Will Howard and his girlfriend (Photos via ESPN)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard had his team rolling easily against the number one seed in the College Football Playoffs.
The Ohio State senior threw for 319 yards to lead an OSU offense to a 41-21 victory. Howard threw for two long touchdowns to help the Buckeyes score 34 points in the first half and essentially put the game out of reach.
Inside the Rose Bowl Stadium on this day was a cheering section for Will Howard, which included his girlfriend.
She could be seen rocking a No. 18 shirt with her blonde locks.
Howard shared a sweet moment with his girlfriend after the No. 6 Buckeyes advanced into the College Football Playoff semifinals to face Texas. The couple was seen kissing while standing in the crowd in front of the stage in Pasadena, California.
Will Howard is said to have started dating Lauren Leiker in 2023.
Ohio State and Texas will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on January 10th. His girlfriend is sure to be with him yet again.
The final quarterfinal matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl was forced to be postponed after the tragic terroristic truck attack that claimed the lives of 15 people on Bourbon Street.
The game has since been moved to Thursday.
What Is Will Howard’s Draft Status?
Will Howard has his sights set on a national championship, but the NFL could be in his future.
A strong showing in the College Football Playoff could improve the Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback’s NFL Draft stock.
Howard is not currently projected to be a first-round pick. He is widely projected to be a Day 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.
There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.
If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:
“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…
Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “
