Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) dives for a touchdown during the first quarter. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The Oregon Ducks pour water over Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich after winning the football game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon Duck and Lee Corso are showered with confetti after Corso selected Oregon to beat the Michigan State Spartans at ESPN GameDay. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon players dance for the camera after their win. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The UCLA offense begins the play during the second half. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon running back Royce Freeman (21) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) leaps over several Wyoming Cowboys while scoring a touchdown during the second half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the University of Wyoming Cowboys at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 13, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich looks to the referee during the second half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on November 30, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks away from the prayer circle after the end of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) tosses the ball during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Confetti blasts overhead on the stage during the ceremony. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks linebacker Torrodney Prevot (86) pushes Washington State Cougars running back Jamal Morrow (25) into the air during the end of the first quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Sept. 20, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
An Oregon fan sits with his hands on his helmet after Oregon loses to Arizona. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) stretches towards the ball for an Oregon touchdown during the second quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the No. 20 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon defensive back Erick Dargan (4) sits and listens to music in the locker room before the start of the game. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the No. 20 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) points to the sky after scoring during the second half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on November 30, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (44) celebrates his sack after the play is over during the first quarter. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen (5) catches the touchdown pass during the third quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) spikes the ball after catching a pass and running the ball to the ten yard line during the second quarter. The post-play celebration resulted in a fifteen yard penalty. The No. 9 Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on October 18, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) and Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich hug during senior presentations before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 22, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Rice-Eccles Stadium sits empty as the sun sets before the start of the game. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the No. 20 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) runs the ball towards the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter. The No. 9 Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on October 18, 2014. (Eve Hess/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks linebacker Joe Walker (35) talks with his dad prior to going into the locker room. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the California Golden Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 24, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Allen (5) is flipped by a hit from Washington State Cougars cornerback Charleston White (16) in the third quarter of play. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Sept. 20, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Fans hold up the “O” gesture during the second half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 22, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Fans sit in the rain during the first half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 22, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Oregon defense celebrates after a play during the first half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on November 30, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Utah offensive line gets ready during the third quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the No. 20 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon running back coach Gary Campbell, left, and defensive coach Don Pellum arrive at the Rosebowl along with the rest of the team. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Byron Marshall (9) avoids the tackle of Washington State Cougars safety Sulaiman Hameed (37) while running the ball towards the end zone. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Sept. 20, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
An Oregon football player walks through the tunnel in the Rose Bowl before the start of the game. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hurdles Oregon State safety Justin Strong (39) during the first half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on November 30, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon tight end Pharaoh Brown (85) is carried off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the No. 20 Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) gets a kiss from a family member after Oregon won the game. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Fans watch as the Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 22, 2014. (Natalie Hardwicke/Emerald)
Salem, Oregon native Aaron Jones laughs as he knocks over the game of Jenga at a University of Arizona tailgate spot. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley (17) fumbles the football during the first half. The No. 12 Oregon Ducks play the No. 18 UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on October 11, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner (24) awaits a kickoff during the first quarter. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the South Dakota Coyotes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Aug. 30, 2014. (Dominic Allen/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) screams towards the fans after tackling a Michigan State player. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver B.J. Kelley (23) jumps into the crowd as pre game ritual. The No. 5 Oregon Ducks play the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 1, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
The Duck rides on the back of the iconic motorcycle onto the field minutes before kickoff. The No. 3 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Eugene native Jason Murphy poses for a portrait inside of his tailgating camper. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 2014. (Cam Christensen/Emerald)
A verse is seen on the rear of the shoe of Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7). The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the California Golden Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 24, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Keanon Lowe’s (7) helmet comes off as Arizona Wildcats safety Jared Tevis (38) tackles him to the ground. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the No. 7 Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on December 5, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon and California football players form a prayer circle following the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the California Golden Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 24, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) comes off the field for the last time at Autzen Stadium during the second half. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on November 22, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Nike co-founder Phil Knight walks into Autzen Stadium before the start of the game. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks play the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon on October 2, 2014. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Former Oregon Ducks defensive back Kenny Wheaton waves to the crowd during the pre game tribute for The Pick. The No. 9 Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on October 18, 2014. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks place kicker Matt Wogan (49) runs towards the set ball while kicking it to Washington. The No. 9 Oregon Ducks play the University of Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on October 18, 2014. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
