Color photo of University of Oregon running back Thomas Tyner (#24) being tackled after a nine-yard gain 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 defensive linemen Alex Balducci (#56) and Arik Armstead (#9) 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.
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 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 wide receiver Byron Marshall (#9) being forced out of bounds after an eight-yard gain on a passing play 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) being forced out of bounds after an eight-yard gain 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 defenders DeForest Buckner (#44) and Rodney Hardrick (#48) 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.
