In a surprise announcement yesterday Iapani "Poncho" Laloulu, the Ducks' two-year starter at center, declared he's coming back for his senior season with the team.
That makes two key leaders on the 2025 squad who have announced they're passing up the NFL draft for another season of college football. Defensive tackle Bear Alexander announced just last week.
Via Instagram, the Rimington Award finalist and third team AP All-American said, "First and foremost I want to thank my Heavenly Father in my lord and savior Jesus Christ ... Thank you to my family and friends for your support, love and encouragement, but after a lot of prayer and talks with my family I would like to say that I will be returning back to EUGENE for my last season!