The University of Oregon linebacker, who was drafted by the Houston Astros after his NCAA baseball eligibility expired, can report to spring training or return to college to play football.

Boettcher announced his return for one more season of college football on Tuesday night. The Ducks had been pursuing a waiver from the NCAA for the linebacker to play a fourth and final year of football, and it appears to have been granted.

The Oregon Ducks are gearing up for another championship run in 2025, and a familiar face will play a pivotal role. Linebacker Bryce Boettcher, a standout on the field and a 2024 MLB Draft pick, has d

Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher will reportedly skip Houston Astros spring training and instead focus on the 2025 football season.

The Astros retain the rights to Bryce Boettcher if the outfielder decides to play baseball in 2026 after another football season at Oregon.

The Ducks were the only undefeated team at the top level of college football before losing to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher has officially announced what he plans to do when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ahead of the Rose Bowl, Bryce Boettcher has proved to be a tackling machine for Oregon on the gridiron and a standout on the baseball diamond.

Boettcher exhausted his four years of eligibility in baseball, which also started his five-year eligibility clock in the 2020-21 academic year.

Oregon secured a waiver for an additional year of football eligibility for Boettcher, who did not join the team until his sophomore season