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 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 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.
Color photo of University of Oregon tight end Evan Baylis (#81) catching a pass in the air above the end zone during the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Baylis was forced out of bounds before he could set foot in bounds and the Ducks lost the game 20-42. Also pictured is Keanon Lowe (#7).
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive lineman 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 running back Royce Freeman (#21) advancing the 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.
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 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.