Ducks drub USC behind ‘Heisman-worthy’ Nix

Paolo Uggetti, ESPNNov 12, 2023, 06:07 AM ET EUGENE, Oregon– Dan Lanning did not hesitate.Moments after Oregon outlasted USC thanks to a 412-yard, four-touchdown efficiency from quarterback Bo Nix, the second-year head coach leaned into the blossoming story with full blast.”A Heisman-worthy performance from Bo,”Lanning stated.”We got an unique one on our sidelines. “Nix’s numbers told one side of the story– he completed 74%of his throws, balanced 13.3 backyards per pass attempt and published a 96.1 QBR. However the way in which he paced Oregon’s offense– from drives punctuated by explosive plays to methodical ones– displayed how vibrant the Ducks attack can be on their way to their ninth win.Nix leads the nation in conclusion portion at 77.7%and has 3,135 passing backyards and 29 touchdowns passes this season, matching his total from last year. The fifth-year senior was a -150 preferred to win the Heisman at ESPN BET since early Sunday morning.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated However Nix still wasn’t pleased after the sixth-ranked Ducks ’36-27 victory Saturday.” I believed we left a lot on the table,

“he stated. “We got a little bit complacent, have method too many charges. Somehow we got to discover methods to fix that.

“The game started with a bang for Nix, who threw long goal passes– a 74-yarder to Tez Johnson and an 88-yarder to Troy Franklin– on the Ducks’very first two drives. At one point, Nix was averaging 80.5 lawns per pass.But for each drive that started and stopped before the Ducks ‘defense could capture their breath and get back on the field, Nix and Co. likewise sprinkled in several scoring drives of over six minutes to make sure that the game was used their terms.And it was. In fact, the Ducks did not need to punt till late in the 3rd quarter.”We can play two various games,”Lanning said.” We can be an explosive offense that goes and scores quick, but we can also pound it down your throat and have the ability to make the most of you from that front.

” Bo Nix was a -150 preferred at ESPN BET to win the Heisman Trophy as of early Sunday early morning.Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports If there was any way Oregon kept a struggling USC team in the game, it was through those penalties– 13 of them for 120 lawns– however they ultimately would not matter. The Ducks offense totaled 552 yards and was too effective to be contained, let alone overcome.”We move quick,”said Johnson, who referred to Oregon’s offense as the best in college football.”You got to keep up with fastest

team in the country.”The Ducks(9-1, 6-1 Pac-12)still has an acne from a close loss to Washington on their record, however their course to the Pac-12 title game and the College Football Playoff are clear: win out.Nix, perhaps more than anybody, understands the objectives they wish to accomplish will require an even higher level than the one they’re displaying from

week to week. It’s why any mention of the Heisman, from his teammates or even his coach, will prompt a head shake from Nix and a claim that he does not consider the award at all.Nix says his concern is with being more effective, more sound, more mistake-proof in anticipation of harder matches ahead.”We can even be much better,”he

said.”I believe that’s the part to where it keeps you coming back on Monday and making you return for another week. We know we’re not there yet.

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