Oregon’s Nix is our Week 9 A.O. Smith Hot Water Hot Performer!

For the second-straight week, Bo Nix of the University of Oregon is our A.O. Smith Hot Water Hot Performer. The 6’2”, 213-pound senior from Pinson, Alabama threw for 412 yards and scored six touchdowns (three passing, three running) in a 42-24 win over PAC-12 rival California.

Nix completed 27 of 35 passes (77%) including TDs of 12, 29 and 40 yards. He also ran for 59 yards, including three scores. For the season, Nix has completed 180 of 249 passes (72%) for 2,221 yards, with 31 touchdowns (20 passing, 11 running).

Oregon (7-1) next travels to Boulder for a November 5 game against Colorado.

Also considered for Week 9 A.O. Smith Hot Water Hot Performer:

• Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (19-25/245 yards/4 TDs)
• Max Duggan, TCU (16-28/341 yards/3 TDs)
• J. Stroud, Ohio State (26-33/354 yards/1TD)

Past A.O. Smith Hot Water Hot Performers:

• Week 5 – Max Duggan, TCU
• Week 6 – C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
• Week 7 – Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
• Week 8 – Bo Nix, Oregon