Color photo of University of Oregon football player Darren Carrington (#87) smiling on the awards stand after the Ducks defeated Arizona 51-13 in the Pac-12 championship game on December 5, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Color photo of members of the University of Oregon football team being showered with green and yellow confetti on the awards stand after defeating Arizona 51-13 in the Pac-12 championship game on December 5, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Color photo of University of Oregon offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby (#73) preparing to block a defender on a running play 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 players taking the field prior to a game against California on October 24, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 59-41. From left to right are Tony Washington (#91), Erick Dargan (#4), Tyson Coleman (#33) and Isaac Ava (#51).
Color photo of University of Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (#7) catching a pass 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 linebacker Christian French (#96) sacking the quarterback for a loss 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 running back Royce Freeman (#21) being brought down in the end zone for a two-yard touchdown 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 wide receiver Johnathan Loyd (#10) before 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 Torrodney Prevot (#86) and Christian French (#96) posing with the championship trophy during the College Football Playoff championship media day on January 10, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Thomas Tyner (#24) being tackled just short of the goal line 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.