Bo Nix’s injury status remains unclear as Ducks prepare for Oregon State

Simply because Oregon Geese quarterback Bo Nix was capable of get out on the sphere and play in opposition to the Utah Utes final weekend together with his injured ankle doesn’t essentially imply that he can be wholesome sufficient to play this weekend in opposition to the Oregon State Beavers.

When requested about Nix’s standing going into this week, Geese head coach Dan Lanning was unable to, or unwilling to verify whether or not or not his beginning quarterback would have the ability to go well with up within the rivalry sport.

“I believe it’s evaluated each single day,” Lanning mentioned. “We’ll see. We have now an awesome medical workers, they do a very good job. Bo understands, enjoying the sport for a very long time, he understands the best way his physique feels. Clearly, he was capable of go on the market on Saturday, however we maintain evaluating as we get nearer to every sport.”

The preliminary damage occurred in Week 11 in opposition to the Washington Huskies, when Nix took a tough hit to the leg late within the fourth quarter. The QB missed an offensive drive whereas being evaluated within the damage tent, however was later capable of return for the ultimate 5 performs of the sport. Regardless of his return to the competition, Nix’s standing was up within the air throughout the week main as much as the Utah sport, together with his remaining designation as a game-time choice.

Nix warmed as much as see how his ankle felt, and was finally capable of play, throwing for 287 yards and 1 TD in Oregon’s upset win over the No. 10 Utes.

Now, the Geese are in the same scenario, working exhausting all through the following few days making an attempt to make it possible for their greatest offensive participant is ready to take the sphere for the common season finale on Saturday in Corvallis.

Ought to the Geese win, they may clinch a spot within the Pac-12 Championship Sport, the place they’d face the USC Trojans.

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Story initially appeared on Geese Wire