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Gridiron 419
by NLL Weekly
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!
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Inside the 419 - 5 Weeks In, Biggest Surprises, Bold Predictions & What Changes Next
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…
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WE WERE WRONG! Fremont Ross SHOCKS Findlay | NW Ohio Football Week 5 Reaction
🏈 WE WERE WRONG! Week 5 of Northwest Ohio high school football delivered upsets, blowouts and some serious statements! Fremont Ross stunned Findlay, Otsego delivered a dominant performance, and the race for conference championships is starting to take shape across the 419! Chris and Dan are back...
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NW Ohio High School Football Week 5: Separation Week?
It's Week 5 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season, and we're approaching the midway point! Which teams are separating themselves from the pack, which contenders are facing critical tests, and which games could shake up the conference races? Chris and Dan break down five of the...
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Inside the 419: Greg Dempsey on Central Catholic, Building a Winner & NW Ohio Football
What makes Toledo Central Catholic one of the premier high school football programs in Northwest Ohio? Central Catholic head football coach Greg Dempsey joins Gridiron 419 for this edition of Inside the 419. We talk with Coach Dempsey about the standard that has been established at Central...
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Can Fremont Ross Make Noise in the NLL Cardinal? | Ken Winters Joins Gridiron 419
Fremont Ross head football coach Ken Winters joins Gridiron 419 for an Inside the 419 conversation about the Little Giants, the 2026 season, and what it takes to compete in one of Northwest Ohio’s toughest leagues. We talk with Coach Winters about the development of Fremont Ross football, what…
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Week 3 SHOCKERS! Who Changed the Northwest Ohio Football Picture
Week 3 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is in the books, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest results, surprises, statement wins and standout performances from across the 419. Chris and Dan react to the games that changed the Northwest Ohio football picture, revisit...
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Who’s For Real in Week 3? | Northwest Ohio High School Football Preview & Predictions
Week 3 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is here, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest games, storylines and predictions from across the region. Chris and Dan preview five of the most important Week 3 matchups in the 419, break down The 419 Game Plan for each game…
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State of the 419: Who's For Real After 2 Weeks - BCSN's Mason Lowry Joins Gridiron 419
On this edition of Gridiron 419, Chris and Dan take a big-picture look at the State of the 419 — the teams rising fastest, the programs with questions to answer, the early surprises, and what we may have learned about the NLL Buckeye, NLL Cardinal and the small-school football landscape. Plus,...
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Northwest Ohio Football Week 2 Reaction: Biggest Statements, Surprises & What We Learned
Week 2 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is in the books, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest statements, surprises, and takeaways from Friday night across the 419. Chris and Dan react to the games that mattered most, revisit their Week 2 predictions, and discuss...
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Northwest Ohio High School Football Week 2 | 5 Must-Watch Games & Score Predictions
Week 2 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is here, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the biggest games, toughest tests, and best upset possibilities across the 419. In this episode, Chris and Dan preview five of the most important matchups of the week with The 419 Game Plan,...
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Inside the 419: Justin Keller on Whitmer Football, Week 1 & the Detroit King Challenge
In this episode of Inside the 419, Keller talks about Whitmer’s early-season development, areas the Panthers still need to clean up, the growth of a young roster, and what stands out about one of the toughest opponents on the schedule. We also discuss: What Whitmer learned from Week 1 Offensive…
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Biggest Shock of Week 1? - 2026 Northwest Ohio High School Football Week 1 Reactions
Week 1 is in the books, and Gridiron 419 is LIVE breaking down the biggest results, surprises, standout performances and early takeaways from across Northwest Ohio high school football. We’ll react to the games that mattered most around the 419, talk about which teams made the biggest statements,...
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Gridiron 419- Week 1 Preview
Week 1 of the 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is here! Gridiron 419 breaks down the biggest games across Toledo and Northwest Ohio with our 419 Game Plan, keys to victory, score predictions and games you need to watch. We preview: 🏈 Trotwood-Madison at Central Catholic 🏈...
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2026 Northwest Ohio High School Football Preview | Predictions, Teams & Players to Watch
The 2026 Northwest Ohio high school football season is here, and Gridiron 419 is breaking down the teams, players and storylines you need to know! Chris and Dan preview high school football across the Toledo area and Northwest Ohio, including Whitmer, Perrysburg, Anthony Wayne, Findlay, Central...
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NLL Weekly #33 - Anthony Wayne Girls Soccer Head Coach Lori Williams
Chris and Dan are joined by Anthony Wayne girls soccer head coach Lori Williams to talk about her team's state championship and her career. They'll also talk about Whitmer's defeat to St. Edward's in the third round of the Division I football playoffs.
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NLL Weekly 32 - Whitmer Head Coach Justin Keller and A Third Round Playoff Preview
Chris and Dan talk to Whitmer head coach Justin Keller about his team's playoff run and his first year at the helm. They then preview the Panther's third round playoff game against Lakewood St. Edward.
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NLL Weekly #31 - Playoffs? Playoffs!
Chris and Dan review the first week of action in the Ohio high school football playoffs and look forward to Friday's Perrysburg-Whitmer rematch, as well as the other NLL teams still alive in the playoffs.
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NLL Weekly #30 - Napoleon HC Tyler Swary And A First Round Playoff Preview
Chris and Dan talk to Napoleon head coach Tyler Swary about the Wildcats' NLL Cardinal Division championship and building the foundations of a successful high school football program. Also, they'll preview the first round of the state playoffs and games involving NLL and Toledo area teams.
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NLL Weekly 29 - Perrysburg Head Coach Dirk Conner and Previewing the Final Week of the Regular Season
Chris and Dan are joined by Perrysburg head coach Dirk Conner ahead of the Yellow Jackets' season finale at Whitmer with a Buckeye Division championship on the line. The guys also take a look back at Whitmer's loss at Clay and preview the final week of the regular season.
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NLL Weekly 28 - Findlay Head Coach Stefan Adams and a Super-Sized Look at the Playoff Picture with BCSN's Mason Lowry
Chris and Dan are joined by Findlay head coach Stefan Adams to talk the Trojans' season so far and BCSN's Mason Lowry drops by to talk where NLL schools stand with two weeks to go before the state playoffs.
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NLL Weekly 27 - Fremont Ross' Chad Long and a Week 8 preview
Chris and Dan talk to Fremont Ross head football coach Chad Long and dive into the many playoff implications of Week 8 in the Northern Lakes League and throughout high school football in northwest Ohio.
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NLL Weekly 26 - Looking at Week 7 in the NLL and New Whitmer Boys Basketball HC Avion Franklin
Chris and Dan are joined by new Whitmer boys head basketball coach Avion Franklin to talk taking over the program and his philosophy as a first-year head coach. They'll also recap a busy Week 6 in NLL football and look ahead at a number of big Week 7 games across Northwest Ohio.
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NLL Weekly 25 - Week 2 in the NLL with Riley Keller
Chris and Dan are joined by Whitmer color commentator Riley Keller to talk about a busy week 2 in the Northern Lakes League and look ahead to week 3. What does Whitmer's loss to Detroit MLK mean for the Panthers? How is Anthony Wayne's new look offense producing? Which 2-0 team can stay…
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NLL Weekly 24 - Whitmer Head Coach Justin Keller and Week 1
Chris and Dan sit down with Whitmer head coach Justin Keller to talk about his path to becoming a head coach, his first win as a head coach and the Panthers' week 2 opponent. They'll also recap the first week of the 2025 NLL football season and look forward to this Friday night.
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NLL Weekly 23 - Winter Wrap Up with BCSN's Kyle Linehan
Chris and Dan welcome analyst and former Springfield Blue Devils head coach Kyle Linehan to look at what transpired during the basketball season and talk about who impressed during the 2024-25 basketball season.
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NLL Weekly 22 - Former Whitmer QB Riley Keller
Chris and Dan will be joined by former All-State Whitmer quarterback Riley Keller to talk about his time as a Panther and being in the spotlight at a young age. We will also talk with him about the new Panther head coach and we have a big announcement to make as well.
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NLL Weekly 21 - Hockey Night in the NLL - Clay HC EJ LeMay and Bowling Green HC Connor Rogowski
Chris finally fulfilled his promise to Dan and they will be joined by two coaches from the NLL's hockey programs. Clay Eagles head coach EJ LeMay and Bowling Green Bobcats head coach Connor Rogowski join the program to talk about their respective seasons and the tournament games that await them...
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NLL Weekly 20 - OHSAA District Draws for the NLL - What are We Doing? with BCSN's Brandon Bosch
Chris and Dan are joined by BCSN analyst and former Whitmer girl's coach Brandon Bosch to break down the district draws for NLL teams. We will try and make sense of the insanity that exists in Division I and talk about what teams have a good chance to make a run to Dayton.
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NLL Weekly 19 - New Whitmer Football HC Justin Keller and Liberty-Benton to the NLL
Chris and Dan sit down with new Whitmer head football coach Justin Keller and talk with him about becoming the new man in charge. We will discuss if Chris is really that bad to work with or if he is a king maker. We will also break down the league news that Liberty-Benton is joining the NLL in…
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NLL Weekly #18 - Anthony Wayne Boys Basketball HC Josh Arthur and Asst. Nate Schaffner
Chris and Dan are joined by Anthony Wayne Boys Head Coach Josh Arthur and his lead assistant Nate Schaffner to talk about the Generals season to this point.
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NLL Weekly #17 - Napoleon Girls BB HC Craig Cicero & Northview Boys BB HC Jeremy McDonald
Chris and Dan welcome Napoleon Wildcats Girls Basketball Head Coach Craig Cicero and Northview Wildcats Boys Basketball Head Coach Jeremy McDonald to talk about their teams and their seasons at the midway point of the year.
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NLL Weekly #16 - Back from the Holidays with BCSN's Brandon Bosch
Chris and Dan are joined by BCSN analyst and former Whitmer girls basketball coach, Brandon Bosch, to talk all things NLL hoops from both the boys and girls sides.
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NLL Weekly Ep. 15 - NLL Potpourri with BCSN's Mason Lowry
Chris is joined by Mason Lowry of BCSN to talk about a random assortment of topics regarding the NLL.
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NLL Weekly Ep. 14 - Welcome to Winter - Southview boys basketball HC Dennis Springs and Anthony Wayne girls basketball HC Jami Carter
Chris and Dan are back for the start of winter sports season. On the show will be Southview Cougars boys' head coach Dennis Springs followed by Anthony Wayne Generals girls' head coach Jami Carter. We will talk with them about the start of their respective seasons and dive deep into what they...
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NLL Weekly Ep. 13 - Fall Finale - And Then There Were Three... Dirk Conner, Andy Brungard, Tyler Swary
Chris welcomes in the remaining NLL coaches who are still alive in the state playoffs - Anthony Wayne HC Andy Brungard, Perrysburg HC Dirk Conner, and Napoleon HC Tyler Swary - join the show to talk their upcoming Regional Semifinal games.
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NLL Weekly Ep. 12 - OHSAA First Round Reactions/Second Round Preview
Chris and Dan welcome back Justin Keller to talk through the first round of the state playoffs and preview the upcoming weekend slate of games!
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NLL Weekly Ep. 11: NLL Coaches OHSAA Playoff Preview
Chris and Dan are joined by seven of the NLL coaches whose teams are bound for the OHSAA playoffs this weekend. Hear from each about their take on the regular season and their thoughts on the postseason. It is a supersized episode of NLL Weekly!
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NLL Weekly Ep. 10 - Springfield HC LaCharles Smith and Justing Keller for more OHSAA Playoff Talk
Chris and Dan welcome in Springfield Blue Devils head coach LaCharles Smith to talk about his team's 2024 season and the team's young talent. We also talk with Whitmer analyst Justin Keller about the OHSAA playoffs and who the NLL teams could face in the first round!
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NLL Weekly Ep. 9 - Findlay HC Stefan Adams & Playoff Talk with Justin Keller
Chris talks with Findlay Trojans HC Stefan Adams about his team and their 2024 season to this point. Chris and Justin Keller will also discuss where the NLL teams stand in the playoff chase heading into Week #9 of the OHSAA High School football season.
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NLL Weekly Ep. 8 - Northview HC Greg Silm and Black Swamp Football's Neil Schuller
Chris and Dan are joined by Northview Wildcats head coach Greg Silm to talk about his team and their 2024 season. They also talk with Black Swamp Football's Neil Schuller about the state of the Buckeye and Cardinal Division races.
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Ep. 7 - Perrysburg HC Dirk Conner & BCSN's Mason Lowry
Chris and Dan welcome Perrysburg Yellow Jacket head football coach Dirk Conner to talk about his team's 6-0 start. Also BCSN's Mason Lowry returns to talk where the Buckeye and Cardinal Division's are at and talk about the NLL's top players so far.
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Ep. 6 - Anthony Wayne HC Andy Brungard and Whitmer analyst Justin Keller
Chris and Dan welcome in Anthony Wayne Generals Head Coach Andy Brungard to talk about his team's 5-0 start and preview their big game against Whitmer. Whitmer analyst Justin Keller joins the show again to talk about the big AW/Whitmer matchup and preview Week #6!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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