Bo Nix Biography

Bo Nix is an American Football player who plays for the Oregon Ducks in the ongoing NCAA Division 1 season of 2023-24. He plays the Quarterback position and recently played for the Auburn Tigers until 2019. He also has a successful high school career and is currently the captain of his college team.

Bo Nix Bio, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Net Worth

Bo Nix was born on 25th February 2000, in Pinson, Alabama, USA. He grew up in a white Christian family with his parents, Patrick Nix and Krista Chapman, and three siblings including one older sister Emma Grace, and two younger siblings Sarah and Caleb. He spent most of his early life in his hometown Pinson, Alabama.

Bo completed his high school education at Pinson Valley High School and graduated in the year 2019. He then went on to attend Auburn College and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Liberal arts. He is currently in his junior year and is also part of the college football team.

Career

Bo started his career in football in high school when he joined the school football team. He maintained a great record throughout the school years with a total of 161 touchdowns and 12000 offensive yards. He became one of the most promising prospects from his school and also won the Mr. Football Award by the end of his high school.

By the end of his senior year, he was named as a four-star prospect by Scout and 247 Sports and as a five-star recruit by Rivals. He received offers from various universities but he decided to join Auburn College. His debut game in college football was against the Oregon team and he started off his freshman year as the starting quarterback in the 2019 season.

He led to team to win several matches that season and also led the team to record 9-4 records in 2019. He has been the starting quarterback for the team since his freshman year and has been in the position for the past two years. In 2020, he was also voted to be the team Captain and became one of the most significant players for the team.

The same year, he received the Manning Award Star of the Week and the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for his performance. He made a move to Oregon before the 2022 season and eversince then he is taking the Ducks to new heights with each game. 

Stats & Career Highlights

  • A standout first year for a top quarterback in Eugene: started all 13 games, totaling 4,103 yards, averaging 315.6 per game, ranking 12th in the nation.
  • Notched 44 touchdowns—29 passing, 14 rushing, 1 receiving—placing fifth among FBS players in 2022.
  • His dual-threat performance, with 29 passing TDs and 14 rushing TDs, a rarity in college football history since 2000.
  • Set a new UO completion record at 71.9%, the second-best in the country.
  • Became the eighth Oregon QB to pass for over 3,000 yards, ranking fourth in program history. Led all FBS quarterbacks with 14 rushing touchdowns, close to breaking the UO single-season record.
  • His achievements mirrored Oregon legends: Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota, setting records in passing yards, touchdowns, and game-winning plays.
  • Received recognition as the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks.
  • Highlight games included his five-touchdown debut against Eastern Washington, a dynamic performance against Stanford, and a historic game against Colorado with touchdowns passing, rushing, and receiving.
  • Ended the season with strong showings against ranked opponents, showcasing his passing and leadership skills. Concluded with a remarkable display in the Holiday Bowl, rallying Oregon to victory with precise passes and two late touchdowns.

Bo Nix Biography

Real Name Bo Nix
Birth Date February 25, 2000
Age (as of 2023) 23 Years
Birth Place Pinson, Alabama, United States
Nationality American
Profession Football Quarterback
Religion Christianity
Sun sign Pisces

Physical Statistics

Height in feet inches – 6’ 3” – in Centimeters – 191 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 97 kg  –  in Pounds –  213 lbs
Shoe Size 12 (U.S.)
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Green
Body Type Athletic

Family

Father Patrick Nix
Mother Krista Chapman
Sister One
Brother Two

Qualification/Education

School Pinson Valley High School
College University of Oregon

Relationship Status

Bo Nix Oregon Ducks
Marital Status Married 
Affair No
Who is his wife? Izzy Smoke

Personal Life

Bo tied the knot with Izzy Smoke, a cheerleader for the Auburn college team. They first crossed paths at Auburn—Nix, the sought-after quarterback recruit, and Izzy Smoke, a cheerleader for the Tigers. Their journey together began with an engagement during their time at Auburn, followed by marriage the summer before Nix assumed the role of starting quarterback for the Ducks.

Izzy Smoke Nix stands as a steadfast supporter of her husband, Bo Nix, both online and offline. You’ll often find her at Oregon games, passionately cheering from the sidelines. On social media, she frequently shares her reactions to her husband’s performances. Notably, she even quoted passages from the Bible to reflect on the entire season after Week 13.

Bo Nix Net Worth

Bo Nix is currently a college-level football player and thus does not earn regular income through the sport. He earns through winning matches and championships and also through various endorsements. Currently, he is known to be one of the richest college athletes with an estimated net worth of $1.5million.

Trivia

  • He was named SEC’s freshman of the year award after his excellent performance in the 2019 season.
  • His father Patrick was also a quarterback for Auburn College back in the 1990s.
  • He was named the USA Today All-American in 2018 during his senior year of high school.
  • His jersey number is 10.
  • He also played baseball and basketball for his high school teams.
  • Bo recently signed an endorsement deal with Milo’s Sweet team brand.

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