Today Glenville vs. William T. Dwyer (Fla.) What: Nonleague game is part of the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic, noon today, Ohio Stadium, 410 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus. Records: Glenville, 1-0; Dwyer, 0-0. TV/radio: ESPN; WCCD AM/1000. What to watch: This is a big game for defending Florida 4-A (small-school division) state champion Dwyer and Ohio Division I state runner-up Glenville, The Plain...
Today
Glenville vs. William T. Dwyer (Fla.)
What: Nonleague game is part of the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic, noon today, Ohio Stadium, 410 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus.
Records: Glenville, 1-0; Dwyer, 0-0.
TV/radio: ESPN; WCCD AM/1000.
What to watch: This is a big game for defending Florida 4-A (small-school division) state champion Dwyer and Ohio Division I state runner-up Glenville, The Plain Dealer's top-ranked team. Dwyer, ranked No. 11 nationally by USA Today and riding a 14-game winning streak dating back to 2009, edged Miami-Carol City, 25-20, in its final scrimmage after shutting out the opponent in the first three quarters on the strength of highly touted QB Jacoby Brissett, TB Shawn McClaine and WR Tommy Lee Lewis. Nick O'Leary is the grandson of golfer Jack Nicklaus, and he is also one of the top tight ends in the country. LBs Curt Maggitt and Leroy Kelson, DB Darrell Hunter and DL Keith Bowers head the defense on a team that can be its own worst enemy through mistakes and penalties. Glenville, ranked sixth by USA Today, began its season with a 28-21 win at No. 23 Warren (Ind.) Central behind the clutch performance of QB Cardale Jones. Dwyer needs to be concerned with two-way player Shane Wynn, who has the potential to score every time he touches the ball. Nicholas Davis and Evonte Dunn are other capable WRs, while TB Robert Walton Jr. brings balance to the offense. The defense is headed by CB Malik Moore, LB Andre Sturdivant, DE Frank Clark and T Antwan Crutcher, while 6-5, 355-pound Aundrey Walker is a force on both sides of the line.
PD pick: Glenville.
-- Bob Fortuna