Tag: Seth McLaughlin

Top 2025 NFL Draft center prospect suffers serious injury in practice

Seth McLaughlin was playing his way up draft boards and had already accepted a Senior Bowl berth

One of the top center prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft is going to be out for some time with an unfortunate injury.

Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin will miss significant time after tearing an Achilles in practice. It was a noncontact injury for McLaughlin that was confirmed by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. It’s a big blow for the Buckeyes offense as they prepare for a major Big Ten showdown with Indiana this week. McLaughlin joins left tackle Josh Simmons, another potential top 100 pick, as Ohio State linemen who are out for the season with injuries.

McLaughlin is a senior who had already accepted a Senior Bowl invitation. His steady play had moved McLaughlin up draft projections into the Day 2 range. Now, the transfer from Alabama will be out through the draft workout season.

 

Ohio State delt potentially devistating blow with another offensive line injury

Tough news to hear #GoBucks

Multiple reports are coming out of Columbus that starting center Seth McLaughlin tore his Achilles tendon at practice on Tuesday and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

The news could not come at a worse time for Ohio State as the team is preparing for the stretch run against 10-0 Indiana and arch-rival Michigan with hopes of a rematch against Oregon in the Big Ten Championship. The Buckeyes already had to reshuffle the offensive line once this year after Josh Simmons went down with an injury suffered in Eugene. The line has seemed to come together in recent weeks, but the coaching staff will now need to act quickly before Saturday’s matchup with the Hoosiers.

While the news is devastating and we feel for McLaughlin, we know injuries are part of the game. Depth has been an issue on the offensive line, but someone is going to have to step up. The most likely scenario is moving Carson Hinzman who has been playing left guard back to center where he was a starter last year and inserting Austin Siereveld at left guard where he started the first two games of the season while Donovan Jackson was injured.

No official word has been given from Ohio State on McLaughlin’s status, but it feels like there are too many reports saying the same thing for it not to be true. Time for the next man up as the Buckeyes look to finish the season strong.

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2025 NFL Draft: Players Vikings fans should watch in CFB Week 12

Here are some players to watch this weekend before the Vikings kickoff while you enjoy some college football.

The Minnesota Vikings bounced back with a good win and the complete Sam Darnold experience which left some folks worried if they could close the game out. Each year around the NFL, rookies step up immediately for their teams and make a difference.

Jordan Addison scored a touchdown in Week 1 last year for Vikings fans. This year, we saw Xavier Worthy score two touchdowns on opening night. Rookies impact the league every year, and the Vikings need to keep hitting on their first-round picks. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had a rough first two rounds in 2022, but 2023 and 2024 have looked good thus far.

Here are some players to watch this weekend before the Vikings kickoff while you enjoy some college football. We will lay out the ultimate viewing guide to maximize the best players this weekend during each time slot.

Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot

  • Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) vs. Northwestern on Big Ten Network

Player to watch during 4:00 P.M./3:00 P.M. Time Slot

  • Nick Singleton (Penn State) vs. Purdue on CBS

Player to watch during 8:00 P.M./7:00 P.M. Time Slot

  • Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) vs. Wake Forest on ACC Network

Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot

  • Seth McLaughlin (Ohio State) vs. Northwestern on Big Ten Network

Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Jake Slaughter (Florida) vs. LSU on ABC

Player to watch during 8:00 P.M./7:00 P.M. Time Slot

  • Luke Kandra (Cincinnati) vs. Iowa State on FOX

Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot

  • Demonte Capehart (Clemson) vs. Pittsburgh on ESPN

Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Thor Griffith (Louisville) vs. Stanford on ACC Network

Player to watch during 7:45 P.M./6:45 P.M. Time Slot

  • Shemar Turner (Texas A&M) vs. New Mexico State on SEC Network

Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot

  • Jahdae Barron (Texas) vs. Arkansas on ABC

Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Quincy Riley (Louisville) vs. Stanford on ACC Network

Player to watch during 7:30 P.M./6:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Jabbar Muhammad (Oregon) vs. Wisconsin on NBC

Player to watch during Noon/11 A.M. Time Slot

  • Lathan Ransom (Ohio State) vs. Northwestern on Big Ten Network

Player to watch during 3:30 P.M./2:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Major Burns (LSU) vs. Florida on ABC

Player to watch during 7:30 P.M./6:30 P.M. Time Slot

  • Hunter Wohler (Wisconsin) vs. Oregon on NBC

Ohio State football player named finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

Ohio State football player named finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy #GoBucks

Ohio State football always does a great job of filling a trophy case and this season should be no different. Buckeye center, Seth McLaughlin, was recently named a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is also known as the Academic Heisman. The prestigious award is annually awarded by the National Football Foundation to the college football player who not only shines on the field, but is also elite academically as well as within the community.

At this point in the season, the NFF has narrowed down its list of finalist to 16, which only includes one other Big Ten player in Dillon Gabriel, the current quarterback of the Oregon Ducks. McLaughlin would be only the third OSU player to win the award joining former Ohio State greats, Craig Krenzel, who won the award in 2003, and Bobby Hoying, who took it home in 1995.

The incoming transfer from Alabama has made a huge impact for the Buckeyes so far this season.

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Two surprise Ohio State football players named to Midseason All-America Team

Two Ohio State football standouts were recently named to the CBS Sports Midseason All-America Team.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off their first loss of the season, a disappointing 32-31 defeat at Oregon.

Up until that battle in Eugene, the Buckeyes didn’t have a blemish on their resume and had been destroying even conference opponents. They were coming off a 35-7 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes entering the Week 7 battle.

With a good chunk of the season now behind fans, CBS Sports has released their Midseason All-America team. Two Ohio State Buckeyes cracked the list, and neither was named Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State did get one on both sides of the ball as center Seth McLaughlin was named as the lone center on the team. Caleb Downs also made the cut, and he was among two other defensive backs to go along with two cornerbacks to make up the five-player secondary.

Only five players in the Big Ten were named, none of them playing for the No. 2-ranked Ducks. Michigan didn’t have a single player, and No. 3 Penn State had just one.

Ohio State football center given huge praise by Pro Football Focus

Ohio State football beat Iowa 35-7 Saturday, and Seth McLaughlin came away from the win with huge praise from Pro Football Focus.

Ohio State football has consistently developed some of the best offensive linemen in the country. From Paris Johnson Jr. to even Billy Price from years ago, the Buckeyes have had some of the top talent in the trenches.

That is no different this year as center Seth McLaughlin continues to shine as one of the nation’s best.

Pro Football Focus looked at the best centers from this past week in college football, and McLaughlin sat No. 1 with a 78.6 grade.

https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1843276842469667073

The 6-foot-4 center is a transfer and came from Alabama.

McLaughlin, who has a master’s degree along with having been Summa Cum Laude during his undergrad at Alabama, is in his first season with the Buckeyes, entering the portal after the 2023 season.

He spent numerous seasons with the Crimson Tide and played 35 games for Alabama. Now, McLaughlin is poised to hopefully be on another team contending for a College Football Playoffs National Championship come January.

With Oregon on deck, the Buckeyes will need another big-time performance from the center Saturday.

Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin named to Rimington Trophy watch list

Ohio State center named on Rimington Trophy watch list #GoBucks

The college football season is right around the corner and as is tradition, all of the major awards are releasing their watch lists. The most recent award to announce such an honor was the Rimington Trophy, that named Ohio State’s Seth McLaughlin to its list.

The Rimington Trophy is awarded annually to the nation’s best center and McLaughlin was listed along with 39 other candidates. He is one of six centers form the Big Ten to make the list. The transfer from Alabama hasn’t taken a snap yet for the Buckeyes, but expectations are high after seeing him start 13 games for the College Football Playoff bound Crimson Tide.

Despite losing to the Michigan Wolverines in the semifinal last season, he is hoping to be a big reason why Ohio State reverses its fortune against “The Team Up North” this year.

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Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin on the Wuerffel Trophy watch list

A high character guy #GoBucks

He may be a newcomer to Ohio State, but the young man is still grabbing attention. Seth McLaughlin has been named to the 2024 watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy.

The Wuerffel Trophy is more about character than stats and is named after former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel of Florida. Wuerffel led the Gators to the 1996 national championship, but many Buckeye fans will recall 1996 being one Shawn Springs slip away from playing in that championship game. Oh what could have been… but we’re getting off topic.

In its own words, the Wuerffel Trophy “Honors college football players who serve others, celebrates their impact, and inspires greater service in the world.” And Seth McLaughlin has been chosen as one to keep an eye on.

There are 100 players on the watchlist. And while that is quite a few names to compete with, it has to be an absolute honor to be named as a finalist. These are the kind of awards that make mom and dad proud. Congratulations young man, and best of luck.

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Ohio State offensive lineman loses black stripe

Offensive lineman loses his black stripe. #GoBucks

Saturday was a big day for Ohio State football with the commitment announcement from two high-priority recruits in the class of 2025 and some jaw-dropping highlights from some young guns during student appreciation day. Hopefully, it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle that incoming transfer interior offensive lineman, Seth McLaughlin, lost his black stripe.

McLaughlin became a Buckeye via the transfer portal from Alabama and most expected to hear more positive news sooner or later about the expected starting center. Now that his black stripe has been removed, maybe we start to hear some more hype about the former Tide pivot. It is also of note that incoming transfer quarterback, Will Howard, was also able to shed his black stripe today.

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Update: Former Alabama IOL Seth McLaughlin will transfer to Ohio State

After initially slated to visit Texas A&M this weekend, former Alabama center Seth McLaughlin has instead committed to Ohio State.

Texas A&M’s visitors list this weekend continues to grow. Head coach Mike Elko and his newly complete staff have landed 13 players from the transfer portal, including former Purdue star pass rusher Nic Scourton, a native of Bryan, Texas.

The coaches have been shoring up nearly every spot on offense and defense. The Aggies’ offensive line, which took a notable dive in overall performance last season, is in solid shape. Nearly every starter and reserve returns in 2024, but that doesn’t mean a potential upgrade at the center position is out of the question.

On Friday, it was initially reported and confirmed by Rival’s Tony Tsoukalas that former Alabama center and interior offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin planned to visit College Station this weekend. When most woke up on Saturday morning, however, we learned that McLaughlin had committed to Ohio State for the 2024 season.

While McLaughlin’s future at the center position is somewhat murky after displaying snap issues throughout the year, culminating in his worst performance on the year in Alabama’s 27-20 loss to Michigan in the Rose Bowl, the incoming senior has a chance to get back to form on what should be a veteran Buckeyes O-line.

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