COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Nearly 50 minutes after finishing a triumphant return to the starting lineup on Saturday night, exited the Southeast corner of Kyle Field and headed toward the Auburn team buses parked just outside.
Between the gated exit and the buses were dozens of orange-and-blue clad Auburn fans waiting to congratulate the Tigers after a 26-10 road win over No. 19 Texas A&M. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound quarterback stopped multiple times on his way to the bus, posed for selfies and exchanged high fives and handshakes with adoring fans. There were smiles all around.