Photos:: Oregon vs. Ohio State in College Football Playoff

Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer raises the College Football Playoff championship trophy after the Buckeyes’ 42-20 victory over Oregon on Monday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.   (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Oregon players leave the field at AT&T Stadium after their 42-20 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff championship game.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Ohio State players celebrate after defeating Oregon, 42-20, in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.  (Sarah Glenn / Getty Images)

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota walks off the field at AT&T Stadium after the loss to Ohio State. It was perhaps the Heisman Trophy winner’s final game if he opts to forgo his senior season and turn pro.  (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Oregon Coach Mark Helfrich, left, congratulates Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer after the Buckeyes’ 42-20 victory over the Ducks.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Buckeyes Coach Urban Meyer and running back Ezekiel Elliott prepare to be interviewed following their victory over Oregon in the College Football Playoff championship game.  (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer is doused by tight end Nick Vannett in the final seconds of the Buckeyes’ 42-20 victory over Oregon.  (Sarah Glenn / Getty Images)

Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer embraces quarterback Cardale Jones in the final moments of their victory in the College Football Playoff championship game.   (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Oregon tight end Evan Baylis is brought down by Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the second half.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota takes a moment to gather himself after he was injured when driven into the turf following a pass in the fourth quarter. He missed two plays before returning to the game.   (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott powers his way across the goal line against Oregon on a two-yard run for his third touchdown of the game.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott picks up big yards against Oregon in the second half.   (LM Otero / Associated Press)

Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott scores on a nine-yard run against the Ducks in the third quarter for a 28-20 lead.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones fumbles the ball as he tries to make a pass while scrambling from Oregon linebacker Tyson Coleman in the third quarter. The Ducks recovered the ball.  (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Ducks receiver Byron Marshall begins to release the football as he cross the goal line on a 70-yard scoring pass play against the Buckeyes in the third quarter.  (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Oregon linebacker Danny Mattingly intercepts a pass that was bobbled by Ohio State receiver Jalin Marshall in the third quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Ducks linebacker Danny Mattingly reaches to make an interception after Buckeyes receiver Jalin Marshall had it bounce off his hands in the third quarter.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones leaps over Oregon defenders to earn a first down in the third quarter.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Oregon running back Royce Freeman flips over Ohio State defenders during a run in the first half.   (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Ohio State defensive lineman Adolphus Washington sacks Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota in the second quarter.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota heads to the sideline after the Buckeyes made a fourth-down stop at the one-yard line in the second quarter.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer gives his Buckeyes some direction during the national championship game against Oregon.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Ohio State receiver Corey Smith fumbles the ball as he’s hit by Oregon defensive back Troy Hill after a long pass completion in the second quarter.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Buckeyes receiver Corey Smith fends off Ducks defensive back Reggie Daniels after a reception in the second quarter. He would fumble moments later.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones lunges backward across the goal line for a one-yard touchdown run against Oregon in the second quarter.   (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones (12) celebrates with tight end Nick Vannett after scoring against the Ducks on a one-yard run.   (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Ohio State tight end Nick Vannett turns to cross the goal line for a one-yard touchdown reception against Oregon in the first quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Oregon Coach Mark Helfrich is on the hot seat after the Ducks went 4-8 this season.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Oregon defensive back Troy Hill deflects a pass intended for Ohio State receiver Devin Smith, but Hill was called for pass interference on the play in the first quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott is brought down by Oregon defenders after a short gain in the first quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Ohio State receiver Michael Thomas spins away from an Oregon defender after making a reception in the first quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott gets past Oregon defensive back Chris Seisay for a 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.   (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates with teammates after a 33-yard touchdown run against Oregon in the first quarter.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Oregon center Hroniss Grasu (55) celebrates with wide receiver Keanon Lowe after his seven-yard touchdown reception against Ohio State to open the scoring in the College Football Playoff national championship game.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Ducks receiver Keanon Lowe tumbles to the turf after making a seven-yard touchdown catch against the Buckeyes in the first quarter.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones tries to slip the tackle attempt by Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick on a scramble in the first quarter.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones looks for an open receiver as he scrambles from pressure in the first quarter.   (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is brought down by Ohio State linebacker Curtis Grant in the first quarter.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota unleashes a pass against the Buckeyes in the first quarter.   (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Oregon running back Thomas Tyner scoops up his own fumble on a successful run against Ohio State in the first quarter.  (LM Otero / Associated Press)

The Oregon Ducks take the field at AT&T Stadium for the College Football Playoff national championship game.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

A view from the rafters at AT&T Stadium before the College Football Playoff title game.  (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)

Oregon warms up for the College Football Playoff championship game below the giant video board at AT&T Stadium.  (Morry Gash / Associated Press)

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota huddles with teammates as they warm up for the College Football Playoff title game against Ohio State on Monday night at AT&T Stadium.   (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones loosens up his arm during pregame warmups for the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Ohio State fans root for the Buckeyes as they warm up for the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night at AT&T Stadium.   (Brandon Wade / Associated Press)

Members of the Ohio State band perform before the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night at AT&T Stadium.  (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Oregon and Ohio State fans wait outside AT&T Stadium before the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Ohio State fans arrive at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday evening for the College Football Playoff championship game.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Oregon fans pose for a photo outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before the start of the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday evening.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Ohio State fans show their allegiance outside AT&T Stadium before the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday evening in Arlington, Texas.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Fans of the Oregon Ducks line up to enter AT&T Stadium before the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night.   (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)