2024 / 2025 College Watch Thread

[aluminum seats]

There was another bad PI last night too. But Ohio State deserved to win. Texas D has some individual great players Mukuba and Simmons but as a whole they are suseptible to big runs. I bet Jeanty would've loved to face them.

Yep, Ohio State was the better team. It felt closer than I thought it would to be honest though, so I do think Notre Dame might have a shot. Ohio State had that big play before half, and then Texas absolutely botched their first and goal from the one.

By the way, is there anything worse and more infuriating than that stupid pitch teams do from the one that loses 7 yards? Oh my God

 

[bakes781]

Yep, Ohio State was the better team. It felt closer than I thought it would to be honest though, so I do think Notre Dame might have a shot. Ohio State had that big play before half, and then Texas absolutely botched their first and goal from the one.

By the way, is there anything worse and more infuriating than that stupid pitch teams do from the one that loses 7 yards? Oh my God

Yeah it goes to show Sarks genius is limited to big plays. I imagine Arch was really hurt or they'd have used him in that situation.

Both are going to find it hard to run. I think Quarterback Will Howard is more likely to have a Drew Allar moment than Riley Leonard.

 

[scott99]

I think Ohio State wins this game pretty easily. Just so many weapons on offense AND defense.

 

[JerseyShore99]

I think Ohio State wins this game pretty easily. Just so many weapons on offense AND defense.

Probably the most talented team on paper this season....I think I had them and UGA in the Title game

 

[Scotty]

For Info...

Final College Bowl - Tuesday Jan 21st

2025 Senior Bowl will be played Saturday 1st February with practice sessions beginning from January 28th.

Shrine Bowl is January 30th

 

[Scotty]

Well the final is almost upon us , and OSU appear to be the favourite. However it is a one off game and anything can happen. Let's hope for an exciting final.

 

[Scotty]

OSU just had too much in the end. I am sure that I have the wrong take but I thought in the first half ND did not have much of a passing game....maybe that was by design or their best WR's were injured ?

 

[bakes781]

My Al Golden take looks pretty pathetic now and yet he's got an interview with the Bengals so good for him.

 

[PatsFan2]

Yeah it goes to show Sarks genius is limited to big plays. I imagine Arch was really hurt or they'd have used him in that situation.

Both are going to find it hard to run. I think Quarterback Will Howard is more likely to have a Drew Allar moment than Riley Leonard.

Funny how no one is talking about QB Will Howard?? What's he product of system??

 

[turkeyneck]

Funny how no one is talking about QB Will Howard?? What's he product of system??

Yeah, I don't know how he flies under the radar. I was touting him for the last draft before he made the portal move to Ohio State. He didn't have fancy numbers at K State but his trajectory while he was there was steady upwards and you could see he was serious about developing himself. I think he's going to make a good pro QB.

 

[Clonamery]

Yeah, I don't know how he flies under the radar. I was touting him for the last draft before he made the portal move to Ohio State. He didn't have fancy numbers at K State but his trajectory while he was there was steady upwards and you could see he was serious about developing himself. I think he's going to make a good pro QB.

Yeah, there's enough there. Smart to stay and play with OSU rather than in Canada. He has NFL size and decent athleticism. I'm sure he gets this all the time: where there's a will, there's a way.

 

[turkeyneck]

Yeah, there's enough there. Smart to stay and play with OSU rather than in Canada. He has NFL size and decent athleticism. I'm sure he gets this all the time: where there's a will, there's a way.

K State during his tenure wasn't a pass heavy offense so Will didn't rack up flashy stats. His opting for the portal was to get better showcased to improve his draft position. It was a logical move for him. Probably moved him up a couple of rounds from where he might have gone last year.