What they’re saying nationally, in Alabama after Oregon squandered away lead to Auburn

ARLINGTON, Texas – No. 11 Oregon lost to No. 16 Auburn, 27 – 21, in the closing seconds of the AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium Saturday night.

The Ducks didn’t lack for opportunities on offense to put the game away early and their defense played well, particularly in the first half, but clearly wore down as the offense sputtered.

Here’s a roundup of what was written nationally and in Auburn about Saturday’s game:

“Simply put, the Stanford game last year and the Auburn game this year has left Cristobal branded as one of the worst game managers in all of the Power Five. This is simple and true. And he needs to realize that quickly, as his own inability to navigate late-game situations has already cost his program dearly. ”(Yahoo Sports)
Bo knows: Nix rallies No. 16 Auburn 27 – 21 over No. 11 Ducks (AP)
Three takeaways from Auburn’s stunning comeback defeat of Oregon (USA Today)
“Let’s be blunt: Oregon coughed up a win it should’ve had and had to have in order to make its preseason goals a reality. ”(USA Today)
Oregon blows big chance for itself and Pac – 12 (LA Times)
Oregon QB Justin Herbert’s First NFL Audition Ends With Mixed Results (The Ringer)
After uncharacteristic start, Auburn defense shows true colors against Oregon (AL.com)
Bo Nix delivers Auburn big win vs Oregon, 1st of ‘plenty’ of moments in debut (AL.com)
A moment: Bo Nix, Seth Williams make their own history (Auburn Undercover)
Steele: ‘We have really good, really smart players’ (Auburn Undercover)