Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) catches the ball mid-air during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Dwayne Stanford (85) runs the ball during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich yells at the referee during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) gets caught up between Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Doran Grant (12) and defensive back Vonn Bell (11) during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Chris Worley (35) attempts to wrap his arms around Oregon Ducks running back Byron Marshall (9) during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) reacts after a turnover during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) is tackled by the Oregon defense during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws the ball downfield during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) is brought down by Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State fans hold up a sign while celebrating a touchdown during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes the ball towards the end zone during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands the ball off to Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner (24) prior to getting a first down during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Ohio State running back Jalin Marshall (17) leaps over Oregon linebacker Derrick Malone (22) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner (24) looks for an open route while running the ball during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon tight end Evan Baylis (81) is tackled by Ohio State safety Isaiah Williams (23) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon wide receiver Dwayne Stanford (85) drops the open pass during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Byron Marshall (9) pushes past Ohio State Buckeyes safety Kevin Niehoff (25) during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) passes the ball to a receiver during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) is tackled by several Ohio State defensemen during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

American songwriter and singer Aloe Blacc performs the Star Spangled Banner at the beginning of the game. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The Oregon defense tries to block the extra point during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) hikes the ball to Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) stiff-arms Ohio State defensive lineman Steve Miller (88) during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) makes a dash tot he sideline during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) looks to pass the ball during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

The Oregon Ducks run out onto the field during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs back to the locker room after the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Tyson Coleman (33) blocks Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jalin Marshall (17) from furthering the ball down the first during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) grabs at the waist of Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) navigates past players while running the ball during the second quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Players wait to snap the ball prior to Ohio State completing the extra point during the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jalin Marshall (17) breaks the tackle of several oOregon defensive players while returning the ball. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) slips in the end zone prior to running the ball. The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes play for the College Football Playoff Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 12, 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)