Eugene Oregon is expected to have 83 scholarship players in 2025. It is anticipated that the Big Ten and SEC would continue to offer 85 scholarships, but roster limitations will drop from 125 to 105 starting in 2025–2026, contingent on the resolution of the House v. NCAA case.
Twelve seniors: one redshirt in their seventh year, five in their sixth year, one in their fifth year, three in their third year, two true, and three walk-on specialists Theran Johnson (Northwestern), Isaiah World (Nevada), Alex Harkey (Texas State), and Malik Benson (Florida State) transferred to Oregon; Emmanuel Pregnon (USC) and Jadon Canady (Ole Miss) transferred to UO; Matthew Bedford requested a medical hardship waiver; After the court order and NCAA waiver against Diego Pavia, Jamaree Caldwell, Kobe Savage, and George Silva are still eligible for one more year. Noah Whittington, Gary Bryant Jr., Bedford, Caldwell, Savage, and Silva are all automatically eligible for the NFL draft and had the option to opt out. Silva returned, and Caldwell and Savage were still in the draft. Whittington, Bryant, Bedford, and Silva returned; Jordan James, Derrick Harmon, and Josh Conerly Jr. announced their intention to enter the NFL draft; Bryce Boettcher received an NCAA waiver for his fourth season of football eligibility; Evan Stewart returned; and Caldwell and Savage were still in the draft.
Juniors: 17 (1 true, 9 redshirt, 1 sixth-year) Makhi Hughes left Tulane, Bear Alexander (USC) and Dillon Thieneman (Purdue) moved to Oregon, while Emarrion Winston (Baylor) and Khamari Terrell (Texas State) transferred.
