Finley started the final two games for the Tigers, who finished 6-6 and are set to face Houston in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 28. Auburn went 9-4 in Nix’s first season as a starter and 6-5 last year in the pandemic-shortened season. Coach Gus Malzahn was fired after the regular season concluded and Bryan Harsin was hired to replace him. Nix completed 197 of 323 passes for 2,294 yards with 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions this season. He also ran for four touchdowns.