Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher returns to Rose Bowl as player after attending last matchup as a child

Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who attended the last Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State as a child, will now play in the upcoming game. He was just seven years old during the 2010 matchup, which Oregon lost. Boettcher, a senior and Burlsworth Trophy winner, leads No. 1 Oregon into the Rose Bowl against No. 8 Ohio State on January 1. This time, he aims to help the Ducks secure a victory and continue their undefeated season. The game marks a chance for redemption for Boettcher and the Ducks, who previously defeated Ohio State earlier this season. The matchup will also feature Ohio State's offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who was Oregon's head coach during Boettcher's childhood.