Color photo of University of Oregon defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (#14) tripping up a ball carrier during the Pac-12 championship football game against Arizona on December 5, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 51-13. Also pictured is Derrick Malone Jr. (#22).
Color photo of University of Oregon special teams player Ayele Ford (#30) tackling a kick returner from behind during the Pac-12 championship football game against Arizona on December 5, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 51-13.
Color photo of University of Oregon football players DeForest Buckner (#44), Alex Balducci (#56) and T. J. Daniel (#45) leaping in an attempt to block a field goal attempt during a football game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Charles Nelson (#6) returning a kickoff 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 Charles Nelson (#6) returning a kickoff 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) advancing the ball for a 70-yard touchdown reception 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 Tony Washington (#91) advancing the ball after recovering a fumble during a football game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41.
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (#44) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41.
Color photo of University of Oregon defenders Alex Balducci (#56), Erick Dargan (#4, center) and Christian French (#96) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41.
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (#44) lined up for the snap during a football game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41.