Timothy J. Gonzalez / Associated Press)
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon coach Mark Helfrich was heading out to recruit while speculation swirled about his job security — or lack of it.
Helfrich spoke to reporters Sunday, a day after the Ducks ended the season with a 34-24 loss to the rival Oregon State Beavers in the 120th Civil War game.
Oregon finished 4-8 and 2-7 in the Pac-12.
The loss meant that Oregon wouldn't be making a postseason appearance for the first time since 2004. It also increased chatter that it might be Helfrich's last game as coach of the Ducks.