Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) with the Leishman Trophy following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

The Oregon mascot "The Duck" and and cheerleaders during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams (9) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the defense of Oregon on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams (9) celebrates with offensive tackle Cameron Erving (75) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the defense of Oregon on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles running back Karlos Williams (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the defense of Oregon on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) avoids the rush while facing the Oregon Ducks on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington (87) scores touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington (87) scores touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass against the Oregon Ducks on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) avoids the rush while facing the Oregon Ducks on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs for a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) runs toward the end zone against Florida State on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at the 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) scores touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8)during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) celebrates a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks running back Thomas Tyner (24) during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is hit during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) walks off the field after losing 59-20 to the Oregon Ducks on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) walks off the field after losing 59-20 to the Oregon Ducks on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) shakes hands with Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 2015. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

The Oregon Duck mascot celebrates after the Duck's 59-20 victory over Florida State on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifnal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon cheerleaders celebrate after the Ducks' football victory over Florida State on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon won 59-20. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks running back J.J. Jones (37) and Oregon Ducks defensive back Juwaan Williams (17) celebrate after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 59-20 on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Grant Thompson (59) is on the back of Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Sam Kamp (99) while celebrating their 59-20 victory over Florida State and on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Matthew McFadden (70) walks off the field after the Oregon Ducks defeated the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the College Football Playoff Semifinal at 101st Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, left, is tackled by Oregon defensive back Chris Seisay (12) during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Florida State cheerleaders wait for the start of the game of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Oregon, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen, left, is tackled by Florida State linebacker Reggie Northrup during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Florida State wide receiver Rashad Greene, left, tries for a pass as Oregon defensive back Reggie Daniels, right, looks to intercept during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Florida State cornerback Ronald Darby, left, breaks up a pass intended for Oregon running back Byron Marshall during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson, left, dives over Florida State safety Tyler Hunter during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon's Christian French, left, celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion against Florida State during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon wide receiver Charles Nelson (6) scores over Florida State defensive back Nate Andrews during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Oregon tight end Pharaoh Brown, left, is tackled by Florida State safety Tyler Hunter during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and linebacker Tony Washington celebrate with the trophy after a 59-20 win over Florida State during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington celebrates a 59-20 win over Florida State during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington, left, celebrates his touchdown with tight end Pharaoh Brown during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Florida State, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, celebrates with linebacker Tony Washington, left, and head coach Mark Helfrich celebrate after a 59-20 win over Florida State during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, celebrates with offensive lineman Jake Pisarcik after a 59-20 win against Florida State in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Florida State defensive back P.J. Williams, left, tackles Oregon running back Kani Benoit during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) makes a touchdown reception over Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) in the first halfof the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama leads 21-20 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) makes a touchdown reception over Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) in the first halfof the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama leads 21-20 at halftime. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs past Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Nick Perry (27) during the first half of the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs upfield during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (7) during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban on the field during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs upfield during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer on the sideline during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs upfield during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (left) and head coach Urban Meyer hold up the Sugar Bowl Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) rushes for a touchdown during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Vonn Bell (11) intercepts a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus celebrates after the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) and head coach Urban Meyer celebrate after the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State Buckeyes players celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State players and staff hold the Sugar Bowl Classic trophy after the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in New Orleans. Ohio State won 42-35. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) walks off the field after the 2015 NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 81st Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ohio State defeated Alabama 42-35. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs by Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Alabama running back Derrick Henry (27) runs toward Ohio State linebacker Curtis Grant (14) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs out of the pocket as Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) makes the tackle in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)

Ohio State running back Jalin Marshall (17) falls to the turf against Alabama in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs out of the pocket as Alabama linebacker Xzavier Dickson (47) looks on in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Alabama quarterback Blake Sims (6) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver DeAndrew White (2) in the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Ohio State, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)

Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) celebrates a play against Ohio State in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State players walk on the field before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Alabama defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson tackles Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State defensive back Vonn Bell (11) is tackled by Alabama running back Jalston Fowler (45) after intercepting a pass in the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs Alabama in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) runs by Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones (12) runs out of the pocket as Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) makes the tackle in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)

Ohio State defensive back Vonn Bell (11) is tackled by Alabama running back Jalston Fowler (45) after intercepting a pass in the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)

Alabama running back Derrick Henry (27) runs toward Ohio State linebacker Curtis Grant (14) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Ohio State players cheer after the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in New Orleans. Ohio State won 42-35. (AP Photo/Jamie Martin)