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Two of the nation’s top quarterbacks went head-to-head on Sunday night, as Caleb Williams and Bo Nix looked impressive in the first half of USC and Oregon’s showdown.
Despite taking three sacks, Williams completed just over 61 percent of his passes for 159 yards while scoring a rushing touchdown. His top target was wide receiver Tahj Washington, who hauled in three catches for 73 yards at the half.
College football fans were impressed with Williams’ performance.
FOX College Football @CFBONFOX
Caleb Williams, what a scramble 👏😧@uscfb pic.twitter.com/NLgkdstXfR
FOX College Football @CFBONFOX
Caleb Williams with the hook shot pass 😳@uscfb pic.twitter.com/bZQgOst85W
Connor Morrissette @C_Morrissette
Caleb Williams runs in a two-yard touchdown and all of a sudden it’s a one-score game. Oregon leads 22-14 with 12 seconds left in the first half.
RichSC @OriginalRichSC
Caleb Williams had a couple of Heisman-level plays on that TD drive. It’s a shame they’re not even talking about him as being a finalist this year because he is still the best player in college football. Sorry, everyone else.
Connor Morrissette @C_Morrissette
The NFL scouts in the press box all smile and look at each other after that last Caleb Williams completion to Dorian Singer.
Arrogant Nation✌🏻 @FightOnRusty
reminder to not let other factors distract you from watching Caleb Williams cook in a USC uniform
not many chances left ✌🏻
Yogi Roth @YogiRoth
Caleb Williams is so good. So accurate, even when pressured. Does it every week.
While Williams’ first half was admirable, Nix’s halftime numbers were downright exceptional. Despite completing just eight passes, the Ducks’ signal-caller threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions.
Oregon’s stellar offense continued to produce points, owning a 22-14 lead at the half.
Wide receiver Troy Franklin racked up 147 yards and a touchdown on just two catches through two quarters. Franklin had only topped that number in a single game once all year, a Week 7 matchup with Washington.
Fans applauded the Ducks’ high-powered offense, as well as Nix’s tremendous half.
FOX College Football @CFBONFOX
OH MY GOODNESS… AGAIN! 😳@oregonfootball making it look EASY! pic.twitter.com/12GKvAQS3i
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate
A unique statline: Oregon QB Bo Nix so far vs. the USC defense… pic.twitter.com/RTDjowfhX1
Dan Rubenstein @DanRubenstein
On his first throw of the day, Bo Nix just out-threw each of Drew Allar and JJ McCarthy’s entire games.
David Ubben @davidubben
Oregon should not be allowed to run offense against USC’s secondary. This is cruel.
Bo Nix tonight: 2-2, 161 yards, 2 TDs.
RedditCFB @RedditCFB
He’s slipped a little since then, but Bo Nix’s passing efficiency at this point in the game was 1106.2. The FBS single season record is 207.6. https://t.co/aRUS3PQP01
Dale Bliss @DSH_Newton
Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels are separating themselves from the Heisman pack. But Bo has to finish the job in this second half and win the PAC-12 Championship.
𝐎reg𝐎n H𝐎mer @OregonHomer
Bo Nix casually averaging 80.5 yards and a touchdown per throw pic.twitter.com/nowv7EaikA
Zachary Neel @zacharycneel
Well, with one pass play, Bo Nix has already out-performed one of the Heisman Trophy favorites.
Both Nix and Williams have shown throughout the 2023 season that they’re not just two of the best quarterbacks in the Pac-12. Instead, they’re two of the best passers in the country.
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