 The team finished the season 7–5, losing to Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl.On December 8, 2017, Mario Cristobal was named the permanent head coach of the Oregon Ducks.On February 20, 2018, it was reported Cristobal made his first staffing decision with the hiring of offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, who will be Oregon's 10th and final full-time assistant coach.