Bo Nix Opens up on Returning to Oregon for Fifth Year

Bo Nix was one of the best quarterbacks in the country last year. Now he's back for more in 2023 and should have the Oregon offense humming.

Bo Nix was faced with a big decision after the 2022 season. 

He had rewritten the narrative around his name as an error-prone quarterback and become the face of the Oregon program. His 71.9% completion percentage was both a career-best and a program record.

The Pinson, Alabama native was playing the best ball of his career and he had just led Oregon to a 10-win season.

He had to make a decision. Pursue the 2023 NFL Draft or return to Eugene for one more season.

Nix chose the latter and opened up about his decision for the first time after Saturday's spring practice.

Oregon QB Bo Nix vs. BYU

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Oregon QB Bo Nix vs. Stanford

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Oregon QB Bo Nix vs. Washington

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"There's always room for improvement. I didn't want to leave college with nothing to show for it," he said. "I want to really do a good job this season and go in there and win a lot of games."

The fifth-year quarterback hasn't exactly 'had nothing to show for it' like he mentioned. He was named the 2019 SEC Freshman of the year and has become one of the best dual-threat signal callers in the country.

Now, thoughts of the NFL are on the back-burner for one more year, and the Ducks are all that's on his mind.

"I just wanted to exhaust everything I had in college. I didn't want to have any regrets. I was fortunate, both were great opportunities. Right now, now that I chose Oregon, it's all in. It's gonna be a great season, more time to develop myself and get better."

Nix's return gives Oregon a unique situation on offense. Not only will they return their starting quarterback for the first time since the 2019 season (Justin Herbert), but they'll have a five-year starter leading their offense.

Through just five spring practices, he's already seeing his wealth of experience paying off. 

"This year is probably the most eye opening that I really get to see it. I'm in a great situation. Our coaches really allow me to be flexible and to do a lot. I'm thankful for that. But at the same time they do a great job of teaching me when I'm out there. I do feel like I have a lot under my belt."

The Ducks brought in more talented receivers for Nix to work with this offseason like Traeshon Holden from Alabama and Tez Johnson from Troy. But he'll still have some of his top weapons back from a year ago.

"It also helps to go with similar guys again this year like Troy (Franklin), T-Ferg (Terrance Fergsuon), Kris (Hutson), those guys," the quarterback said. "That'll be great moving forward now that I got a lot under my belt, I've seen a lot. Can now go out there and just play."

It sounds like Will Stein wants to find a blend of what he and Nix are most comfortable with, which should lead to more big numbers from the Ducks in 2023.

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