Chance Joseph Nolan (born September 7, 1999) is an American former football quarterback and current professional baseball pitcher.
[15] Nolan opened the season as the backup quarterback but replaced starter Sam Noyer in week one.
[20][21] In week four, Nolan completed 15 of 19 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns, with two interceptions, as the Beavers beat USC at the coliseum for the first time since 1960.
[23] In week six, Nolan again struggled, completing 11 of his 25 passes for 158 yards and two interceptions, as the Beavers fell to Washington State 31–24.
[26][27] The following game in week nine, Nolan had a subpar performance completing 15 of his 26 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions, as the Beavers would lose 39–25 against California.
[28] In week ten, Nolan completed 20 for 38 passes for 255 yards and a touchdown with one interception, but Oregon State lost in double overtime against Colorado.
[29] In week eleven, Nolan had a great performance, going 19 for 25 on his passing attempts for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding a score on the ground, as the Beavers won 35–14 against Stanford and become bowl eligible for the first time since the 2013 season.
[37] For his performance on the year he was named first team all Pac-12 by Pro Football Focus,[38][39] and an honorable mention all Pac-12 member by the players and coaches.
[45][46] Nolan struggled in week four, completing 17 of his 29 passes for 167 yards and four interceptions, as Oregon State lost versus USC 17–14.