College Football

Whose Stock Has Risen, Who’s Fallen during Bowl Season

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Cam Ward Miami

The NFL draft status for prospects can take major swings during bowl season in college football. Based on several bowl game performances to date, here is a look at some Whose Stock Has Risen, worsened their draft status, and/or haven’t altered projections as significantly: 

Improved Stock:

Rocco Becht was a real standout in the Pop Tarts Bowl for Iowa State, and his draft stock could significantly benefit from that performance. Not considered a top-tier prospect entering the year, he’s consistently played well enough to where the bowl game showed his place in the NFL.

Cam Ward of Miami is a name that has surfaced as rising in draft stock due to social media. His performance was one of want for more, which, again, could mean he rises up draft boards.

Cam Ward Whose Stock Has Risen
Cam Ward Whose Stock Has Risen

Draft Status Declined:

Shedeur Sanders – Colorado – After bowl games, his draft stock went down. The performance wasn’t impactful enough, and that seemed to lower his draft value.

Will Sheppard was pretty bad in the bowl game against BYU and has redefined his draft stock on the negative side. He didn’t pop, and the lack of separation ability and athletic upside was more … Read more at FryingPanSports

TreVeyon Henderson: Milestone Achieved in Ohio State’s Victory Over Purdue

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Treveyon Henderson vs Purdue

In their blowout win over Purdue, 45-0, Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson reached a huge milestone in his career on Saturday. It was one that cemented him within the lore that is Ohio State, showing just how talented and dedicated the athlete is.

Treveyon Henderson vs Purdue
Treveyon Henderson vs Purdue

Breaking Records

Henderson tallied 85 yards on only six carries against Purdue, which gave him enough to eclipse Ohio State legends J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller’s all-time rushing yard total. It brought his career total to 3,333 rushing yards-a legacy which can be said to cement him as one of the best running backs in Ohio State’s storied history.

The Game Performance

During Ohio State’s game against Purdue, Henderson proved to be a crucial element in their attack. Here’s the highlight of his game:

Rushing Yards: 85 on six carries, at an average of 14.2 yards per carry.

Touchdown Runs: Henderson found his way to the end zone a number of times during the match as he busted through several lines of defense to add vital points.

Key Plays: His runs included several long gains that shifted the momentum in Ohio State’s favor and kept the Boilermakers’ defense on its heels.… Read more at FryingPanSports

Ohio State Football: Latest Highlights and Insights

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This season, Ohio State football has started off on the right note! The Buckeyes have made a statement with their victory against Akron which indicates what is probably going to be an exhilarating year. Let’s explore some of the most recent team highlights and opinions.

OSU Player of the Week
OSU Player of the Week

Takeaways from the Press Conference

On Tuesday, Coach Ryan Day held a press conference where he shared his views about how the team performed. He said that despite their victory by 52-6 against their opponents; it is important to note that there is always room for improvement. “We need to stay focused and keep pushing ourselves,” he said. Isn’t it refreshing to see a coach who never settles for less?

Players of the Game

Following the Akron game, Ohio State announced three standout players:

  • Will Howard (Quarterback): Even though his start was slow, Howard was very much in control of his game in the field completing 17 passes out of 28 attempts for 228 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Lathan Ransom (Safety): Ransom was defensively ubiquitous, accounting for nine tackles and one fumble recovery that went for a touchdown.
  • Brandon Inniss (Special Teams): On special teams, Inniss had four punt returns
… Read more at FryingPanSports

Ohio State Stars Shining in the NFL 2024

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Fanatics vs Marvin Harrison Jr

As we move into Ohio State football players in the NFL for 2024, let’s take a look at some of these key players and what to expect from them this season. The Buckeye Nation will always be excited about how our boys are adapting to their new lives outside college football.

Marvin Harrison Jr.: If you’ve been following Ohio State football, everybody has been talking about him. This monster in the field knows how to score goals. It seems just yesterday I was watching him catch balls that only he could reach and saying to myself, “This guy has got something.” Now with the NFL calling his name as one of its first five prospects, clearly this kid is ahead of others when it comes down to playing sports at an elite level. He runs great routes and catches with precision; without doubt he will be the favorite receiver for some teams immediately.

Mike Hall Jr.: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, Mike Hall Jr. is another player to keep an eye on. His ability to disrupt the offensive line is something special. I recall a game where he single-handedly changed the momentum with a … Read more at FryingPanSports

Ohio State Buckeyes Set to Hire Billy Fessler as QB Analyst

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Billy Fessler

Big news for Ohio State football fans! Word on the net (thanks to ESPN’s Pete Thamel) is that the Buckeyes are looking to bring in former Akron offensive coordinator Billy Fessler to coach their quarterbacks. Let’s see how this shakes things up for Ohio State quarterbacks.

Billy Fessler
Billy Fessler

The Fessler Connection

Billy Fessler is no newbie to the Buckeyes! He spent two years (2020-2021) actually coaching quarterbacks as a grad assistant at Ohio State. Then, he worked with QBs again and took his talents to Akron for two years (2022-2023). His skills must have been warming up because Chip Kelly hired him to coach quarterbacks at UCLA! However, fate intervened when Kelly left UCLA, and now Fessler is back in Columbus.

The Role of an Analyst

As a QB analyst, Fessler will be dissecting game film, analyzing plays, and working closely with the Buckeye signal-callers. His insights could prove valuable, with the hiring of Chip Kelly as the new Buckeye offensive coordinator. Kelly’s offensive skills are known, and having Fessler on board adds another expert to the coaching staff.

A Personal Connection

But let’s get personal. Billy Fessler started as a graduate assistant at Ohio State, then … Read more at FryingPanSports

Cody Haddad: From Badgers to Buckeyes

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Cody Haddad

College football recruiting is like a crazy game itself, right? One-minute things are chill, the next there’s a surprise play that throws everything off. Well, that’s exactly what happened with Cody Haddad. This dude was basically locked in to play for Wisconsin, but then BAM! Total switcheroo. Get ready, because this is some juicy recruiting drama that’ll have you glued to your seat.

Cody Haddad
Cody Haddad

The Wisconsin Commitment

Back in January, the Badgers were doing their happy dance. They’d secured a commitment from Cody Haddad, a versatile athlete from Cleveland, Ohio. Haddad, a safety who often made life miserable for quarterbacks, had pledged his loyalty to the cheesehead. Wisconsin fans were already dreaming of him intercepting passes at Camp Randall Stadium, and cheese curds were practically celebrating.

The Ohio State Temptation

But then, like a twist in a Hollywood movie, Ohio enters the screen. The Buckeyes, perennial contenders, don’t just recruit players; They perform with skill and art. And when they offered Haddad a spot in their 2025 class, it was like dangling a shiny lure in front of a hungry bass. Suddenly, the kid from Cleveland found himself torn between the Badgers and the Buckeyes.

The Crystal Ball Prediction

… Read more at FryingPanSports