History of Bo Nix in Timeline
Bo Nix is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos. He holds the NCAA record for most starts at quarterback (61) across his time playing for Auburn and Oregon. Notably, Nix achieved significant accolades in 2023, including winning the William V. Campbell Trophy, being named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, and throwing for over 4,500 yards with 45 touchdowns. The Denver Broncos selected him 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
1983: Six quarterbacks are taken in the first round of the NFL draft, tying 1983
In 2024, six quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the NFL draft, tying the 1983 draft for the most in NFL history.
1999: Bo Nix leads Auburn to their first win at LSU since 1999
In 2021, Bo Nix led Auburn to their first win at LSU since 1999.
August 31, 2019: Bo Nix leads Auburn to a comeback win against Oregon
On August 31, 2019, Bo Nix led Auburn to a comeback win against the Oregon Ducks.
2019: Bo Nix wins SEC Freshman of the Year
Bo Nix was voted the SEC's 2019 Freshman of the Year.
2020: Bo Nix throws 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions as a sophomore
In 2020, Bo Nix threw for 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions as a sophomore.
2020: NCAA-wide COVID-19 eligibility waiver
In 2020, the NCAA implemented an eligibility waiver due to COVID-19.
December 12, 2021: Bo Nix enters the transfer portal
On December 12, 2021, Bo Nix announced he was entering the transfer portal.
2022: Bo Nix transfers to the University of Oregon
Before the 2022 season, Bo Nix transferred to the University of Oregon.
2022: Bo Nix ties nation lead in passing touchdowns
In 2022, Bo Nix tied for the nation lead in passing TDs (40) and rushed for another 6.
2023: Bo Nix finishes third in the Heisman Trophy voting
In 2023, Bo Nix finished third place in the Heisman Trophy vote.
2023: Bo Nix wins the William V. Campbell Trophy and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year
In 2023, Bo Nix won the William V. Campbell Trophy and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year.
May 10, 2024: Bo Nix signs rookie contract with Denver Broncos
On May 10, 2024, Bo Nix signed his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos.
2024: Bo Nix is drafted by the Denver Broncos
Bo Nix was drafted 12th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2024 NFL draft.
