Oregon Ducks quarterback Dakota Prukop (9) goes to make a pass to a teammate. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Shay Fields (1) runs with the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Kani Benoit (29) runs with the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks linebacker Troy Dye (35) intercepts a pass meant for Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devin Ross (2). The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Austin Maloata (50) and Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Justin Hollins (11) rush Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) as he makes a pass. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) misses a diving catch. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Brenden Schooler (43) intercepts a pass. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks defensive back Reggie Daniels (8) hits Colorado Buffaloes running back Kyle Evans (21) in midair. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Kani Benoit (29) spins into the end zone for a touchdown. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
The Colorado bench celebrates after a touchdown was called correctly after a review. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks running back Kani Benoit (29) is tackled by Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Kenneth Olugbode (31). The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) makes a catch while being defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4). The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) catches the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Isaiah Oliver (26) dives to try and block Oregon Ducks place kicker Aidan Schneider’s (41) kick. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) runs with the ball. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) grins after intercepting a ball meant for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) in the fourth quarter. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre hugs one of his players after Colorado defeated Oregon. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Kabion Ento (17) and Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Bryce Bobo (4) walk off the field after the win. The Oregon Ducks play the Colorado Buffs at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 24, 2016. (Kaylee Domzalski/Emerald)
Though Oregon has not yet announced Jim Leavitt’s hiring as defensive coordinator, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre released a statement on Thursday thanking Leavitt for his contributions to CU. On Wednesday, FOX Sports reported that Leavitt will leave Boulder for Eugene to become Willie Taggart’s defensive coordinator. “Jim and our defensive …