Color photo of University of Oregon running back Royce Freeman (#21) advancing the ball for a short gain during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Kani Benoit (#29) advancing the ball for a 15-yard gain during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon kick returner Charles Nelson (#6) returning a kickoff for 21 yards in the end zone 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 defensive back Juwaan Williams (#17) wrapping up a ball carrier 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 Elijah George (#74) posing for a picture 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 wide receiver Dwayne Stanford (#85) dropping a pass 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 Glen Ihenacho (#25) during warm-ups before 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 punter Ian Wheeler (#38) kicking the ball away 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 Tony Washington (#91) tackling 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 Erick Dargan (#4).
Color photo of University of Oregon special teams player Austin Daich (#19) tackling a kick returner 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 are Jimmie Swain (#18) and Kenny Bassett (#31).
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 Henry Mondeaux (#92) 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. Also pictured is Joe Walker (#35).
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.
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 wide receiver Dwayne Stanford (#88) being tackled after making a catch during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Joe Walker (#35) stretching before a game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (#3) warming up before a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
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 quarterback Vernon Adams (#3) throwing a pass behind a block from lineman Tyler Johnstone (#64) 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 defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (#44) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon defensive back Charles Nelson (#6) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Tyson Coleman (#33) sacking the quarterback for a 15-yard loss during a football game against Washington on October 17, 2015 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. The play was nullified by an Oregon penalty, but the Ducks won the game 26-20.
Color photo of University of Oregon defenders Joe Walker (#35), Tyree Robinson (#3) and DeForest Buckner (#44) after bringing down a ball carrier 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 kicker Aidan Schneider (#41) licking off 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 football player Charles Nelson (#6) stepping into the end zone for a touchdown, capping a 75-yard run during a game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Byron Marshall (#9), unable to play due to injury, taking pictures on the sideline before a game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
Color photo of University of Oregon long snapper Tanner Carew (#58) warming up before a football game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36.
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.
Color photo of University of Oregon wide receiver Byron Marshall (#9) advancing the ball for an 11-yard gain on a passing 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 wide receiver Darren Carrington (#87) catching a pass for a 23-yard gain 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 returning to the field at the end of halftime during a game against Stanford on November 14, 2015 at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. The Ducks won the game 38-36. Pictured are Jalen Jelks (#97), Chris Tewhill (#89) and Glen Ihenacho (#25).
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Royce Freeman (#21) advancing the ball between blocks from Evan Voeller (#79) and Tyler Johnstone (#64) 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 quarterback Marcus Mariota (#8) being going out of bounds after a short 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) 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 wide receiver Josh Huff (#1) attempting to hurdle a defender on a 28-yard pass play during a football game against Tennessee on September 14, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 59-14. Also pictured are wide receiver Bralon Addison (#11) and defensive lineman Sam Camp (#99).