Bo Nix to start for Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Utes on Saturday night
It’s a bit of information that Oregon fans, Utah fans, and the betting world have been trying to get a hold of for the past week or so, and it’s finally come to the forefront.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix will start the game for his team on Saturday night against the Utah Utes after suffering an ankle injury last week against the Washington Huskies
Nix appeared to injure his leg in the 4th quarter and had to be helped off of the field. He later returned for the final five plays of the game after spending some time in the medical tent but was unable to complete the comeback for the Ducks.
Throughout the week, Nix tried to practice on his injured ankle as if he were going to play, and while it was said to be a game-time decision, with Nix warming up pre-game to see how it all felt, in the end, the QB got the nod to get the start.
I’m told that there was severe doubt about Nix’s availability on Friday night, but the QB lobbied hard with the coaching staff to allow him to play.
Oregon faces a major matchup against the No. 10 Utes, with the winner having an inside track to get into the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas at the start of December. With Nix playing, it certainly gives Oregon a better chance at winning the game.
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