Color photo of University of Oregon football players (from left) Keanon Lowe (#7), Torrodney Prevot, DeForest Buckner (#44), Ayele Ford (#30) and Marcus Mariota (behind Ford) surrounding the trophy 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 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 player Ayele Forde (#30) tripping up a ball carrier during a game against Wyoming on September 13, 2014 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 48-14.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Kenny Bassett (#31) tackling a kick returner during a game against Colorado on November 22, 2014 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 44-10. Also pictured is Ayele Ford (#30).
Color photo of University of Oregon head football coach Mark Helfrich congratulating players as they exit the field during a game against UCLA on October 11, 2014 at Rose Bowl Stadium. The Ducks won the game 42-30. Also pictured are Charles Nelson (#6) and Ayele Forde (#30).
Color photo of University of Oregon football players Ayele Forde (#30) and Tyree Robinson (#2) tackling a kick returner during the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Florida State on January 1, 2015 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The Ducks won the game 59-20. Also pictured is Juwaan Williams (#17).