When you talk about college football at a baseline level, the only stats that matter are wins and losses. We can all agree on that.
However, if you are like me, and you enjoy the numbers below the surface, and the records that are held by different teams and players throughout history, then this article is for you.
The upcoming Fiesta Bowl between the Oregon Ducks and Liberty Flames could be an incredibly important game. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix has a chance to etch his name in college football history.
One of Nix’s best attributes during his time in Eugene has been his accuracy, and knowing when to force it or not. This is reflected in his completion percentage, which was the best in the nation in 2023, and among the best in the nation in 2022.
With five games in 2023 completing more than 80% of his passes, and nine games completing more than 75% of his passes, Nix was clearly in line to break the record for all-time single-season completion percentage, set by Alabama’s Mac Jones back in 2020. However, an outing in the Pac-12 title game where he completed only 61.8% of his passes dropped Nix out of the lead.
With one more game, though, the Oregon QB still has a chance to get back to the top spot and cement his place in college football history. While he certainly isn’t as concerned with the number as we are, it is interesting to note what needs to happen for him to get the record.
Let’s break down the math: