Former Auburn football QB Malik Willis lays egg against Ole Miss

Auburn football Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Auburn football Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Auburn football QB Malik Willis did not have his best showing in front of NFL scouts at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Far from it actually.

The Liberty QB, who was originally recruited by former Auburn football head coach Gus Malzahn before finding a new home in Lynchburg, Virginia after losing the QB battle to Bo Nix, threw three interceptions–including a game-sealing INT in the end zone in the final two minutes–in the 27-14 loss to Ole Miss.

Willis’ offensive line wasn’t keeping him protected, but he still didn’t make the best throws throughout the lopsided whooping. The Flames were down 24-0 to the Rebels before Willis’ legs were the catalyst in coming back.

But the comeback didn’t go very far, and Willis was killed for his performance by analysts after the game:

Even with a banged up roster, Lane Kiffin and co. avoided catastrophe by not losing to a future Conference-USA school.

Things don’t exactly get much easier for Willis, who finishes his NFL Draft showcase season against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Army, who both grade out as top 30 defenses.