It’s a sad moment for Oregon Ducks QB Bo Nix as he falls behind in the list of the Heisman Trophy candidates. He was one of the top contenders, along with the Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr., before their last meeting. But after Oregon was defeated by Washington with a close three-point difference, Bo Nix was left behind while Penix Jr. inched closer to the title.

Following Oregon’s last heartbreaking loss to Washington, Bo Nix not only loses the Heisman Trophy title hopes but also loses the Pac-12 Championship game. The Ducks have lost both games against Washington this season. Michael Penix Jr., meanwhile, gives his fans a reason to support him in his venture as a potential Heisman Trophy winner. 

Bo Nix’s Heisman hopes shattered with Pac-12 Championship loss

The game that the two Pac-12 contenders delivered was nothing short of spectacular as Washington triumphed over Oregon in a close 34-31. Both 11-2 Ducks and 13-0 Huskies entered the championship games full of promises. However, the last game turned out to be a replay of the previous game they had in Week 6 where Oregon lost 33-36.

The first one was 36-33.
This could be 34-31.

Two teams they could not be more evenly matched. Both games have been awesome to cover.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 2, 2023

In the last game, Washington RB Dillon Johnson became a star player to watch with 28 carries for 152 yards and two touchdowns. This led the Huskies to grab a better edge in the final quarter with 27-24. Bo Nix accounted for 239 yards and three touchdowns while the Huskies QB completed 319 yards and one touchdown. 

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While the season didn’t end to the expectations of Bo Nix’s fans, another shocking news is spreading that Bo Nix remains undecided whether or not he will play with the Ducks for the upcoming bowl game. He stated, “I knew someone was going to ask this. Can’t we just enjoy the moment and enjoy the season? I really don’t know. I’m just looking forward to whatever bowl game is chosen for us, and just trying to get over that loss.”

As Bo Nix and the Ducks skip the College Football Playoff berth with the last loss, the Pac-12 champion will move on with a potential spot in the CFP berth. Bo Nix finished the 2023 regular season games with 3,906 yards, 37 touchdowns, and two interceptions, ranking 2nd with a QBR of 90.9. As for Michael Penix Jr., he ranks 10th with a QBR of 82.8 with 3,899 yards, 32 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. 

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