Gridiron 419

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Welcome to Gridiron 419—your home for Northwest Ohio high school football! Join hosts Chris and Dan three times each week for game previews, week-by-week reactions, coach and player interviews, rankings, playoff coverage, and the biggest stories from across the 419. New episodes are released three times every week, bringing you everything you need to stay connected throughout the season—from early-week reactions and analysis to game previews and interviews with coaches and guests. We cover programs including Whitmer, Central Catholic, St. John's Jesuit, Anthony Wayne, Perrysburg, Springfield, Fremont Ross, Findlay, Clay, Northview, Southview, and more. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, alumni, or passionate fan, Gridiron 419 delivers in-depth analysis and celebrates the traditions of Friday Night Lights. Subscribe and join us as we cover the game and celebrate the 419!

  1. 3d ago

    Everything is on the line! - NW Ohio HS Football Week 9 Preview

    The stakes have NEVER been higher! Week 9 of Northwest Ohio high school football is here, and undefeated seasons, conference championships, and playoff hopes are all hanging in the balance! On this week's **Gridiron 419 Week 9 Preview**, Chris and Dan break down five massive matchups, deliver their 419 Game Plans, identify the keys to victory, and make their official score predictions! 🏈 *THIS WEEK'S 419 GAME PLAN:* 🔥 *Clay vs. Whitmer* — Two 7-1 teams collide in a critical NLL Buckeye Division showdown. Can the Panthers keep rolling, or will the Eagles bounce back? 🔥 *Celina vs. Ottawa-Glandorf* — UNDEFEATED SHOWDOWN! Two 8-0 teams battle with the Western Buckeye League championship at stake. Who stays perfect? 🔥 *St. Mary's Prep vs. Toledo Central Catholic* — Another heavyweight challenge awaits the Fighting Irish against a Michigan powerhouse! 🔥 *Waite vs. Lima Senior* — Can the Indians pull off a statement victory in this Toledo City League clash? 🔥 *Oak Harbor vs. Maumee* — Two 4-4 teams square off with important postseason implications. 👀 *PLUS: THE 419 WATCHLIST!* We're keeping an eye on six more games across Northwest Ohio: • Carey vs. Mohawk • Port Clinton vs. Bellevue • Perrysburg vs. Anthony Wayne • Van Buren vs. Leipsic • Eastwood vs. Lake • Otsego vs. Rossford From the NLL and WBL to the NBC, Northern Ohio, and beyond, we're covering the games and storylines shaping the Northwest Ohio high school football playoff picture!

  2. 3d ago

    FROM 0-10 TO 8-0! Ben Kaufman on Ottawa-Glandorf's Incredible Turnaround - Inside the 419

    What a difference a year makes for Ottawa-Glandorf football! After finishing 0–10 in 2025, the Titans have stormed to an incredible 8–0 start in 2026 under first-year head coach Ben Kaufman. Now, with an undefeated showdown against Celina looming in Week 9, Ottawa-Glandorf has an opportunity to take a massive step toward a Western Buckeye League championship. This week on Inside the 419, Chris and Dan welcome Ottawa-Glandorf head football coach Ben Kaufman LIVE for an exclusive, in-depth conversation about one of Northwest Ohio's most remarkable high school football turnarounds. 🎙️ WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT: 🏈 The Incredible Turnaround: How did Ottawa-Glandorf go from 0–10 to 8–0 in just one season? What changed inside the Titans' program? 🏈 Meet Coach Kaufman: His football background, coaching journey, influences, and the lessons that prepared him to lead Ottawa-Glandorf. 🏈 Building a Winning Culture: The challenges of taking over a struggling team, establishing expectations, and getting players to believe. 🏈 Inside the 2026 Titans: A breakdown of the key players, leadership, offensive identity, and defensive performances powering Ottawa-Glandorf's undefeated season. 🏈 THE BIG SHOWDOWN — CELINA VS. OTTAWA-GLANDORF: Two 8–0 teams collide Friday night in one of Northwest Ohio's biggest games of the season. Coach Kaufman previews the Bulldogs and discusses what it will take to keep the Titans unbeaten.

  3. Oct 8

    Maumee Football Is Back in the Hunt | Evan Karchner on the Panthers' Turnaround

    The Maumee Panthers are making a push toward the 2026 OHSAA football playoffs, and head coach Evan Karchner joins Chris and Dan on Gridiron 419: Inside the 419 to discuss the program's turnaround, the culture he's building, and what lies ahead for Maumee football! From his playing days at Bowling Green State University to his first head coaching opportunity at Evergreen and eventually taking over his alma mater, Karchner's football journey has come full circle. Now, with the Panthers fighting for a postseason berth, we're going inside the program to find out what has changed and what it will take to finish the season strong. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 🏈 Karchner's playing career at Bowling Green State University 🏈 His transition from playing to coaching and lessons learned along the way 🏈 His first head coaching opportunity at Evergreen 🏈 Why he wanted to return to Maumee and lead the Panthers 🏈 Changing the culture and expectations surrounding Maumee football 🏈 The biggest differences in the Panthers' 2026 season 🏈 Maumee's playoff aspirations and the importance of finishing strong 🏈 A preview of the Panthers' huge Week 8 Northern Buckeye Conference matchup against Otsego

  4. Oct 4

    Week 7 Was CHAOS! Huge Wins, Heartbreak & Statement Performances Across NW Ohio

    Week 7 of Northwest Ohio high school football delivered statement wins, heartbreaking finishes and some huge individual performances — and we’re breaking it all down on Gridiron 419. Chris and Dan react to the biggest results from around Northwest Ohio, revisit our 419 Gameplan predictions, discuss where we were right and where the games surprised us, and look at what Week 7 means as the regular season heads into the stretch run. We’ll also hand out our Week 7 Helmet Stickers to some of the top individual performers from across the area and check back in on the games from our 419 Watchlist. T his week’s show also includes community shoutouts, including recognition for Jaxon Paugh of Hardin Northern, plus our thanks to the viewers who continue helping us spotlight players, teams and performances from all across the 419. Did we miss someone who deserves a Helmet Sticker? Did your team make a statement in Week 7? Drop it in the comments. Gridiron 419 is built around the Northwest Ohio high school football community, and we want players, parents, coaches and fans to be part of the conversation. IN THIS EPISODE: • Week 7’s biggest results and storylines • 419 Gameplan prediction recap • Statement wins and surprising results • Week 7 Helmet Stickers • 419 Watchlist reaction • Community shoutouts and viewer comments • What Week 7 means moving forward

  5. Oct 2

    MASSIVE Week 7! Top 5 Games, Predictions & 419 Watchlist

    Week 7 of Northwest Ohio high school football is here, and the schedule is loaded with huge games, conference implications and plenty to debate. On this week’s Gridiron 419 Preview Show, Chris and Dan break down the five games we’re watching closest, give you the 419 Gameplan for every matchup, make our score predictions and run through six more games on the 419 Watchlist. 🏈 Week 7 featured games: • Central Catholic at Detroit Catholic Central • Southview at Fremont Ross • Eastwood at Oak Harbor • Anthony Wayne at Clay • Patrick Henry at Delta We’ll break down the players, matchups and storylines that could decide each game — and make our 419 Pick for all five. 👀 Plus, the Week 7 419 Watchlist: • Perrysburg at Findlay • Lima Central Catholic at Bluffton • Ottawa Hills at Woodmore • Rossford at Genoa • Lake at Otsego • Margaretta at Northwood   Among the biggest questions this week: Can Central Catholic take down another Michigan powerhouse after its statement win over Lumen Christi? Can Eastwood avoid a letdown after the wild 43-41 victory over Otsego and avenge last year’s playoff loss to Oak Harbor? Is Clay ready to stay unbeaten against an Anthony Wayne defense that has become increasingly difficult to score against? And which teams are about to make a major move as conference championship races begin to take shape?

  6. Oct 1

    Eastwood Is Rolling: HC Sam Cotterman Talks NBC Race, Otsego Win & What's Next | Inside the 419

    Eastwood football is alone at the top of the NBC — and head coach Sam Cotterman joins Gridiron 419 to break down how the Eagles got there. On this edition of Inside the 419, we sit down with Eastwood head football coach Sam Cotterman following the Eagles’ dramatic 43-41 win over Otsego. Cotterman takes us inside the game, including the pressure of a back-and-forth NBC showdown, Mason Chaffee’s late game-winning field goal, and what the victory says about the identity of this Eastwood team. We also talk about Cotterman’s path to becoming Eastwood’s head coach, his years on the Perrysburg coaching staff, the transition from the traditional Wing-T to a more spread-based offense, and how the Eagles have continued to build into one of Northwest Ohio’s most consistent football programs. 🏈 Topics include:Eastwood’s 43-41 win over OtsegoTaking control of the Northern Buckeye Conference raceBrayden Luidhardt and Eastwood’s passing gameCam Schumaker, Edmund Opfer and the Eagles’ offensive weaponsBuilding an identity after taking over the programChanging Eastwood’s offensive philosophyWhat Cotterman learned from coaching at PerrysburgThe challenge of following the Rutherford eraEastwood’s pursuit of an NBC championshipWhat comes next for the Eagles👇 Eastwood fans — how far can this team go? And was the Otsego win the moment that convinced you this could be a championship season? Let us know in the comments.

  7. Sep 28

    WEEK 6 CHANGED EVERYTHING | Statement Wins, Surprises & Helmet Stickers

    Week 6 of Northwest Ohio high school football is in the books — and the picture around the 419 is getting a whole lot clearer. Chris and Dan break down the biggest results, performances and storylines from another huge Friday night of high school football across Northwest Ohio. 🏈 On this Week 6 Reaction Show: • Our reactions to the five biggest games we previewed this week • What stood out from the Gridiron 419 Watchlist • The performances that deserve our Week 6 Helmet Stickers • Which teams made the biggest statements • What the results mean as conference races heat up • A special shoutout to Cooper Cleary of Monroeville after his monster Week 5 performance: 296 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, two receptions, two interceptions at linebacker — and thanks to Heath Cleary for making sure he was on our radar! We also want to hear from YOU. Gridiron 419 is meant to be a community show. We’re two guys doing our best to keep up with all of the great teams and players across Northwest Ohio, and your comments help us catch performances and storylines we might otherwise miss. Thanks as well to Terry Gerker for calling Ottawa-Glandorf’s 6-0 start in the comments.

  8. Sep 25

    Week 6 Gets REAL: The Games That Could Change the 419

    Week 6 of Northwest Ohio high school football is here — and the races are about to get serious. On this week’s Gridiron 419 Preview Show, Chris and Dan break down five of the biggest games across the Toledo and Northwest Ohio area, including Otsego vs. Eastwood, Findlay vs. Clay and Whitmer vs. Anthony Wayne. We’ll break down the biggest storylines, matchups and keys to each game, make our picks, and finish with the 419 Watchlist featuring even more games you need to know about Friday night. 🏈 Who takes control in the NBC race? 🏈 Is Clay ready to make a statement in the NLL Buckeye? 🏈 What happens when Whitmer and Anthony Wayne collide? 🏈 Which Week 6 team could surprise everyone? Drop your Week 6 picks in the comments and tell us which game you’ll be watching.

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Welcome to Gridiron 419—your home for Northwest Ohio high school football! Join hosts Chris and Dan three times each week for game previews, week-by-week reactions, coach and player interviews, rankings, playoff coverage, and the biggest stories from across the 419. New episodes are released three times every week, bringing you everything you need to stay connected throughout the season—from early-week reactions and analysis to game previews and interviews with coaches and guests. We cover programs including Whitmer, Central Catholic, St. John's Jesuit, Anthony Wayne, Perrysburg, Springfield, Fremont Ross, Findlay, Clay, Northview, Southview, and more. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, alumni, or passionate fan, Gridiron 419 delivers in-depth analysis and celebrates the traditions of Friday Night Lights. Subscribe and join us as we cover the game and celebrate the 419!

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  • Creator
    NLL Weekly
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
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