Oregon quarterback Bo Nix throws out a pass as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
There’s a new quarterback leading the Heisman rankings this week. Oregon’s Bo Nix leads the Heisman odds after his four-touchdown performance in a 36-27 win over USC. Longtime Heisman favorite Michael Penix Jr. of Washington drops to second behind his fellow Pac-12 quarterback.
The Pac-12 duo is in front but the gap to others has closed. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels jumped up the order thanks to an incredible 600-yard, six-touchdown performance against Ole Miss. Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck round out the top five of the Heisman odds.
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1. Bo Nix, QB, Oregon (-110)
The No. 6-ranked Ducks avoided an upset at home against USC in building a 36-14 lead before cruising to victory. Oregon’s second-ranked offense continued to churn out yards at will. Nix went 23-for-31 passing with a season-high 412 yards and four touchdowns. He continues to lead the FBS in completion percentage (77.7) and top five in passer rating, yards per attempt, and passing touchdowns.
This week, Nix and the ducks head to Tempe, Arizona to take on Arizona State. The Sun Devils beat UCLA on the road last week but gave up 55 points the week prior to the Utah Utes. Arizona State slowed down Washington’s potent passing attack in Week 8 but Oregon’s a more balanced attack. Nix could be in for another big day.
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Publish date : 2023-11-18 01:07:09
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