Gridiron Flash is a 1934 American sports film directed by Glenn Tryon and starring Eddie Quillan, Betty Furness and Grant Mitchell.

He joins the team, alienating other students with his behavior so much that Jane Thurston from the registrar's office takes a personal interest, unaware of his criminal history.

Smith persuades him to rob the jewels of a rich couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fields, and split the loot.

Tommy commits the theft but gets a guilty conscience after being bribed to lose the team's final game.

He returns the stolen gems and gets back to campus in time to lead Belford to one final triumph.