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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Week 7 Was CHAOS! Huge Wins, Heartbreak & Statement Performances Across NW Ohio
Oct 4, 202638 minS3
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
MASSIVE Week 7! Top 5 Games, Predictions & 419 Watchlist
Oct 1, 202638 minS3
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?
Eastwood Is Rolling: HC Sam Cotterman Talks NBC Race, Otsego Win & What's Next | Inside the 419
Oct 1, 202637 minS3
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 Otsego Taking control of the Northern Buckeye Conference race Brayden Luidhardt and Eastwood’s passing game Cam Schumaker, Edmund Opfer and the Eagles’ offensive weapons Building an identity after taking over the program Changing Eastwood’s offensive philosophy What Cotterman learned from coaching at Perrysburg The challenge of following the Rutherford era Eastwood’s pursuit of an NBC championship What 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.
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.
Inside the 419 - 5 Weeks In, Biggest Surprises, Bold Predictions & What Changes Next
Sep 24, 202637 minS3
Five weeks are in the books, and the Northwest Ohio high school football picture looks a lot different than it did in August. On this special Inside the 419 Midseason Audit, Chris and Dan go back through the preseason receipts, revisit the teams that have changed their minds, break down the biggest unanswered questions heading into the second half of the 2026 season, and put four new bold predictions on the record. We discuss Perrysburg, Clay, Otsego, Liberty-Benton, Fremont Ross, Liberty Center, Archbold and more as the NLL, NBC and NWOAL races begin to take shape. On this episode: The predictions we got right — and the ones that missed Three Northwest Ohio teams that look completely different than expected The biggest questions heading into Weeks 6–10 Can anyone slow down Liberty Center? Is Otsego ready to control the NBC? What happens in the NLL Buckeye race? Four bold predictions for the rest of the regular season Which team has surprised you the most through five weeks? And what is your bold prediction for the second half of the season?
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