Nix helps No. 7 Auburn rout Mississippi State

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn defensive back Jordyn Peters (15) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) is sacked by Auburn defensive back Jeremiah Dinson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) escapes the pressure from Auburn defensive end Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) throws a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) carries the ball for a first down as Auburn defensive backs Jeremiah Dinson (20) and Daniel Thomas (24) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)