Bo Nix takes big jump up Heisman Trophy ranking after Ducks’ 5th-straight win
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The buzz is certainly starting to grow for Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix.
After yet another impressive performance, this time with 3 rushing touchdowns and a completion percentage that started with an 8 (20-for-25), it’s clear that the former Auburn Tigers’ transfer is having a career best season in Eugene after reuniting with offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham.
Whether it’s that relationship, a familiarity with the offense, or a chance to work behind arguably the best offensive line in the nation, Nix is starting to be talked about as he should be — among the best quarterbacks in the nation, statistically speaking. Here are his season statistics so far:
70.4% Comp | 1,526 Yards | 8.2 YPA | 12 TDs | 3 INTs
40 Carries | 331 Yards | 8.3 YPC | 8 TDs
That’s not too far behind Ohio State’s CJ Stroud (70.6% Comp, 1,737 Yards, 10.9 YPA, 24 TDs, 3 INTs), and it’s actually comparable than guys like USC’s Caleb Williams (64.9% Comp, 1,590 yards, 14 TD, 1 INT) and Alabama’s Bryce Young (67.2% Comp, 1,202 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT).
This blistering start to the season has Nix as a dark-horse candidate for the Heisman Trophy award, and as he continues to put up numbers, we’ve started to see him rise up the rankings. Check out where he is in this week’s Heisman Poll according to USA TODAY:
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Points: 108
First-place Votes (19)
Last Week: No. 1
2022 Season Stats:
70.6% Comp | 1,737 Yards | 10.9 YPA | 24 TDs | 3 INTs
For more on Stroud check out Buckeyes Wire
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee Volunteers
Total Points: 51
First-Place Votes (4)
Last Week: No. 4
2022 Season Stats:
70.0% Comp | 1,432 Yards | 10.2 YPA | 10 TDs | 0 INTs
For more on Hooker check out Vols Wire
Caleb Williams, USC Trojans
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Total Points: 25
Last Week: No. 2
2022 Season Stats:
64.9% Comp | 1,590 Yards | 8.5 YPA | 14 TDs | 1 INT
For more on Caleb Williams, check out our Trojans Wire
Bryce Young, Alabama
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Total Points: 12
First-Place Votes (1)
Last Week: No. 3
2022 Season Stats:
67.2% Comp | 1,202 Yards | 9.0 YPA | 14 TDs | 3 INTs
For more on Young check out Roll Tide Wire
Bijan Robinson, Texas
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Total Points: 10
Last Week: No. 11
2022 Season Stats:
110 Carries | 645 Yards | 5.9 YPC | 10 TDs
12 Receptions | 203 Yards | 16.9 YPR | 1 TD
For more on Robinson check out Longhorns Wire
Will Anderson, Alabama
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Total Points: 7
First-Place Votes (1)
Last Week: No. 5
2022 Season Stats:
29 Tackles | 13 Solo | 10.0 TFLs | 5.0 Sacks | 1 INT | 1 TD | 26 QB Pressures
For more on Anderson check out Roll Tide Wire
Bo Nix, Oregon
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Total Points: 3
Last Week: No. 10
2022 Season Stats:
70.4% Comp | 1,526 Yards | 8.2 YPA | 12 TDs | 3 INTs
40 Carries | 331 Yards | 8.3 YPC | 8 TDs
D.J. Uiagalelei, Clemson
Total Points: 3
Last Week: No. 13
2022 Season Stats:
63.9% Comp | 1,462 Yards | 7.7 YPA | 14 TDs | 2 INTs
67 Carries | 311 Yards | 4.6 YPC | 3 TDs
For more on Uiagalelei check out Clemson Wire
Blake Corum, Michigan
Total Points: 2
Last Week: No. 14
2022 Season Stats:
118 Carries | 735 Yards | 6.2 YPC | 11 TDs
For more on Corum check out Wolverines Wire
Chase Brown, Illinois
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Total Points: 1
Last Week: No. 15
2022 Season Stats:
151 Carries | 546 Yards | 5.8 YPC | 4 TDs
12 Receptions | 54 Yards | 4.5 YPR | 1 TD
