ANNE M. PETERSON
FILE -Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass during the second half of the team's Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in San Diego. Bo Nix has settled in at Oregon, ready for a better outcome in his final year with the Ducks. The senior quarterback was getting Heisman buzz for a time last season before he got injured and the Ducks got derailed. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Bo Nix hoping to improve on last season with Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson May. 02, 2023 05:59 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix has settled in at Oregon, ready for a better outcome in

Washington wide receiver Taj Davis (3) eludes a tackle by Oregon defensive back Bennett Williams, bottom left, and heads to the end zone as teammates point the way during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 24 Washington rallies late, topples No. 6 Oregon 37-34

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 12, 2022 11:18 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Peyton Henry got his redemption kick. The senior

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Bo Nix, No. 6 Oregon host No. 24 Washington on Saturday

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 10, 2022 06:19 PM EST
Bo Nix is everywhere. He's passing for touchdowns, running for some

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, center, scores a 1-yard rushing touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Bo Nix's profile this season rises with No. 8 Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 01, 2022 07:15 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix is fitting right in at Oregon with flashy plays and gaudy

Oregon's Seven McGee, center, returns the first kickoff of the game against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Nix shines and No. 10 Oregon defeats No. 9 UCLA 45-30

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 22, 2022 07:22 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix made Oregon's win over UCLA look nearly effortless. He

UCLA receiver Logan Loya (17) celebrates with tight end Michael Ezeike (86) and wide receiver Titus Mokiao-Atimalala (2) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 Oregon prepare for showdown in Eugene

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 20, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Usually when UCLA plays Oregon a lot of attention falls on Chip

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs past Stanford coach David Shaw, right, on a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Nix has 4 TDs and No. 13 Oregon downs Stanford 45-27

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 02, 2022 03:04 AM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon quarterback Bo Nix took off running in the third

Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell gestures as he leaves the field after his team won an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 13 Oregon, Stanford have an unpredictable history

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 29, 2022 06:06 PM EDT
So much has changed for Stanford and No. 13 Oregon since the 2018 season, but the

Oregon State running back Jam Griffin is brought down by Southern California defensive back Max Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Addison's late TD gives No. 7 USC 17-14 win over Oregon St

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 25, 2022 01:10 AM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Caleb Williams found his favorite target when it mattered most

Southern California tight end Malcolm Epps, left, can't get to a pass in the end zone as Fresno State defensive back Evan Williams defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC faces challenge in determined Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 22, 2022 05:13 PM EDT
While coach Lincoln Riley has USC back on a winning path, Oregon State presents

Oregon quarterback Ty Thompson (13) jokes with quarterback Bo Nix (10) after the team's 70-14 win over Eastern Washington in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Bo Nix's rebound helps No. 15 Ducks get back on track

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 21, 2022 04:14 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The last two games have certainly shown that any initial concerns

Oregon running back Mar'Keise Irving makes a cut as he rushes against BYU defensive back Ammon Hannemann and linebacker Keenan Pili during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Nix puts up 5 TDs, No. 25 Oregon takes down No. 12 BYU 41-20

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 17, 2022 07:05 PM EDT
EUGENE, ore. (AP) — Bo Nix likened himself to a point guard for Oregon.

BYU fans storm the field and celebrate BYU's overtime win over Baylor after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 12 BYU heads to Oregon looking to build on early success

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 15, 2022 03:38 PM EDT
In the aftermath of a big win over Baylor, BYU's players celebrated with their

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws from the pocket in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pac-12 teams finding success with transfers; USC out front

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 13, 2022 05:35 PM EDT
Perhaps no team in the Pac-12 has worked the transfer portal harder than Southern

Smoke hangs in the air over Autzen Stadium during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game between Eastern Washington and Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon has rebound win with 70-14 rout of Eastern Washington

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 11, 2022 12:09 AM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for 277 yards and five touchdowns and Oregon

Oregon State Beavers linebacker Jack Colletto (12) scores a touchdown after rushing for 41 yards during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 34-17. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State has rare two-way player in Jack Colletto

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 09, 2022 03:40 PM EDT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith introduced his first

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) talks with guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts at NFL football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon's Sewell, Utah's Barton carry on family legacies

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 30, 2022 05:12 PM EDT
Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell is certainly aware of the expectations that come with

FILE - Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. Oregon first-year coach Lanning isn't dropping any clues about his starting quarterback this season. Fall camp has been a battle behind closed doors between transfer Bo Nix, redshirt freshmen Ty Thompson and Jay Butterfield. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
Ducks embark on 1st season under Lanning with yet unnamed QB

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 18, 2022 01:05 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon first-year coach Dan Lanning isn't dropping any clues

FILE - Oregon State running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Washington on Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. The Beavers open the season against a pair of Mountain West opponents. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Oregon State puts 2nd straight bowl on list of season goals

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 18, 2022 12:56 PM EDT
After reaching their first bowl game since 2013 last season, the Oregon State Beavers

Bo Nix settles into his new team, new QB competition

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 04, 2022 06:10 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bo Nix has seen this all before. A three-year