Auburn leading rusher Tank Bigsby did not play in Friday's Vrbo Citrus Bowl matchup against Northwestern because of issues related to COVID-19, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Bigsby, a freshman, rushed for 834 yards and averaged 6.0 yards per carry this season for the Tigers.
AL.com first reported that Bigsby would not be available for the game.
Auburn also was without receiver Anthony Schwartz, who opted out, while defensive backs Roger McCreary and Christian Tutt also didn't play.
Auburn lost the game, 35-19.