The Montana football team will welcome back two experienced offensive players for the 2025 season. Offensive lineman from Whitefish, and tight end have been granted waivers by the NCAA to extend their college football careers for another year and have chosen to return to Missoula for their final season, as announced by the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Botner will provide additional depth to the offensive line as the Grizzlies look to fill the spots of All-Big Sky Conference players Brandon Casey, Journey Grimsrud, and Cade Klimczak. He appeared in 13 games and started three at left tackle in 2024, following a missed 2023 season due to a knee injury sustained during fall camp.
Shafer, an Indiana native, bring back experience as he has played in 29 games and made 16 starts over his previous two seasons at UM after transferring from NCAA Division II Hillsdale College. He has caught 16 passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns while being involved in the blocking game.
“Didn’t feel right to end it like we did,” Shafer posted on social media. “Here we go with 1 more. Glad to be back Griz Nation!!!”
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