The transfer portal is an incredible invention that has revolutionized the college football landscape. On one hand, it’s done a great job of giving players the same freedom that they get to see their coaches enjoy. They can up and leave bad or unadvantageous situations for what they would believe to be a better situation. On the other hand, it has resulted in a sort of poaching system for larger programs to pick through and essentially drain the Group of 5 of its talent. We’ve seen a number of top-end G5 talents leave their programs to mid-tier Power 4 programs…
Author: Drew Crabtree, Lead Editor
Drew Crabtree, Lead Editor
Drew is the Lead Editor for Gridiron Heroics. In addition, Drew is the Managing Editor at LWOSports.com, Editor at LWOS NFL, and Ohio State Beat Writer at LWOS College Football. He earned his Bachelor's degree from UT Permian Basin and his Master's from Arizona State.
We are a week away from the 2024 NFL Draft and the Cincinnati Bengals are in prime position to improve from their fourth-place result in the AFC North. At 18 overall, the Bengals have a wealth of options. Lance McAlister of 700WLW in Cincinnati shared the likelihood of five players to be the Cincinnati Bengals’ first-round selection. Due to the unpredictable nature of the NFL Draft paired with the fact that there will be a handful of high-end players available at 18, your guess is as good as ESPN’s computers. These five players, while being the most likely, combine for…
Earning a football scholarship is tough. Earning an Ohio State football scholarship is tougher. Being able to walk on to the Ohio State football team is just as difficult. The program is not open to just any athlete, so some have had to take creative routes to make their dreams come true. For the first time since 2019, a member of the Ohio State Club Football team earned the right to walk-on for the official Ohio State football team. It was announced during the Buckeyes’ Spring Game on April 13 that defensive back Glorien Gough earned a walk-on spot with…
Earning the opportunity to be the Ohio State starting quarterback is a prestigious honor. In the Ryan Day era, there have been two NFL-worthy quarterbacks, and then Kyle McCord in 2023. Ohio State is desperately looking to get back to elite quarterback play so they went out and earned the commitment of Kansas State’s Will Howard. Howard has been the presumptive favorite to end up as the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback with how Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz struggled in the Cotton Bowl. Add in the fact that two true freshmen, no matter how highly ranked they are, round out the…
In a move that has been speculated for months, former starting running back Dallan Hayden has announced his intentions to transfer from Ohio State. 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz broke the news on Monday, April 8. https://twitter.com/mzenitz/status/1777368280241516774 Former Ohio State Starting Running Back Dallan Hayden to Transfer Hayden was a four-star recruit out of Memphis, Tennesse, and is the son of former NFL back Aaron Hayden and ChaToya Hayden. He was the lone running back in the Buckeyes’ 2022 class. He had an incredible freshman season thanks to waiting his turn and a myriad of injuries. In 10 games, Hayden ran the…
The 2024 Ohio State NFL Draft prospects have made their impact with the Buckeyes and are now on their way to the NFL. Heading into this year’s draft, the Buckeyes have sent the third-most draftees to the NFL with 485 picks. However, they lead the pack with 90 first-round picks in history thus far. This crop of Ohio State NFL Draft prospects is lighter than anticipated with a solid handful of NFL-worthy players electing to return to school. Even then, Ohio State is poised to have its ninth consecutive year with a first-round pick and at least half of a…
Protect Joe Burrow. It’s a strategy fans and experts alike have been pounding the table for years and the Cincinnati Bengals have the opportunity to continue to fortify the trenches at 18th overall. As a result, they are hosting Washington tackle, Troy Fautanu, on a Top 30 visit. https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1775216384416649647 Cincinnati Bengals Hosting Troy Fautanu on Top 30 Visit At 18, the Cincinnati Bengals could have their pick of the litter when it comes to offensive and defensive line. The likes of Taliese Fuaga, JC Latham, and Amarius Mims are often popular picks. However, the Bengals may think they have an…
Early reports out of spring practice outline the fact that Devin Brown, not new Ohio State transfer quarterback Will Howard, has been taking reps with the first-team offense. Josh Pate of Late Kick believes that while Brown has been taking the majority of QB1 snaps, you can “bet a healthy amount of money” that the former Kansas State quarterback will lead the Buckeyes in the fall. Bet That Ohio State Transfer Quarterback Will Howard will be QB1 Despite Taking QB2 Reps in Spring Spring Practice is here and it’s all anyone can talk about in Columbus. It’s the offseason, so…
The Best Jacksonville Jaguars to Back This Season Following on from a disappointing 2023 campaign, Jacksonville Jaguars fans will be looking on to the 2024 season with hope and wondering which players from their current roster have the potential to spur the team on to victory. Floridian sports fans have had a challenging time of late backing their favorite sports teams. The Sports Daily sports editor Alan Draper explains that gambling in Florida can often be confusing with online sports betting facing a number of court challenges. Thankfully, things seem to be becoming more straightforward. (Source: https://thesportsdaily.com/florida/online-gambling/) Jaguars fans looking…
Super Bowl LVIII, scheduled for February 11, 2024, at the magnificent Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, is set to be an extraordinary American football championship game for the NFL’s 2023 season. This eagerly anticipated event will witness a fierce rematch between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the defending Super Bowl champions. More than just a contest for this season’s ultimate football glory, this Super Bowl also presents a narrative-rich opportunity for the 49ers to seek redemption after their previous encounter with the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, which culminated…
