But the Ducks are 12 - 1 , Pacific - 12 Conference champs and in the first College Football Playoff .
There were doubts about Oregon coach Mark Helfrich even after last year 's 11 - 2 season .
The Oregon are 12 - 1 , Pacific - 12 Conference champs and in the first College Football Playoff .
There were doubts about Oregon coach Mark Helfrich even after last year 's 11 - 2 season .