History of Bo Nix in Timeline

Bo Nix is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. After three seasons with the Auburn Tigers, where he was named SEC Freshman of the Year in 2019, Nix transferred to the Oregon Ducks. In 2023, he earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year honors while leading the FBS in passing touchdowns. Drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, he quickly became their starting quarterback, leading the team to their first playoff appearance since 2015.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1983: Rookie Starter

In 2024, Bo Nix was named the Broncos' starting quarterback, becoming the first Broncos rookie to start since John Elway in 1983.

1983: NFL Draft Record

In the 2024 NFL draft, Bo Nix was the last of six quarterbacks taken in the first round, tying the 1983 draft for the most in NFL history.

1999: Win at LSU

In 2021, Bo Nix led Auburn to their first win at LSU since 1999.

February 25, 2000: Birth of Bo Nix

On February 25, 2000, Bo Chapman Nix was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

2015: Playoff Appearance

In 2024, Bo Nix led the Broncos to their first playoff appearance since 2015.

2018: Alabama's Mr. Football Award

In 2018, Bo Nix won Alabama's Mr. Football Award as a senior in high school.

August 31, 2019: First College Game

On August 31, 2019, as a true freshman at Auburn, Bo Nix led his team to a comeback win against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium.

2019: SEC Freshman of the Year

In 2019, Bo Nix won the SEC Freshman of the Year award while playing college football for the Auburn Tigers.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Bo Nix, as a sophomore, threw for 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games for Auburn.

2020: NCAA Eligibility Waiver

In 2022, when Nix transferred to Oregon, he had two seasons of eligibility remaining, based on the NCAA's COVID-19 eligibility waiver for the 2020 season.

December 12, 2021: Transfer Portal Announcement

On December 12, 2021, Bo Nix announced he was entering the transfer portal, citing unhappiness playing under Auburn's head coach.

2022: Transfer to University of Oregon

In 2022, Bo Nix transferred to the University of Oregon and led the team to a 10-3 record.

2023: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2023, Bo Nix was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year while playing for the Oregon Ducks, after leading the FBS in passing touchdowns.

2023: Record-Breaking Season

In the 2023 season, Bo Nix led Oregon while being in contention for the College Football Playoff and set a new record for the highest single-season completion percentage.