Color photo of University of Oregon punter Ian Wheeler (#38) kicking the ball away during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of the University of Oregon football team watching the big screen during a break in the action while officials review the previous play in a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon punter Ian Wheeler (#38) kicking the ball during the College Football Playoff championship media day practice session on January 10, 2015 at Trinity High School in Euless, Texas.
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive lineman Alex Balducci (#56) clutching a recovered fumble at the bottom of the pile as teammates indicate Duck ball during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ducks lost the game 20-42. Also pictured are Reggie Daniels (#8), Derrick Malone Jr. (#22), Arik Armstead (#9) Tyson Coleman (#33) and Troy Hill (#13).
Color photo of University of Oregon line backer Danny Mattingly (#46) tackling a ball carrier during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ducks lost the game 20-42. Also pictured are Troy Hill (#13) and DeForest Buckner (#44).
Color photo of University of Oregon football players Byron Marshall (#9) and Royce Freeman (#21) chatting before a football game against Washington on October 17, 2015 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The Ducks won the game 26-20.
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick (#48) diving to grab the quarterback during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ducks lost the game 20-42.
Color photo of University of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (#8) receiving a snap from center Hroniss Grasu (#55) during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ducks lost the game 20-42. Also pictured is Cameron Hunt (#78).
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Christian French (#96) spreading his arms as he rushes the quarterback during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ducks lost the game 20-42.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Erick Dargan (#4) being interviewed during the College Football Playoff championship media day on January 10, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.