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Auburn left a video game against Arkansas with a field objective in the closing seconds to secure a 30-28 win following a questionable bobbled snap by QB Bo Nix.
It was a bounce-back field goal by Anders Carlson after he missed a kick earlier in the second half, which enlivened Arkansas upset hopes.
Auburn RB Tank Bigsby had 20 carries for 146 yards in the win. Nix represented 2 touchdowns.
Auburn will play at South Carolina next week.
Heres a sampling of what coach Gus Malzahn informed the media after the video game:
Gus Malzahn on Anders Carlsons bounce-back game-winning field goal: “He was eagerly anticipating do that. You might see it in his eyes.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Auburns Gus Malzahn: “We talked all week about being balanced. Weve got to be able to run the football. I believe the offending line did an excellent task.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahn after Auburn beats Arkansas in the closing minutes: “For our team to fight back, the method we won … and naturally Carlson coming through with the winning basket. A great deal of times its how you win. Thats what I told our group.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Auburns Gus Malzahn on Tank Bigsby: “He broke tackles. He ran extremely tough … I thought he did an excellent task.”
Bigsby rushed for 146 yards. pic.twitter.com/vIoqkP58Ob
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahns last words in his post-game interview after Auburn beat Arkansas 30-28 in the last seconds: “They discovered a way to win. Thats an excellent characteristic of a team.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahn: “These SEC wins are hard. … I think we can take that and it will assist us.”
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahn after Auburn beats Arkansas in the closing minutes: “For our team to battle back, the way we won … and of course Carlson coming through with the winning field goal. A lot of times its how you win. Auburns Gus Malzahn: “We talked all week about being stabilized. I believe the offensive line did a great task.”
Gus Malzahn after Anders Carlson missed his first attempt at the game-winner: “I just kind of gave him that appearance.
Gus Malzahn on Jordyn Peters punt-blocking acumen: “Hes done an incredibly task in his whole profession. He was close in the very first game to obstructing one, and it was nice we got that.”
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahn on Auburn coming back to beat Arkansas: “How you win a great deal of times is so important. SEC wins are exceptionally difficult … You cant take anything for granted.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) October 11, 2020
Gus Malzahn after Anders Carlson missed his first effort at the game-winner: “I simply sort of gave him that look. … He knows. Hes one of the finest kickers in the country.”
— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) October 11, 2020
