The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference features Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich and Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown.

Mack Brown and Mark Helfrich make their way to the conference room. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Head coaches Mack Brown and Mark Helfrich greet each other before the start of the press conference. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Texas head coach Mack Brown delivers his opening statement to the media during the head coach press conference. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Head coaches Mack Brown and Mark Helfrich share a laugh during the head coach’s press conference. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Texas head coach Mack Brown smiles while answering a question during the head coach’s press conference. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich laughs after Texas head coach Mack Brown noted that he would rank Oregon as No. 2 in next year’s playoff bowl system. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich smiles at Texas head coach Mack Brown as Brown jokes about the Ducks’ projected spread heading into the game. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Texas head coach Mack Brown and Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich pose for a photo after the conclusion of the press conference. The Alamo Bowl head coach’s conference is held at the San Antonio Riverwalk on Dec. 29, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)