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Former Oregon Quarterbacks Justin Herbert vs. Bo Nix: NFL Schedule Release

Former Oregon Duck quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Bo Nix will play each other twice as the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos are in the same division. The 2024 NFL schedule release is jam packed with Oregon football players.

Bri Amaranthus

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix /
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Former Oregon Duck quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Bo Nix just are AFC West division rivals and will play each other twice a year. The dates will be released on Wednesday night for Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers vs. Nix’s Denver Broncos… Now Oregon fans will just have to decide which team to root for in the Duck vs. Duck showdown. 

Denver Broncos play at Los Angles Chargers on December 22nd at 1:05 pm PT

Los Angeles Chargers play at Denver Broncos on October 13th at 1:05 pm PT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix /

Nix was selected by the Denver Broncos No. 12-overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Former Oregon receiver Troy Franklin also joins the Broncos, or should we say, the Denver Ducks. Nix and Franklin will try to emulate the immense success and great connection they had at Oregon, which boasted the No. 2 scoring and passing offense in 2023. 

Adding to the Duck fun, former Oregon linebacker Troy Dye signed with the Chargers this offseason under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

Chargers coach Harbaugh vs. Broncos coach Sean Payton is another great storyline, as two of the most-celebrated coaches in football go head to head. 

The Broncos are currently on a three-game winning streak vs. the Chargers. 

Of course, both Herbert and Nix face the difficult task of competing in the same division as the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The reigning-Super Bowl champion Chiefs have won the divisional crown for eight-straight seasons.

Can one of the former Duck quarterbacks take down one of the greatest NFL players ever in Mahomes? Head-to-head, Mahomes has a 5-1 record against Herbert. Those heated divisional games seemingly always come down to the wire and the Chargers have struggled to win in close games. 

The Broncos-Chargers rivalry dates back to 1960. All time, the Broncos lead the series 73–55–1. Yet somehow, Denver and L.A. have met only once in the playoffs, in the 2013 AFC Divisional round, the Broncos beat the Chargers 24-17. 

This season, the old rivalry gets a lot more green and yellow. 

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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