The Scarlet and Gray

[Soapy]

Tavien gone

Sidenote, the text are coming up a bit small in the articles

[redsox907]

I'm with soap. I think Tavien gone. He going to go to Minnesota and beat ya'll in 2029 just watch

[Count]

Sayin Heisman campaign just like in every other dynasty?

[toysoldier00]

Let's fucking go.

Show time.

Tavien gone

Sidenote, the text are coming up a bit small in the articles

I'm with soap. I think Tavien gone. He going to go to Minnesota and beat ya'll in 2029 just watch

You guys are like other coaches trying to poach my future stars. Stay away from my sweet 5-star Ohio child!

Sayin Heisman campaign just like in every other dynasty?

To be totally honest, I doubt it. I don't think Sayin has that juice with me. He's probably not as accurate as he should be in-game (with my sliders) and his dev trait's also not that impressive to juice him up with player abilities.

[toysoldier00]

Iowa State Shines in Dublin, Hawai‘i Stuns Stanford, and Kansas Rolls Late as Week 0 Delivers Early Drama

Tom Jacobs
August 24, 2025


The 2025 college football season officially kicked off on Saturday, and Week 0 delivered everything from efficiency clinics in Dublin to a major upset in Honolulu. No. 17 Iowa State powered past No. 16 Kansas State, Hawai‘i took down Stanford at home, and Kansas surged late to beat Fresno State as the opening weekend provided a preview of what’s ahead in a loaded Week 1 schedule.

No. 17 Iowa State Controls No. 16 Kansas State in Dublin, 35–18
In a matchup circled as the best Week 0 game, Iowa State looked like the more polished, more physical, and better-prepared team from start to finish in a 35–18 win over Kansas State in Dublin, Ireland.

The Cyclones were dominant in situational football. They scored four touchdowns on four red-zone trips and went 8-for-12 on third down, keeping drives alive and building momentum behind quarterback Rocco Becht’s steady performance. The junior completed 19 of 22 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns, controlling the game with impressive efficiency.

True freshman running back Ryver Peppers added a spark off the bench with two touchdowns on seven carries for 50 yards, while starter Abu Sama III chipped in 76 yards on 17 attempts. Chase Sowell led the receiving corps with seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell praised his team’s execution afterward, saying, “We played smart football. Finishing drives, converting third downs, and staying balanced. That’s who we want to be.”

Kansas State, meanwhile, moved the ball but failed repeatedly in scoring territory. The Wildcats had five red-zone possessions and came away with just three points. Quarterback Avery Johnson, expected to take a major step forward this season, threw for 234 yards and a touchdown on 21-of-39 passing and added 48 rushing yards, but Kansas State struggled to finish drives.

Running back Dylan Edwards produced 46 yards on 10 carries, and senior defensive end Desmond Purnell recorded a sack. Star linebacker Austin Romaine contributed five tackles, but it wasn’t enough to slow the Cyclones.

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman acknowledged the missed opportunities. “We moved the ball between the 20s, but you can’t win football games kicking field goals, and we didn’t even do that consistently enough,” Klieman said.

Iowa State returns home next week to host FCS opponent South Dakota before a rivalry showdown with Iowa. Kansas State hosts North Dakota.

Hawai‘i Upsets Stanford 44–33 as Turnovers Doom the Cardinal
In Honolulu, Hawai‘i delivered the first major upset of the season, defeating Stanford 44–33 as turnovers proved costly for new interim head coach Frank Reich and the Cardinal.

Stanford fumbled three times, all of them recovered by Hawai’i, and committed eight penalties for 64 yards, compared to Hawai‘i’s four for 20. Despite averaging 6.1 yards per play compared to Hawai‘i’s 4.9, Stanford repeatedly derailed its own drives.
Hawai‘i’s redshirt freshman quarterback Micah Alejado impressed in his debut, completing 25 of 44 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Landon Sims added 68 yards and two scores on the ground, while senior safety Peter Manuma recorded seven tackles and a forced fumble, setting the tone defensively.

Stanford’s offense wasn’t without bright spots. Fifth-year senior Ben Gulbranson threw for 284 yards and four touchdowns on 24-of-40 passing. Running back Micah Ford ran for 118 yards on 17 carries, but fumbled once. Tight end Sam Roush caught five passes for 45 yards and two touchdowns, and star corner Collin Wright finished with five tackles and two pass breakups.

Reich said after the game, “You can’t win football games when you don’t take care of the ball. We beat ourselves tonight.”
Stanford enters a bye week before visiting No. 24 BYU. Hawai‘i, now quietly entering the Group of Five New Year’s Six conversation, travels to Arizona.

Kansas Pulls Away Late to Beat Fresno State 45–21
Kansas started its season with a convincing 45–21 win over Fresno State, fueled by a dominant fourth quarter in which the Jayhawks scored 21 unanswered points.

Quarterback Jalon Daniels was sharp, going 22-for-33 for 280 yards and a touchdown, and adding 28 rushing yards. Running back Leshon Williams had a standout performance with 138 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries, earning him National Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Tight end DeShawn Hanika collected seven catches for 115 yards, while defensive end Dean Miller registered two sacks.

Kansas controlled the clock with 34 minutes of possession and ran for 180 yards and five touchdowns. Fresno State struggled on the ground, totaling only 34 rushing yards. Bulldogs edge rusher Korey Foreman was named National Defensive Player of the Week after recording six tackles, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.

Kansas hosts FCS opponent Wagner next Friday before a Thursday showdown at Missouri.

Looking Ahead to Week 1
Week 0 delivered early clarity, and a few surprises, but the season’s first massive slate is next Saturday, headlined by:

-No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 12 Miami
-No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State
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No. 8 LSU at No. 7 Clemson.

College football has officially returned. The fireworks start now.




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ALEJANDRO

[Captain Canada]

Let's fuck up Arch's Heisman campaign from the get-go.

[toysoldier00]

ALEJANDRO

Hawaii could be a problem if he stays

Let's fuck up Arch's Heisman campaign from the get-go.

Aye aye.

[toysoldier00]

Texas Week Check-In: Why Five-Star OL George Crecelius Chose Ohio State Over His In-State Longhorns
By Blake London on August 25, 2025





With Ohio State set to face No. 1 Texas in one of the biggest Week 1 matchups in recent memory, it felt like the perfect time to check in with one of the most important members of the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class, and one who knows both programs better than most. Five-star interior offensive lineman George Crecelius, the No. 1 IOL and No. 15 overall player in the country, plays his high school football less than two hours from Austin at Cy-Fair High School. But he grew up nearly a thousand miles away in southeast Ohio, where the first jersey he ever owned was scarlet and gray.

Crecelius committed to Ohio State back in January, and despite heavy pressure from Texas throughout the spring and summer, he never wavered. With the Buckeyes now preparing to invade his home state for Saturday’s top-three showdown, Crecelius reflected on his recruitment, his decision, and what he believes he’ll bring to Columbus next year.

“I’ve known where I wanted to be for a long time,” Crecelius told The Scarlet and Gray this weekend. “Texas is a great program, and I respect everything they’re building. But Ohio State is home for me. Even living in Texas, I still felt that.”

His childhood allegiance wasn’t the only factor, but it mattered. Crecelius spent his early years in Athens County before his family moved to Texas midway through elementary school. He said he remembers watching Ezekiel Elliott in the national championship, remembers the JT Barrett–Cardale Jones saga, remembers the thrill of the rivalry. It wasn’t just fandom, it was identity.

“When you grow up in Ohio, you understand it,” he said. “There’s something about playing for the state you came from. That meant a lot to me.”

But the Buckeyes didn’t land him on nostalgia alone. Crecelius is one of the most polished offensive line prospects in the country. At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, he already plays with the leverage, balance, and hand placement of a college upperclassman. He moves like a guard but snaps like a center, which is why Ohio State projects him to anchor the line early in his career.

“I think center is where I fit best,” Crecelius said. “Coach Day and Coach [Tyler] Bowen said they see me making all the calls, being the leader up front. That’s something I take pride in. I’ve been studying that role for years.”

His tape backs it up. Crecelius is explosive out of his stance, consistently wins the first step, and rarely loses inside leverage. There are snaps where he looks more like a third-year college lineman than a high school senior. His development is well ahead of schedule, and it's one of the reasons Ohio State sees him as a potential multiyear starter and future high-round NFL Draft pick.

“The technique part is what I love,” he said. “I take it seriously. I want to be clean. I want to be precise. I think that’s why Ohio State felt like the right place, they care about development.”

His recruitment, while ultimately one-sided, wasn’t without competition. Texas pushed hard. The Longhorns’ rise under Steve Sarkisian has reshaped the in-state recruiting landscape, and Cy-Fair has long been fertile ground for Texas’s elite evaluations. But Crecelius said Ohio State’s consistency and messaging made the difference.

“They recruited me the way I wanted to be recruited,” Crecelius said. “Honest, straightforward, talking about the work, not the hype. Texas had a great pitch, but Ohio State showed me the plan.”

That plan includes a likely second-year starting role. With the Buckeyes loading up their offensive line in the 2026 class, Crecelius is expected to compete for playing time immediately, potentially becoming the centerpiece of the interior after a developmental freshman year.

“That’s why I committed early,” he said. “I wanted to lock it in, focus on my senior year, and be part of what Ohio State is building.”

Now, as Ohio State prepares for a massive test against those very Longhorns, Crecelius said he’ll be watching with interest, but without conflict.

“Oh, I’m rocking with the Buckeyes,” he said, laughing. “Always have, always will.”

For Ohio State, landing Crecelius was one of the defining wins of the 2026 recruiting cycle. And as the Buckeyes get set to host his new state’s premier program this weekend, his commitment stands as a reminder that even in the heart of Texas, the pull of home, and the power of Ohio State, still win out.

Rank	Pos	Name	Height	Weight	High School	Home Town
***	QB	Tyree Figurs	6'3"	190 lbs	Mission Hills	Mission Hills, CA
*****	WR	Ashton Ramsey	6'3"	190 lbs	Loyola Academy	Chicago, IL
****	TE	Jordan Ivory	6'5"	235 lbs	Culver Academies	Culver, IN
****	OT	Marcus Okam	6'7"	285 lbs	Pickerington Central	Pickerington, OH
****	OT	Grady Austin	6'6"	305 lbs	Princeton	Cincinnati, OH
***	OT	Derron Merriman	6'6"	300 lbs	Hilliard Bradley	Marysville, OH
***	OT	Alex Jordan	6'7"	280 lbs	Paramus Catholic	Paramus, NJ
*****	IOL	George Crecelius	6'4"	285 lbs	Cy-Fair	Cypress, TX
****	IOL	Thaddeus Roe	6'4"	290 lbs	Avon	Avon, IN
***	DE	Deontae Savage	6'6"	240 lbs	Avon	Avon, IN
****	DT	Vondree Eagles	6'3"	345 lbs	Reynoldsburg	Reynoldsburg, OH
***	DT	Dillon Bridges	6'3"	290 lbs	Snider	Fort Wayne, IN
****	LB	Pauly O'Dwyer	6'5"	215 lbs	Washington	Massillon, OH
****	LB	Emmanuel Wooden	6'2"	210 lbs	Westerville South	Columbus, OH
***	LB	Jaylen Smalls	6'2"	210 lbs	Glenville	Cleveland, OH
***	LB	Avondre Lincoln	6'1"	200 lbs	Princeton	Cincinnati, OH
****	CB	Teion Cherry II	6'1"	175 lbs	Wayne	Huber Heights, OH
****	CB	Tremayne Shepley	6'1"	185 lbs	Greenville	Greenville, SC
****	S	Bobby Jackson-Ruud	6'1"	190 lbs	St. Thomas Aquinas	Fort Lauderdale, FL
****	S	Landon Bishop	6'0"	195 lbs	Whitmer	Toledo, OH
***	P	David Procter	6'5"	170 lbs	Elder	Cincinnati, OH

[Caesar]

I might have to snatch using teambuilder for these recruits' pictures. It's a good little bit of flavor over trying to find some random picture close online, especially for smaller schools.

That said, always huge to get some elite talent in the trenches. Always a lot easier to win ball games when your offensive line is dominating.