Author: Angela Miele

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Angela Miele has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since September 2022 covering the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL and NCAA topics. She graduated from Rowan University with a BA in English and currently attending Rutgers University to get her MA in Communication and Media Studies. Follow me on Twitter at @angelamiele811

Week five of Big Ten football is quickly approaching. Penn State is set to face the Northwestern Wildcats this Saturday. The Nittany Lions are 4-0 and currently ranked 11 on the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. The Wildcats are unranked and have a 1-3 record. With the matchup this Saturday, here is a week five preview of what to expect during the game. The Offense The Penn State Nittany Lions have a stronger offense than some may think. While looking at what to expect in this week five preview, there are certain aspects of the offense that Penn State…

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The San Francisco 49ers faced an ugly loss against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. The final score was 11-10, and the Niners now have a 1-2 record. With such a devastating loss, things are not looking bright for the 49ers this season. There were some highs during the game but mainly lows for the Niners offense. After the loss in primetime, can the 49ers fix their issues and become a winning team? Time of Possession The 49ers offense could not keep any momentum throughout the game. The team was fine in the first quarter, but nothing special. The…

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In week four of the college football season, Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14. Going into the game, Penn State was ranked 14 on the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. The Nittany Lions won by 19 points, demonstrating the strength of their overall team. The win leads them to an undefeated 4-0 record. The question that needs to be debated is if Penn State deserves to be a top ten team. Week Four vs Central Michigan Penn State began the game strong scoring 14 points and even had an interception in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Central…

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Three out of the four NFC West teams began their season 0-1. Currently, they are all tied with a 1-1 record, with the San Francisco 49ers on top from a week two win against the Seattle Seahawks. All four teams play this Sunday in hopes to move ahead in the race for the top of the division. With important games on the line, how can each team come out with a win? Rams at Cardinals The LA Rams are heading to Arizona to face the Cardinals in an NFC West face-off. Both teams are 1-1 after they both lost their…

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This Saturday, the 3-0 Scarlet Knights are set to face the 2-1 Iowa Hawkeyes. This is a home game for Rutgers and they are looking to break a losing streak in their home stadium against Big Ten opponents. Despite an undefeated record, there are still questions remaining about the Rutgers football team. The Hawkeyes will be their toughest competitor yet. It is questionable if the Scarlet Knights can get the win this weekend. Rutgers Football Previous Games In the season debut, Rutgers headed to Boston College and won 22-21. Boston was the favorite to win, despite being the worst team…

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Week four of college football is here and there are a number of fun matchups set for this Saturday. The Big Ten still has seven teams who remain undefeated. Although many schools have already proven themselves, there are a few matchups this weekend that are must watch games. Indiana at Cincinnati The 3-0 Indiana Hoosiers head to Cincinnati to play the 2-1 Bearcats. Indiana has yet to lose a game but remains unranked in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. Cincinnati began its season ranked at 23. Indiana winning this game can give them a slight chance at being…

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In week two of the 2022 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 27-7. Despite a devastating injury to quarterback Trey Lance early in the game ending his season, the team rallied with quarterback Jimmy Garappolo to win the game. Here are my grades for each position on the 49ers for the second week of the NFL. Offense Week Two Grade – B The San Francisco 49ers put up 27 points against the Seattle Seahawks despite losing quarterback Trey Lance early in the game. To lose your starting quarterback is difficult, but the offense rallied together to get…

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Only two weeks into the NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers’ defense has been putting in the work. In the offseason, the team addressed their secondary issues and added depth to the already stacked defensive line. Between the first two games, the defense has already built quite the resume. The Defensive Line The 49ers’ defensive line has been amongst the best in the NFL for the past three years. As of week two, they are already showing how they can be the best again. The 49ers have only 26 points against them, six being from a blocked field goal, returned…

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The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-7 in their home opener. With the win, also came a great loss for the team. In the first quarter, Quarterback Trey Lance went down with a severe ankle injury. The injury resulted in Lance getting carted off the field. The injury came from a play where Lance ran down the center of the field. Lance went down, and two Seattle players landed on his leg. Later in the game, it was reported Lance may need season-ending ankle surgery. With it only being the second week of the season, and a current…

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The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Auburn Tigers 41-12, in their week three matchup. Penn State moves on to a 3-0 undefeated record, after winning at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama. Penn State led at halftime 14-6 then dominated in the second half to win the game. There were a few Penn State standout players that led the team to a victory over Auburn. Nick Singleton, Runningback True Freshman, Nick Singleton, has demonstrated why he is a starter for this Penn State Football team. The running back has played in all three games this year and has been a standout…

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