Skull Session: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Wants People to “Put Respect” on His Name, Preseason College Football Predictions Are Hard and the North Owns Football

Neal Shipley made history by achieving the first hole-in-one in TGL history during his first event, representing Ohio State.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, an Ohio State Buckeye and NFL star, emphasized the importance of his name and heritage after winning the Super Bowl. He highlighted his grandfather's journey from Sierra Leone to the United States and expressed pride in representing his family's legacy.

In college football, Fernando Mendoza from Indiana led his team to victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship. Preseason predictions incorrectly favored Clemson's Cade Klubnik for the Heisman Trophy and Texas for the national title. Instead, Mendoza claimed the Heisman in 2025, and Indiana triumphed in the championship.

ESPN's Mark Schlabach identified Ohio State Buckeyes Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Bo Jackson as potential 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders. The Buckeyes will face other Heisman contenders, including Texas' Arch Manning, USC's Jayden Mai