Oregon quarterback and Heisman Trophy favorite Marcus Mariota received a speeding ticket last weekend while the Ducks were on a bye.
A report from The Oregonian states that Mariota was going 80 mph in a 55 mph zone outside of Eugene. He faces a fine of up to $260 and was given a Lane County Circuit Court date of Dec. 11, which is the same day as the Home Depot College Football Awards in Orlando, Fla. The Heisman Trophy Award will be presented two days later in New York.
Mariota could ask for an extension if he chooses to fight the ticket, or he could pay the fine up front and avoid a court date.
"Mr. Mariota was polite and respectful, he was professional and took the citation appropriately and acted appropriately," state police Lt. Josh Brooks told The Oregonian. "Everybody gets tickets and 80 in a 55 is a tad fast. We send you on your way, it's just that."