Oregon quarterback Bo Nix is the 2023 winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy, regarded as the academic equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.

Nix, a Pinson Valley High School graduate, spent the first three seasons of his college career at Auburn before transferring to Oregon in 2022. He led the Ducks to an 11-2 record and a berth in the Fiesta Bowl this season, and is pursuing a Master’s in Communication at Oregon with a 3.91 grade-point average.

“Bo Nix is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, and his competitive drive on the field extends to the classroom where he has already graduated magna cum laude and is currently working on a master’s degree,” National Football Foundation chairman Archie Manning said. “He embodies everything the Campbell Trophy represents, and we are extremely pleased to add his name to our history books.”

Nix graduated magna cum laude from Auburn in 2021 with a 3.62 GPA. He was the 2023 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year, a Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll member in 2022 and a three-time Academic All-SEC selection while at Auburn.

The Campbell Trophy carries with it a $25,000 post-graduate scholarship. Fifteen other finalists received $18,000 scholarship awards.

“Bo and his fellow members of the 2023 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class represent more than just their standout athletic ability seen on the field,” NFF president & CEO Steve Hatchell said. “Their academic achievements and their contributions as leaders off the field send a powerful message about the young men who play our sport. They have taken full advantage of the educational opportunities provided by college football, and they have created a compelling legacy for others to follow.”

On the field, Nix leads all FBS quarterbacks in completion percentage (77.2) and is tied for first in touchdown passes (40). He ranks second in passing efficiency (186.25), passing yards (4,145), passing yards per game (318.85), and total touchdowns (46).

Past winners of the Campbell Trophy include Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning (1997), Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (2009), Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones (2012) and Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (2019).

Nix is also one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, which will be awarded on Saturday in New York. He was Alabama’s Mr. Football at Pinson Valley in 2018, while playing for his father, former Auburn quarterback Patrick Nix.