Rather, this is an athlete Oregon is all too familiar with: linebacker Bryce Boettcher is officially returning for the 2025 season.Boettcher, a baseball Gold Glove winner, was selected in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros.

Oregon football’s excellent season clearly didn’t have the storybook ending that many fans wanted, after falling 41-21 to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. But one of their star players will be back in the green and yellow for his senior campaign.

Oregon received a major boost to its 2025 roster with news of a prominent player returning. Evan Stewart could have declared for the NFL Draft after completing his junior year. However, the wide receiver announced his return to Oregon on Tuesday.

The Oregon Ducks landed another massive player of need out of the transfer portal on Tuesday, getting a commitment from former Tulane Green Wave running back Makhi Hughes. Hughes, who rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024, will come to Eugene and play a huge role for the Ducks in 2025 as a redshirt junior with two years of eligibility.