Bo Nix Has the Broncos Rolling - But Can He Make Oregon History Too?
The Denver Broncos are officially back in the Super Bowl conversation, and Bo Nix is at the center of it all. With a 10-2 record and nine straight wins under their belt, Denver is not just winning - they’re building something that feels sustainable, dangerous, and maybe even historic.
And Nix? He’s not ducking the expectations.
In fact, he’s embracing them.
Let’s start with the big picture: every Broncos team that’s started 10-2 has ended up in the Super Bowl. That’s not just a fun stat - it’s a pattern.
We’ve seen it in 2015, 2013, 1997, and 1989. Each of those squads found their way to the biggest stage in football.
Now, with Sean Payton calling the shots and Nix playing with poise beyond his years, Denver looks like it might be next in line.
But here’s where things get really interesting. Nix is chasing more than just a Lombardi Trophy - he’s chasing history for his alma mater.
No former Oregon Ducks quarterback has ever started in a Super Bowl-winning effort. Sure, names like Bill Musgrave and Dennis Dixon own rings, but they weren’t under center when the confetti fell.
Nix has a chance to change that narrative and become the first Ducks QB to lead a team to a Super Bowl win.
When asked about the weight of that 10-2 stat and the history tied to it, Nix didn’t flinch.
“I think there’s no added pressure,” Nix said. “Every season starts with a goal.
And our goal is to make a Super Bowl run - and not just make it. We want to win the whole thing.”
That mindset says a lot about where Nix is mentally. He’s not getting caught up in the noise or the numbers.
He’s focused on the work. And he made that crystal clear:
“The funny thing about stats is tomorrow you’re going to wake up, there’s going to be a new stat. They’re just that.
They’re just a stat. They have nothing to do with the football game.
They can’t grow legs and go out there and score touchdowns for you.”
That’s the kind of answer you want from your quarterback in December - grounded, focused, and locked in on the mission. And make no mistake, Denver’s mission is clear: win the AFC West, secure the No. 1 seed, and make a deep run in January.
Right now, they’re in the driver’s seat. With a two-game lead over the Chargers, the Broncos are closing in on their first division title in a decade.
But the path hasn’t been without bumps. Close calls against Washington, Las Vegas, Tennessee, and both New York squads have raised questions about how this team will hold up in the postseason.
Nix, though, isn’t satisfied with where they are.
“We’ve shown great improvement. But we definitely don’t want to stop here.
This is not where we wanted to be. We didn’t want to be 10-2,” he said.
That’s a telling quote. It’s not about the record - it’s about the standard. And for Nix, that standard is a championship.
Of course, oddsmakers aren’t quite ready to crown the Broncos just yet. FanDuel currently lists them with the seventh-best Super Bowl odds at +1200.
But if you’ve watched this team over the last two months, you know they’re not just riding a hot streak - they’re evolving. And Nix is a big reason why.
In just his second NFL season, he’s showing the kind of leadership and maturity that’s hard to teach. And he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. Nix recently appeared on The Pat McAfee Show, where he gave high praise to Oregon head coach Dan Lanning - the man who helped shape him into the quarterback he is today.
“He is (an electric coach) and he doesn’t fake it when he gets on screen. This is what you get at all times,” Nix said. “He’s one of the best coaches in America, in my opinion… I owe him a lot.”
That relationship between Nix and Lanning wasn’t just surface-level. Lanning was there with Nix and his family on draft night - a moment that clearly meant something to both of them.
And it’s no wonder why. In two seasons at Oregon, Nix rewrote the record books.
He left Eugene as the Ducks’ all-time leader in completion percentage (74.9%) and set single-season program records for completions (364), passing yards (4,508), and touchdowns (45) in 2023.
Now, he’s carrying that precision and poise into the NFL - and it’s paying off.
The Broncos have their eyes on the prize. The road ahead won’t be easy, and there are still questions to answer, especially as they prepare for playoff-caliber competition. But with Nix under center, Sean Payton on the headset, and a locker room that’s fully bought in, Denver isn’t just dreaming of the Super Bowl - they’re building a real case to get there.
And if they do, Bo Nix won’t just be chasing a title. He’ll be chasing legacy - for himself, for the Broncos, and for every Oregon quarterback who’s come before him.