Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) walks back to the Oregon locker room after the end of the football 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. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State safety Isaiah Williams (23) celebrates with Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (19) at the end of the football 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. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Tyson Coleman (33) swats the ball out of Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Doran Grant (12) during the third 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 lineman Arik Armstead (9) secures the fumbled ball while Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Darryl Baldwin (76) attempts to tackle Armstead. 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) walks off the field after getting hurt during the second 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) slides to the ground during the second 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 players celebrate together after their win. 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 wide receiver Corey Smith (84) jumps on Oregon Ducks wide receiver Keanon Lowe (7) while tackling him during the fourth 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 running back Byron Marshall (9) runs to the sideline during the second 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 and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shake hands after the end of the football 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. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer goes over plays during a timeout. 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 offensive lineman Andre Yruretagoyena (72) walks back to the Oregon locker room after the end of the football 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. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon linebacker Danny Mattingly (46) strips the ball away from Ohio State running back Jalin Marshall (17) during the second 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) sits on the bench during the second 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 Charles Nelson (6) is taken down by the Ohio State defense during the second 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 linebacker Darron Lee (43) reacts to coming close to intercepting the ball during the third 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 Ezekiel Elliott (15) is tackled by the Oregon defense during the second 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 Duck mascot poses with a camera during the second 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 running back Byron Marshall (9) scores a touchdown during the second 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 running back Byron Marshall (9) makes a break for the end zone during the second 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 safety Chris Worley (35) pumps up the crowd before kickoff. 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 quarterback Cardale Jones (12) leaps over Oregon defensive back Chris Seisay (12) during the second 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 head coach Urban Meyer holds up the championship trophy after the end of the football 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. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer gets a Gatorade bath during the second 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 defensive backs Chris Seisay (12) and Reggie Daniels (8) celebrate Seisay’s tackle during the third 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 wide receiver Austin Daich (19) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Tyson Coleman (33) celebrate Coleman’s forced fumble. 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) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) hug on stage during the trophy ceremony. 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) runs back to the sideline after a touchdown during the second 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 running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) kisses the trophy during the trophy ceremony. 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 staff members pass out hats to each other right before the end 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)

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Craig Fada (38) throws confetti in the air while celebrating. 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) rushes the football to the sideline during the second 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)

Players walk off the stage after the end of the trophy ceremony. 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)