Bo Nix
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

FILE - Oregon quarterback Bo Nix drops back to pass against Oregon State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov 26, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Nix and the No. 15 Oregon Ducks will face Drake Maye and the North Carolina Tar Heels in what’s expected to be a high-scoring Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Nix, Maye expected to light up Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (54) tries to tackle North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second half during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Oregon, North Carolina meet in Holiday Bowl at Petco Park

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) lays on the ground after getting past Utah linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (3) as Oregon offensive lineman Marcus Harper II (55) signals a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon earns Pac-12 title game spot with win over Oregon St

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 01:50 PM EST

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona State with Oregon State quarterback Ben Gulbranson (17) and offensive lineman Joshua Gray (67) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 23 Oregon St hosts No. 10 Oregon with plenty on the line

Nov. 23, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez (6) gets tackled by Arizona State linebacker Connor Soelle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tempe, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Oregon State won 31-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 10 Oregon seeks Pac-12 title game vs No. 22 Oregon St

By Gary Horowitz Nov. 23, 2022 10:44 AM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Rivalry week picks: From Egg Bowl to Apple Cup to The Game

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball as Illinois defensive back Xavier Scott (14) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Michigan joins Ohio St. in 900-club

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2022 05:58 AM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) passes the ball again Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 12 Oregon stays in Pac-12 hunt, tops No. 10 Utah 20-17

By Tim Booth Nov. 20, 2022 02:04 AM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Top 25 Takeaways: Contenders live on edge, where TCU thrives

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, looks up at the scoreboard during review during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 10 Utah travel to No. 12 Oregon in Pac-12 showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) carries the ball as Stanford defensive end David Bailey, rear, makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Playoff hopes gone, No. 12 Oregon plays host to No. 10 Utah

By Tim Booth Nov. 17, 2022 12:07 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 USC can earn spot in Pac-12 title game by beating UCLA

By Pat Graham Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

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

Alabama defensive backs DeMarcco Hellams (2) and Brian Branch (14) celebrate after an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Fab frosh; Ducks can't close

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2022 08:35 PM EST

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

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix calls for a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nix vs. Penix when No. 6 Oregon hosts No. 24 Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, right, hands off the ball to running back Noah Whittington in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 6 Ducks host No. 24 Washington, go for 9th win in row

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 08:10 AM EST

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, congratulates Noah Sewell after he rushed for a 1-yard touchdown against Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 6 Oregon finds rhythm after stumble, reels off 8 in row

By Pat Graham Nov. 08, 2022 06:51 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, fumbles as he is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Tennessee recovered the ball and avoided a safety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia now college football's standard

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2022 08:56 PM EDT