Bo Nix
Bo Chapman Nix (born February 25, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Nix attended Pinson Valley High School and started his collegiate career with the Auburn Tigers, before transferring to Oregon in 2021. High school career. During his career at Pinson Valley High School, Nix recorded over 12,000 total offensive yards and 161 touchdowns. He also won Alabama's Mr. Football Award after his senior season. College career. Freshman year. As a true freshman, Nix was named the starting quarterback for Auburn's 2019 season opener against Oregon. He led Auburn to a 27–21  come-back win against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on August 31, 2019. Nix led Auburn to a 9–4 record in his freshman season, winning the Iron Bowl, 48–45 over Alabama. Nix was voted the SEC's 2019 Freshman of the Year, finishing the campaign with 16 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Sophomore year. His sophomore season was disappointing compared to his freshman year, as Auburn finished with a 6-5 record, and lost 19-35 in the 2021 Citrus Bowl against the Northwestern Wildcats. Nix threw for 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions during the season. Junior  year. Following the disappointing season, a head coach change was made, Nix and Auburn being led by first-year head coach Bryan Harsin. They finished the season at 6–7, the program's first season finishing below .500 since 2012, and lost the 2021 Birmingham Bowl 13-17 against the Houston Cougars. Nix threw for 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions during the year. Transfer & Senior year. On December 12, 2021, Nix announced he would be leaving Auburn to enter the NCAA transfer portal. On December 19, 2021, Nix announced he would transfer to Oregon. Statistics "As of December 19, 2021": Personal  life. Nix is a Christian. He is the son of Patrick Nix (an Auburn quarterback from 1992-1995) and Krista Nix.