Week three of Big Ten football is this Saturday and there are a few games to keep an eye on. More than half of the teams are still undefeated, and there is a lot for the teams to still showcase. While some teams, such as Ohio State, are playing should-win games, a few match-ups are up in the air. Penn State vs Auburn Penn State University is set to travel to Alabama to face undefeated Auburn this Saturday. Penn State currently stands at 2-0. They are also ranked on the AP Top 25 poll for the first time this season…
Author: Angela Miele
Angela Miele
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
This Sunday, the 0-1 San Francisco 49ers face the 1-0 Seattle Seahawks. Coming off of a tough loss, there are a couple of issues the 49ers must fix before Sunday’s home opener against a divisional rival. The Niners have a young quarterback but high hopes for this season. With the NFC West still wide open, it is crucial for the team to not drop 0-2. The Defense Must Get Off The Field Quickly The 49ers have one of the top defenses in the league. In week one, the defense combined for one interception, six tackles for loss, and three QB…
Week one for the San Francisco 49ers did end well for them. In addition to a tough loss against the Chicago bears, running back Elijah Mitchell exited the game early with a knee injury. On Monday, the team announced that Mitchell sprained his MCL. He will not be getting surgery on his knee but is set to miss about two months. With Mitchell out, the 49ers must pick the next man up to take on the running back position. Jeff Wilson Jr. In the 2021 NFL season, Mitchell recorded, 963 total yards in 11 games. The next to start is…
The San Francisco 49ers lost 10-19 against the Bears in week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Through heavy rain and devastating penalties, the 49ers gave up 19 points in the second half of the game. Despite losing their season opener, there were multiple standout players who show future potential for the team. Talanoa Hufanga Second-year safety Talanoa Hufanga had an outstanding game, making himself available all over the field. Hufanga combined for 11 tackles, including two tackles for loss and nine solo tackles. Hufanaga truly stood out when he caught an interception. Hufanga’s interception put the team’s offense in…
