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Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich calls for a time out against Washington on Saturday at Autzen Stadium.

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EUGENE -- No. 9 Oregon's 45-20 victory against Washington on Saturday evening was worth at least $50,000 to head coach Mark Helfrich.

The win was Oregon's sixth, making it bowl-eligible. Per Helfrich's contract, he receives $50,000 for playing in a non-BCS bowl. The incentives increase from there, depending on what level of bowl game the Ducks (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) play in.

Oregon's assistants also became eligible for postseason bonuses with the victory. At a minimum, participating in a low-level bowl will earn assistants a bonus worth one month of their guaranteed base salary.

For defensive coordinator Don Pellum, for example, who earns a guaranteed base salary of $200,000 -- he, like all other Oregon football assistants is also paid a guaranteed salary supplement that is equal to their base salary -- Saturday's victory was worth $16,666.

The coaching staff can also earn incentives for winning their bowl game.

The Oregon Ducks next play California (4-3, 2-3) on Friday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The Golden Bears have lost three consecutive games.

-- Andrew Greif | @andrewgreif