Greg McElroy has been breaking down a number of preseason topics on his “Always College Football” podcast. Recently, he tackled the idea of which players will be the MVP and breakout candidates for Oregon this fall.

As for the MVP, McElroy did not spend much time with a clear-cut selection in Bo Nix:

“The MVP, this should not require a whole lot,” said McElroy. “I think every person that you ask, just one thing: Who’s the best player on the team? Who’s the most important player on Oregon’s team? It’s Bo Nix.”

When it comes to the breakout star, McElroy decided to highlight the offensive line due to the need to protect Nix. He ultimately went with a newcomer on the line that joined the Ducks over a host of suitors in the transfer portal.

“The breakout star — what did I just say about Bo Nix a minute ago and the importance of him staying healthy? Well, we should probably go to the offensive line. Ajani Cornelius as a transfer from Rhode Island, everybody wanted him,” McElroy explained. “We’re talking about a guy that had zero stars coming out of high school. But at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, very athletic, a late bloomer has started 2 full years at Rhode Island. And now he’s likely going to be starting at the tackle spot protecting your most valuable asset.”

Here’s McElroy’s latest episode with the Oregon chatter beginning around the 10:45 mark: