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 defensive back Troy Hill (#13) forcing a ball carrier out of bounds for no 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 Tyson Coleman (#33).
Color photo of University of Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson (#6) advancing the ball for a 73-yard gain on a passing play 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 running back Royce Freeman (#21) advancing the ball 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. Also pictured is Marcus Mariota (#8).
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Thomas Tyner (#24) advancing the ball for an 11-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 linebacker Joe Walker (#35) attempting to get at a ball carrier during a football game against Washington on October 17, 2015 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Walker was able to make the tackle and the Ducks won the game 26-20.
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (#44) sacking the quarterback for a nine-yard loss during 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 football player Johnathan Loyd (#10) looking to the camera during an interview at 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 football player Devon Allen (#13) pulling up after a fair catch is called for by a punt returner during a 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 wide receiver Darren Carrington (#7) catching a pass for a 36-yard touchdown during a football game against Washington on October 17, 2015 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The Ducks won the game 26-20.