Oregon quarterback Bo Nix pulled a classy move on Friday in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Washington.
Oregon lost to Washington, 37-34, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The Ducks trailed, 20-3, late in the first half but were able to storm back after the halftime break.
Oregon even managed to take a momentary 24-20 lead before the end of the third quarter. Washington was able to counter with two touchdowns in the final quarter to seal their three-point victory.
Nix was initially seen devastated on the sideline as the clock hit zero.
After shaking off the initial shock, Nix made sure to walk across the field to congratulate rival quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The two shared a brief moment as cameras surrounded the signal-callers.
Nix went 21-for-34 for 239 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Penix threw for 319 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Washington dealt Oregon their only two losses of the season. The Ducks fell to 11-2 and likely lost any shot at making the College Football Playoff. The Huskies, meanwhile, keep their record pristine at 13-0 and are all but guaranteed a spot to compete for the national title.
The thrilling Washington-Oregon affair was a fitting farewell to the Pac-12, whose remaining teams are fighting for the conference’s very survival next season.
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