Oregon Football Bo Nix and Troy Franklin Boost Denver Broncos Super Bowl Odds?

Did drafting the Oregon Ducks duo of Bo Nix and Troy Franklin improve the Denver Broncos odds of winning the Super Bowl?

Bri Amaranthus | Apr 30, 2024

Oct 22, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates with / Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

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The Oregon Ducks' dynamic duo of quarterback Bo Nix and wide receiver Troy Franklin are carrying their chemistry to the big leagues after both were selected by the Denver Broncos in the NFL Draft.

But will their connection be enough to elevate Denver into a Super Bowl anytime in the near future?

Last season, Oregon had one of the best turnarounds in college football. The team reached 12 wins for the first time since 2019. It’s no coincidence that the Ducks' success correlated with its stars' individual achievements. Nix finished No. 3 in the Heisman voting, while Franklin set a new school record for single-season receiving yards with 1,383.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates with Bo Nix (10) / Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

However, Vegas doesn’t seem convinced that the two will elevate the Broncos' chances at winning a Super Bowl next season.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Denver’s odds at winning the Super Bowl were +15,000 before the NFL Draft. After the draft, the Broncos' odds of winning a championship remained stagnant at +15,000.

It’s undeniable that the Broncos are in the middle of a rebuild, but given the chemistry that Nix and Franklin already share with one another on the field and the fact that both could earn starting roles in Dever during camp, the odds not moving up at all after entering the draft without a clear quarterback in Zach Wilson and having lost Jerry Jeudy in free agency.

Now that the team has filled its holes with two of Oregon’s stars, +15,000 odds could be a steal for anyone betting on the Broncos.

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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Published Apr 30, 2024

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.