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You "Beautiful Lunatics". Thank you very much for tuning into the show. Central Oklahoma QB Jett Huff is up first, who is averaging 370 YDS PER GAME, followed by Hope College RB Chance Strickland who leads THE NATION in rushing TDs. This is going to be fun. Matt and Jimmy also along for the ride in D1R 179!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview
3:20 Jett Huff
19:05 D2 Game Recaps
47:40 Chance Strickland
1:03:35 D3 Game Recaps
1:25:37 NAIA Game Recaps
Friends University Kicker Cole Thompson joins the show after a MASSIVE 40-yard Field Goal at the buzzer to give the Falcons a W this weekend, followed by Carson-Newman Linebacker Christian Hicks who recaps the Eagles' OT win vs top-25 ranked Wingate in the SAC. Kobe gives the D2 Recap from Week 3 and is joined by Jimmy Martin for D3 talk and breakdown, followed by a recap of what we saw on the NAIA scene near the end of the episode. Thank you all for tuning in!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview
1:30 Cole Thompson - Friends University
9:34 D2 Power 10 Rankings
11:34 West Alabama vs West Florida
14:27 UCM vs Davenport
18:48 Carson Newman vs Wingate
20:12 Colorado Mines vs Chadron State
22:09 Bemidji State vs Sioux Falls
24:11 UVA Wise vs Catawba
26:30 Clark Atlanta vs Bethune-Cookman
27:50 Ouachita Baptist vs Southern Arkansas
28:55 Henderson State vs Arkansas Tech
30:20 TAMUK vs UTPB
32:21 Christian Hicks - Carson Newman
40:07 Cortland vs Susquehanna
44:08 UMHB vs UW Whitewater
49:30 Mount Union vs John Carroll
52:36 Salisbury vs Johns Hopkins
55:58 Berry vs Randolph Macon
58:18 Stevenson vs Delaware Valley
1:01:58 Other D3 Games
1:08:55 NAIA Game Recaps
MSU Moorhead WR Brady Perryman and Saint John's LB Hayden Sanders join the show, and MAN we've got some good football to discuss. So many upsets in the D2 Top 25, 3 great overtime games in D3, and some top 25 matchups in NAIA. BUCKLE UP!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview4:13 Brady Perryman15:15 D2 Game Recaps
34:51 Hayden Sanders
45:54 D3 Game Recaps
1:12:18 NAIA Game Recaps
Johns Hopkins DB Carson Bourdo joins the show after a game-sealing INT vs Ithaca this weekend and a big win for the Blue Jays. Kobe recaps the best of Week 1 in D2 Football followed by Jimmy Martin and Matt Schwaz to cover D3 and NAIA respectively. D2 Edinboro beats FCS Robert Morris, Calvin wins their first game in program history, and SO MUCH MORE!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview
4:23 Carson Bourdo - Johns Hopkins
11:52 D2 Football Recap
30:48 D3 Football Recap
57:22 NAIA Recap
3 great guests tonight. UW River Falls QB Kaleb Blaha, Texas Wesleyan LB Ashalli Cannon, and UTPB LB Tristan Exline all talking about big games for their respective teams this weekend. Tap in!!!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:25 Kaleb Blaha - UW River Falls12:00 Ashalli Cannon - Texas Wesleyan
22:26 D2 Week 1 Previews35:45 Tristan Exline
Holy shit we are so back. This episode is one of our best thanks to 2 great guests and Jimmy/Matt making appearances once again! Let us know what you want to see more of this season!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:31 Chad Dodson - Pitt State16:29 Ferris State vs Pitt State20:00 Michigan Tech vs Bemidji State22:45 Minnesota State vs NW Missouri State26:25 Virginia State vs Benedict27:46 Other D2 Results29:09 Jackson Dooley - Benedictine41:06 Johns Hopkins vs Ithaca45:32 Wheaton vs UW Oshkosh48:46 John Carroll vs UW Whitewater52:15 UW River Falls vs Alma58:10 NAIA Week 1 Game Recaps1:12:02 NAIA Week 2 Game Previews
WEEK 0 IS HERE, and we are so back. Take a listen to Kobe breaking down some of the best matchups this week across D2FB in Week 0 and what he thinks about the slate. Video Chapters:0:00-1:35 Episode Overview1:36 Ferris State vs Pitt State6:19 Minnesota State vs Northwest Missouri State12:58 Michigan Tech vs Bemidji State16:20 Colorado Mesa vs Texas A&M Kingsville19:47 CSU Pueblo vs South Dakota Mines22:22 East Stroudsburg vs Edinboro23:46 Delta State vs Mars Hill
Norwich University OLB Coach and Recruiting Coordinator P.J. Arcuri joins the show to talk about the Cadets, followed by some D2 talk about the RMAC and their decision to make mandatory bye weeks and other new rules. We finish off the episode with a D2 QB making his NFL preseason debut and a new way a team is trying to cool off during fall camp.
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview1:46 P.J. Arcuri
29:06 RMAC Rule Changes
36:33 Former D2 QB makes NFL Preseason debut
40:14 A Freezer Truck at Fall Camp??
There's a new addition to the defensive secondary at Central Missouri, and Charles Gadie also talks about his football journey to playing with the Mules. We take a look at some new D3 preseason rankings from D3Football.com, and finally examine some SHOCKING numbers from Athlinkd about transfer portal entries for D2 and D3 players.
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:16 Charles Gadie
21:50 Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watch List
26:18 D3 Preseason Rankings
29:54 WILD D2/D3 Transfer Portal Stats
Two great guests on the pod tonight. D2 football correspondent Wayne Cavadi breaks down his D2 preseason rankings for Lindy's Sports Mag followed by Roosevelt RB Joseph Leibrandt who played on the U20 Team USA squad. Tap in
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview1:48 Wayne Cavadi
22:11 Joseph Leibrandt
Weeeeeee're BACK! Lucas Melo joins the show for a great convo on all the recent news from Pensacola and the Argo's new stadium build. We check out a D2 team in Texas picking up a D1 Opponent, take a look at some top NAIA Transfer classes, and a fun cover for a D3 version of the newly-released EA College Football video game. Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:29 Lucas Melo23:52 Javelinas Add D1 Opponent29:43 Top NAIA Transfer Portal Classes33:15 EACFB is Here
The Youngest Coordinator in CFB?! Kenny Hrncir joins the show to talk about his new position, journey with Coach McCullough, and trajectory of the squad at UTPB. Kobe also covers some potentially big D2 playoff news concerning the removal of super regions, top d3 transfer portal classes, and some teams moving divisions! Thanks for tuning in ya'll.
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:49 Kenny Hrncir
16:06 Featured Athlete - Percy King
18:32 Changes Coming to D2 Playoffs?
25:10 Top D3 Transfer Classes
28:41 Teams Moving Up Divisions
It's a short one but a good one. Kade is in the studio to help rate some new looks for UTPB and St. Ambrose, then we flip over to a new D3 Conference Deal, the announcement from NAIA POTY Jalyn Gramstad going to Nebraska, and finally a feature on the D2 Argonauts down in FL. Thanks for tuning in!
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview
2:26 New Uniforms - UTPB/St Ambrose
11:28 D3 Conference Deal
14:35 NAIA to the BIG 10 - Jayln Gramstad
18:26 West Florida Argonauts
This episode is one for the books. Northeastern State HC Darrin Chiaverini joins the show first to talk about the program he's building in "The Quah" followed by Concordia Ann Arbor CO-DC Matt Strzalkowski following news that this season will be the LAST for CUAA along with all other athletic programs. Cole Burgess and Jimmy Martin hop in to talk some D3 Football preseason rankings, the NAIA POTY is going to the BIG 10, and we have a new YOUNGEST coordinator in CFB. WOW! Lot of great stuff.
Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview
3:17 Darrin Chiaverini - NSU
25:55 D3 Preseason Rankings
47:44 Matt Strzalkowski
1:03:00 Youngest Coordinator in CFB
1:07:27 NAIA POTY going to the BIG 10
Shorter episode tonight, but the stories are still top-notch. Montana Tech is getting some SWEET new turf, A D3 DB/WR just signed with the Colts, Lock Haven has some BIG transfer portal additions, and we do our first stadium highlight featuring the winningest D2 program in the country, Pittsburg State.
Video Chapters:0:00-1:46 Episode Overview1:47 Montana Tech's New Turf
4:32 Ithaca DB/WR Signs Deal with the Colts
8:23 Lock Haven Transfer Portal Additions
16:45 NAIA Coach FIRED After Interviewing?!
20:20 Stadium Review - Pitt State
Birmingham Southern Baseball has become America’s team after their school shut down and they continued playing (and winning) games, earning themselves a trip to the D3 World Series. I’m joined by first baseman and STUD hitter Jackson Webster tonight to talk about their Cinderella run to the tournament. Matt Schwaerzler also joins me to break down some big NAIA conference moves, I take a look at a new D2 Head Coach in the RMAC, some transfer portal news, and possibly the coolest official content I’ve ever seen. BUCKLE UPPPPPP
Video Chapters:0:00-2:51 Episode Overview2:52 Jackson Webster - Birmingham Southern
25:00 New HC For D2 New Mexico Highlands
32:47 Frontier Conference Adds Simpson - NAIA
50:02 HOW MANY Players Still in the Portal?!
52:15 USC Official Visit Content... WOW
Two great guests with unique perspectives. College Gridiron Showcase Scouting Director Mike Rittelmann joins the show to speak on helping small school players transition to the pros and Logan Hansen joins later to discuss his predictive models in D3FB. We also cover lockerroom upgrades for St. Xavier, A D1 QB making the move to D2 Northern State, and check in on the Transfer Portal in D2 tracking some of the biggest entries.Video Chapters:0:00-3:36 Episode Overview3:37 Mike Rittelmann23:53 Locker Room Upgrade for St. Xavier30:20 D1 QB going to Northern State35:00 Logan Hansen1:01:20 Transfer Portal Tracker
Former Northwest Missouri State QB Mike Hohensee tells us everything about his experience with the Dallas Cowboys, we've got a former Duke player/coach going to an NAIA school, a team playing a wild schedule, big-time matchups in D2, and a D3 game in Italy! It's a good one.
Video Chapters:0:00-3:40 Episode Overview3:41 Mike Hohensee
24:14 Power 4 Coach to NAIA?
27:59 BIG D2 Matchup
37:26 Roosevelt's WILD '24 Schedule
43:40 North Park Playing in Italy
Northwestern HC Matt McCarty joins the show to update us on the renovations of a first-class facility in Orange City, Iowa for the Red Raiders. We're also joined by the man who squatted 800lbs from Harding University, DL Wesley Coleman. After that we take a look at a D3 Lineman who also plays college GOLF, and break down some of the top transfer talent at the D2 level.
Video Chapters:0:00-2:06 Episode Overview2:07 Matt McCarty
18:47 Wesley Coleman
36:53 D3 Lineman who also GOLFS?
41:06 Top D2 Transfers
Shorter episode, still great stuff for ya'll. We've got an NAIA team coming back after a 75 YEAR hiatus, A D3 team changing conferences, a look at some more conference championship rings, and finally a scoop on a D2 player potentially getting poached by D1 Teams?!
Video Chapters:0:00-1:43 Episode Overview1:44 Rio Grande Bringing Back Football
14:48 D3 Team Moving Conferences
20:23 Conference Championship Rings
25:08 D1's Poaching D2 Talent?
Shining light on the guys that are making it happen! We try to cover all the D2, D3, and NAIA players getting pro looks in the NFL and are joined by Central Washington DB Pat Rogers with big news about his pro future in the CFL. We also look at another MONSTER that Harding has in the weight room and react to some funny tweets, it's a fun one so stick around.
Video Chapters:0:00-2:53 Episode Overview2:54 Pat Rogers
23:08 D2 Players Getting NFL Chances
44:59 D3 Players Getting NFL Chances
1:03:49 NAIA UDFA Deal
1:04:50 Strongest Man in D2?
1:08:25 Tweets of the Week
We've got some great guests in the D3FB landscape this episode. Head coach of the Curry College Colonels Todd Parsons talks about their new purple turf and an exciting 2024 slate, followed by NFL Draft prep and pro day recaps with Cole Burgess. After that we get into more D2 spring ball scrimmage action and talk about the best D3 teams in recent history. We close it out by commenting on the new helmet communications coming to D1 FBS in the fall.
Video Chapters:0:00-3:21 Episode Overview3:22 Todd Parsons
23:43 Cole Burgess
39:20 Cliff Harris Award - Tanner Volk
48:45 The BEST D3 Teams in the Nation?
53:12 More D2 Spring Action - Mankato vs NSU
58:27 Helmet Comms to D1 FBS
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Saint Anselm DB Coach & STC Chadd Braine is as open and honest about the recruiting process as anyone, and he joins the show to speak on how him and the staff at STA evaluate/bring on recruits. Kobe and Drew break down the advantages of the joint practices/spring scrimmages coming to D2, and take a look at some new conference championship rings before discussing whether its better to ball out at D2/D3 or go D1 for draft stock. Thanks for tuning in!
Video Chapters:0:00-3:49 Episode Overview3:50 Recruiting w/ Chadd Braine
31:46 RING SEASON - GVSU
32:28 Alma College Rings/2024 Schedule
43:37 D2 Joint Practices?
55:55 Are Small Schools Hurting Draft Stock?
This episode is all about the Bald Eagles and the job that Dan Mulrooney has done in changing the trajectory of the program. He's joined by All-American RB Chris Collier who took a chance on Lock Haven when he transferred down from D1. After that we've got 5 more small-school prospects to cut the tape on for, and recap some of the better April fools jokes from the football world.TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:47 Episode Overview2:48 Dan Mulrooney & Chris Collier
32:00 D2 Pro Prospects
50:45 Best of April Fools
We're joined by DL Lane Martinez-Beasley, who comes from Notre Dame College, a college that recently announced it was closing it's doors. We also touch on a D2/D3 school merging, and two powerhouse D2 squads who will face off in both 2024 and 2025. Thanks for tuning in!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:23 Episode Overview3:24 Lane Martinez-Beasley
24:18 Notre Dame College Closing
36:49 D2 and D3 Schools Merging?44:50 BIG New D2 Matchup Announced
Findlay Head Coach Kory Allen has been an Oiler for almost 20 YEARS. He joins me to talk all about the program and their ability to place athletes in the pros. Matt and I also break down 5 of the best NAIA prospects in the nation, along with a wild stat on how many D2 athletes are actually "benefitting" from the transfer portal. TAP IN!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-1:48 Episode Overview1:49 Kory Allen
23:44 D2 Transfer Portal Statistic2
7:47 NAIA Pro Prospects
Sorry for the break in episodes, but I think you'll agree that this one was worth the wait. Alma QB Carter St. John joins the show to talk about his new Nonprofit, QBs vs. Cancer, contributing to organizations across the country with current student athletes. Kobe and Jimmy break down even more D2/D3 prospects you need to know about before the draft, and we finish it off with some basketball talk as one senior got the surprise of a lifetime before his last collegiate game. If you'd like to become a part of QB's vs Cancer or find out more information, here is the link to their website. I'd highly encourage you at least take a look and spread the word!
Link: https://www.quarterbacksvscancer.com/
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:17 Episode Overview3:18 Carter St. John: QB's vs. Cancer
14:00 Playing in Scotland
18:00 Playing at NMU in the Superior Dome
22:45 D2 Draft Prospects
46:22 D3 Draft Prospects
1:07:43 Senior Day Surprise
The boys are BACK in town. Jimmy and Kobe take a look at a short list of some guys who we believe have what it takes to play at the next level, we take a look at a massive new video board coming to a D2 school, and recap what has been an already fun off season in terms of NAIA coaching hires. Buckle up.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:08 Episode Overview2:09 D3 Players Going Pro
27:51 Massive New Video Board at UCO
33:24 NAIA Coaching Changes
D2 National Champion QB Cole Keylon from Harding University joins the show to recap the Bisons OUTRAGEOUS season to the natty and talk about their unorthodox offense. We cover a current D3 football player making waves in player safety with his protective headgear invention G8Rskin, and discuss what would need to happen to bring small-cfb schools into the newly announced NCAA Football video game from EA.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:08 Episode Overview2:09 Cole Keylon
20:20 New Headgear Invention
27:35 Small-School NCAA Football Covers
31:27 What would it take to add all these teams?
Florida Memorial HC Bobby Rome II joins the show to share his awesome story from CFB to the NFL and then his experience playing/coaching overseas in RUSSIA. Kobe breaks down a wild take on NIL coming from one of the biggest names in the game, and takes a look at the prospect of CFB teams bringing on big-time general managers into their programs.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:48 Episode Overview2:49 - Bobby Rome
27:37 SB Coaches with D3 Ties
29:57 NIL Money more important than STAFF?
39:56 GMs coming to CFB?
Kobe and Trev are back with more shenanigans. BUT FIRST we're joined by Bemidji State DE Marcus Hansen who led the NSIC in TFLs and Sacks this year while pulling in the conference DPOTY award. After our chat the boys take a look at the new HC at John's Hopkins, a D3FB player playing in Super Bowl 58, and go down a rabbit whole pertaining to some recent news about college athletes demanding to be treated as staff at universities. WOAH!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:22 Episode Overview3:23 Marcus Hansen
21:48 New HC at Johns Hopkins
26:56 D3 Player Playing in SB58
35:30 College Athletes? . . . or Employees?
Illinois College Quarterback Destin Chance joins the show after a WILD 2023 season under center for the Blueboys breaking school records and throwing for over 4,000 yards. Kobe breaks down a BIG new hire for Lenoir Rhyne from the NAIA ranks along with a few more new Head Coaches and a great announcement to look forward to the start of the D2 season in 2024.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:29 Episode Overview
2:30 Destin Chance
25:22 GREAT Hire for Lenoir Rhyne29:39 Huge Week 0 Matchup in D2
34:44 Fairmont State's new HC
36:52 Delaware Valley has their man
Valdosta State QB and Harlon Hill finalist Sammy Edwards joins the show to breakdown the dazzling offense in Titletown, and we're joined by Pacific Lutheran AD Mike Snyder to talk about all the brand deals being made by the lutes up in WA. Trevor and Kobe check out some former D3 stand-outs making the jump to Power 5 schools, check out small-school products landing on UFL teams, and a coach going from D2 to D1.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:19 Episode Overview3:20 Sammy Edwards - Valdosta State
22:00 Mike Jacobs from D2 Lenoir Rhyne to FCS Mercer
28:10 D3 Players transferring to Power 5 Schools
40:47 Mike Snyder - Pacific Lutheran
59:30 UFL Rosters
Welcome to 2024! I'm joined by All-American WR Kyle Sheets in this episode and I've got some other great things to break down that have come about over the holiday season. D1R is SO BACK. Thanks for tuning in!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:55 Episode Overview2:56 Kyle Sheets
17:00 Week 0 Coming to D2 Football
22:25 Still No Auto Bids in D2
24:37 WAYYYY Too Early Top 10 in D2FB
30:48 Expanded D3 Playoffs??
34:20 This D3 School OWNS NIL: Pacific Lutheran
38:56 Are Paywalls going to ruin D3 Football?
Gettttt ready folks. I'm jumping on my soapbox today to rant about the tragedy that is the D2 playoff system. BUT don't worry, we've got all the best highlights and analysis of the D2, D3, and NAIA championships that took place over the last couple days! It's a fun one to cap off a hell of a year!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:16 Episode Overview2:17 The D2 Playoff Structure
20:13 D2 Championship - Mines vs Harding
31:07 Stagg Bowl - North Central vs Cortland
55:16 NAIA Championship - Keiser vs Northwestern
Mannnn this episode is so loaded that I forgot to record an intro. Chuck Bitner, national columnist from D2Football.com joins the show first to break down the Harding/Mines matchup slated for this weekend, followed by North Central QB Luke Lehnen who hasn’t lost a football game in 2 YEARS. He’s hoping to keep that streak alive on Saturday against Cortland. Finally, Keiser QB Bryce Veasley closes out the show with some NAIA talk from the team in West Palm Beach that has a POTENT offense right now and is going to rely on it heading into a rematch of last year’s championship against Northwestern College. HERE WE GOOOOOOO
0:00-22:30 Chuck Bitner D2FB
22:31 D3 Football Breakdown
40:12 Luke Lehnen
56:07 NAIA Football Breakdown
1:13:23 Bryce Veasley
Jhalen Spicer from Harding joins the show as we recap the quarterfinal matchups across all levels of football and gear up for the semis this weekend! We also have some D2 news with the lineman of the year award and a big time head coach making the jump to D1
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:54 Episode Overview2:55 Jhalen Spicer
18:01 Levi Johnson: Upshaw Award Winner
22:18 D2 Coach going to D1
27:13 D2 Bowl Games
30:51 Kutztown vs Slippery Rock
34:20 Central Washington vs Colorado Mines
35:51 GVSU vs Harding
39:46 Lenoir Rhyne vs Valdosta State
42:32 D2 Quarterfinal Recap
1:03:30 NAIA Quarterfinals
WHAT A WEEK OF FOOTBALL. The boys are joined by Carter St. John who helped Alma upset Mount Union in a wild matchup on Saturday, and we break down all the best football action from D2, D3, and NAIA that you need to know about heading into the next round of the playoffs. It's a long one but a goodie, so stick around.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:59 Episode Overview3:00 Carter St John
19:24 Paying to Watch D2 Football? DUMB
37:00 D2 Elite 8
38:32 Super Region 1
52:30 Super Region 2
1:00:52 Super Region 3
1:10:56 Super Region 4
1:20:01 Division 3 Recap
1:48:53 NAIA Recap
WE ARE INTO THE PLAYOFFS. The boys have all the highlights and breakdown everything you need to know from the first round of the national dance from D2, D3, and NAIA. We are also joined by Cortland QB Zac Boyes, who was just named the Empire 8 Offensive POTY. IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A SMALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL FAN!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:35 Episode Overview2:36 Zac Boyes
18:05 Harlon Hill Favorites
22:40 Team Leaving the MIAA
27:46 D2 Sweet 16
28:19 Super Region 1
34:48 Super Region 2
39:47 Super Region 3
43:25 Super Region 4
50:23 D3 Reactions
1:13:07 NAIA Reactions
The Postseason has OFFICIALLY ARRIVED! We break down all the brackets and give you the info you need to know heading into this year's playoffs for all levels of small-college football.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:02 Episode Overview2:03 Games of the Week
6:07 D2 Playoff Bracket
39:56 D3 Playoff Bracket
1:05:56 Luke Lehnen = DAWG
1:07:35 NAIA Playoff Bracket
Missouri Western WR Jonas Bennett and Grove City RB Nico Flati join the show to talk about their squads and playoff aspirations with only one week left in the regular season. Kobe, Jimmy, and Matt help to decipher the playoff picture at the D2, D3, and NAIA levels as we near selection Sunday, and we recap the best games from week 10 of the college football season. Don’t forget to subscribe!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:23 Episode Overview2:24 Games of the Week
4:57 Players of the Week
8:12 Jonas Bennett
23:27 D2 Regional Playoff Rankings
30:42 D2 Game Recaps
41:29 Nico Flati
54:42 D3 Playoff Landscape
1:01:16 D3 Game Recaps
1:13:50 NAIA w Matt
Hardin-Simmons QB Gaylon Glynn joins the show after a big ASC win for the Cowboys over UMHB (first time since 2015). I breakdown the newly-released super region playoff rankings for Division 2, and we recap all the top games from D2, D3, and NAIA from this week's matchups.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-1:50 Episode Overview1:51 Games of the Week
4:42 Players of the Week
8:05 Gaylon Glynn
20:05 D2 Playoff Rankings
30:23 D2 Game Recaps
44:02 Bethel Coach Retiring
46:08 D3 Game Recaps
1:06:00 NAIA Game Recaps
Lot of great stuff to cover in this one. We have all your recaps from D2, D3, and NAIA along with a great conversation with West Florida DE Jake Dorn coming off a HUGE win at Delta State. I break down some of the biggest upsets in small-college football and recap the win for the Chicago Bears with Tyson Bagent under center. TUNE IN!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:15 Episode Overview2:16 GOTW Selections
4:08 POTW Selections
10:09 Jake Dorn
26:41 Tyson Bagent
30:41 D2 Game Recaps
45:15 D3 Game Recaps
1:03:36 NAIA Game Recaps
What. An. Episode! It's a long one but worth the listen. Some great guests and a new NAIA insider for D1R to bring us all the important news from that level of football. Let us know what you think!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:13 Episode Overview3:14 Abe Swanson
20:02 Player of the Week Selections
22:40 Tyson Bagent Scores First NFL TD
25:45 D2 Game Recaps
36:02 Matt Witwicki
57:56 D3 Game Recaps
1:20:59 New NAIA Insider!
1:23:07 NAIA Game Recaps
UW La Crosse Head Coach Matt Janus joins the show to recap the Eagle's huge win over Whitewater. Kobe previews week 7 matchups and a recent D2 player signed to an NFL practice squad.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:20 Episode Overview2:21 Matt Janus
23:15 D2 Player Signed to Falcons
27:08 D2 Game Previews
46:52 D3 Quick Previews
In this episode, we cover a LOT OF FOOTBALL. The best D2 and D3 contests from this weekend and our player of the week selections.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-1:48 Episode Overview1:49 Mike Tomlin Shoutout
3:37 Wayne Cavadi's D2 Power Rankings
5:05 D2 Football Recaps
26:55 Player of the Week Awards
29:35 More D2 Action
32:35 D3 Football Games52:45 THANK YOU
North Central Offensive Lineman and D1R Athlete Jarod Thornton joins the show to talk about the Cardinals' dominant win at Wheaton on Saturday and their physical O-Line play. We check out some awesome new stadium renovations from CSU-Pueblo, augmented reality helmets from Gallaudet, some wild new NIL deals, new transfer portal rules, and more!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:09 Episode Overview3:10 Jarod Thronton
15:17 CSU-Pueblo getting VIP Suites
23:00 Gallaudet's Augmented Reality Helmets
32:58 D2 Game Previews
43:08 Utah buys ALL PLAYERS A NEW TRUCK
51:22 New Transfer Portal Rules
54:07 No more photoshoots on visits
Valdosta State Head Coach Tremaine Jackson joins the show to talk about his 5-0 Blazers followed by Central Missouri QB Zach Zebrowski who is leading all of D2 in passing yards AND TDs. I then recap all the top games from D2/D3 in week 5 of the season. It's a fun one!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:05 Episode Overview3:06 Tremaine Jackson
21:15 Players of the Week
27:05 D2 Game Recaps
37:18 Zach Zebrowski
53:48 D3 Game Recaps
UTPB Head Coach Kris McCullough joins us after the Falcons huge OT win over West Texas A&M, followed by Endicott Offensive Lineman Brendan Gill talking about the 'Gulls upset over #5 Hardin-Simmons, and finally D1R Athlete Jordan Davis breaks down Kutztown's upset of #13 Shepherd, the reigning regional champion. IT'S A FUN ONE!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:21 Episode Overview2:22 Kris McCullough - UTPB
17:14 D2 Game Recaps
24:30 Brendan Gill - Endicott
31:46 More D2 Game Recaps
41:53 D2 Players of the Week
42:49 Jordan Davis
49:46 D3 Game Recaps
1:06:02 D2 Players of the Week
West Florida QB Peewee Jarrett is back on D1R ahead of a big-time matchup vs West Georgia this weekend, and West Texas A&M JT Cavender speaks on the best defense in the Lone Star Conference. Kobe goes over our week 3 player of the week selections and then dives into game previews with Jimmy Martin.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:09 Episode Overview2:10 Peewee Jarrett
14:04 Players of the Week
18:19 D2 Game Previews
26:57 JT Cavender
38:30 D3 Game Previews
3 GUESTS! Wayne Cavadi breaks down his D2 Football Power Rankings following week 3, Trey Thomas talks about his electric performance in Shorter's win over Chowan, and Kevon Gregory recaps the longest game in D2 history with 8 OT's! We also recap more D2/D3 football games from around the country.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:06 Episode Overview3:07 Wayne Cavadi
25:31 D2 Game Recaps
35:19 Trey Thomas
44:02 More D2 Recaps
51:35 Kevon Gregory
57:10 D3 Game Recaps
Pittsburg State TE Devon Garrison joins the show to talk about the Gorillas heading into week 3, we take a look at our AI-Generated matchups and preview all the best games this weekend in D2/D3 Football along with covering a new Division 2 HBCU bowl game. It's a good one!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:35 Episode Overview3:36 Devon Garrison
15:34 D2 Game Previews
39:00 Findlay QB CRAZY Stat
40:26 New D2 HBCU Bowl
43:52 South Dakota Specialists
46:08 D3 Game Previews
GVSU WR Kellen Reed joins the show after the Lakers HUGE 2OT win over CSU Pueblo Saturday, and Trinity University QB Tucker Horn comes by later to recap the Tigers win over UMHB. Kobe breaks down all the best games in Division 2 and Division 3 too, so stick around!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:49 Episode Overview 2:50 Kellen Reed
12:34 D2 Game Recaps
30:52 Tucker Horn
42:45 D3 Game Recaps
Minnesota State RB Shen Butler Lawson Jr. joins the show after a CRAZY performance in week 1 for the Mavs (4TDs, 221yds, 9car), and Aaron Borgerding from UW River Falls comes on to talk the Falcons big win over Mary Hardin-Baylor this past weekend. Jimmy Martin is back to help Kobe preview all the top D2/D3 games you need to know about this weekend, and of course the LIONS WIN in Arrowhead so we leave on that note. BNL
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:26 Episode Overview 3:27 Shen Butler Lawson Jr.
13:27 D2 Game Previews
23:25 D3 Game Previews
30:18 Aaron Borgerding
38:50 A Football team getting their own BEER?
41:40 D2 Players on NFL Rosters
45:10 BRAND NEW LIONS
Former Colorado Mesa and current RMAC Columnist Antonio Clark joins the show to breakdown Mines vs GVSU in what was a WILD season opener, and also touches on CSU Pueblo and other RMAC competition. We recap week 1 in D2 football and then head to Northwest Missouri State QB Mike Hohensee who recaps the Bearcats comeback win vs Missouri Southern on Saturday and looks forward to Emporia State. Finally, we get into the world of D3 Football and give our condolences to the Michigan Football fanbase. lol
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:52 Episode Overview
2:53 Antonio Clark - GVSU vs Mines
12:50 CSU Pueblo
15:56 Other RMAC Talk 22:58 D2 Game Recaps
32:05 UTPB 96 POINT SHUTOUT
44:27 Mike Hohensee
54:04 D3 Game Recaps
1:08:22 Kobe Berghammer 7 TOUCHDOWNS
1:09:06 RIP Jim Harbaugh
Our newest sponsored athlete Trase Jeffries joins the show to talk about his squad from Pittsburg State and his bulldog Meatball. We dive into some D2 players making waves in NFL preseason, most noticeably Tyson Bagent seemingly securing the spot behind Justin Fields as QB2 on the Bears roster. Then we break down a newly released Harlon Hill watch list and recap all the games from week 0 of the CFB season!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:26 Episode Overview3:27 Trase Jeffries
23:10 Tyson Bagent - Bears QB2
28:26 Other D2 Players in the NFL
38:36 Harlon Hill Watch List
46:26 Week 0 NAIA Games
53:03 Week 0 FBS Games
1:01:24 Matt Stafford is an old head
New IUP QB Karst Hunter joins the show to talk about his process transferring to the Crimson Hawks and expectations for the squad in 2023. I break down Wayne Cavadi's D2 Preseason Power Rankings, review the NAIA Top 25 poll, go over some week 0 matchups, and more!
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-2:34 Episode Overview2:35 Karst Hunter
24:41 D2 Power Rankings
33:33 NAIA Top 25
35:05 Week 0 CFB Games
36:37 Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List
Denison RB Trey Fabrocini joins the show as one of the newest D1R Sponsored Athletes to talk about the upcoming year for the Big Red football team and recap his record-breaking season in 2022. We take a look at Tyson Bagent and Caleb Murphy, two former D2 players making waves in the NFL preseason, react to a wild Texas High School Football field that is HALF indoors, the D2 Football top 25, and break down some patriot signings from the XFL/USFL.
TIMESTAMPS:0:00-5:04 Episode Overview
5:05 Trey Fabrocini
23:11 Tyson Bagent - QB, Chicago Bears
28:32 Caleb Murphy - DE, Tennessee Titans
33:29 D2Football top 25
40:52 HALF an Indoor Field? TX High School
47:50 Patriots signing XFL/USFL Talent
DB and Return Specialist Trey Vaval from Minnesota State Mankato joins the show to talk about the Mavericks, who were picked 9th in the AFCA D2 preseason poll. There's a D3 QB on the Manning Award Watch List! Which is crazy awesome news. After that we review some new uniforms from Catawba and Umass Dartmouth, and take a look at some WILD new upgrades to Kansas's facilities.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:47 Episode Overview 2:48 Trey Vaval
22:33 Manning Award Watch List
29:30 Umass Dartmouth Uniforms
34:31 Catawba Uniforms
38:46 Kansas Football Stadium Upgrades
Former Gannon University Quarterback Kory Curtis joins the show to talk about searching for a professional opportunity after playing D2 ball. We break down some recent Division 2 alumni making plays in the NFL preseason, dive into the drama behind Michael Oher and the Blindside movie family, and react to new NFL Free Agent RB signings. TAP IN
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:54 Episode Overview
2:55 Kory Curtis
21:56 D2 Players in NFL Preseason
24:55 Other Preseason Reactions
30:08 Michael Oher suing Blindside Family
38:32 NFL RB Signings
James Baker from In The D3FB Huddle joins Kobe to discuss everything you need to know about the major powers in D3 Football heading into the fall season, along with some dark horse picks and Gagliardi trophy hopefuls. I also react to some fun freshman initiations from some D2 Schools, and take a look at the 2023 Coaches Poll in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:12 Episode Overview
2:13 JB from D3FB Huddle
9:38 D3 Preseason Rankings
17:02 Dark Horse Picks
19:15 Preseason All-Americans
26:35 Gagliardi Trophy Watch List
31:04 GMAC Preseason Rankings
33:56 Colorado Mines Bellyflop
37:17 Northwood Karaoke
Bethany College OC Josh Ranc joins the show to discuss being a college coordinator at only 24 years old, and his Bison out in the PAC (D3). We take a look at the NSIC preseason rankings, react to Northern Michigan's new Locker Room, and highlight some wild NFL Stories. Thanks so much for tuning in!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:59 Episode Overview
3:00 Josh Ranc
19:01 NSIC Preseason Rankings
22:50 OPOTY: Brandon Alt
25:15 DPOTY: Ian Marshall
26:36 Northern Michigan Locker Room
31:10 NFL Team Testing Urine
35:45 The 'Antonio Brown' Rule 39:00 Random Money Talk $
We review the top 10 mascot selections in Division 3, break down the conferences in D2 getting instant replay this fall, look at some NFL uniforms, and react to a walk-on player at Eastern Michigan getting a scholarship that HIS OWN TEAMMATE gave to him. Buckle up.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:26 Episode Overview 3:37 Top 10 D3 Mascots
18:37 D2 Getting Instant Replay
27:14 Eastern Michigan Walk-On Scholarship
34:18 NFL Alternate Uniforms
Former Upper Iowa and Current St. Louis Battlehawk defensive lineman Erik Hansen joins the show to talk about his journey to the pros out of D2. We review all the Division 2 players heading into training camp with NFL teams, then take a look at D3 and GLIAC preseason rankings, then talk about Alderson Broaddus closing their doors and what that means for their football team.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:52 Episode Overview 2:53 Erik Hansen
26:58 D2 Players in the NFL
39:28 D3 Preseason Rankings
45:02 GLIAC Preseason Rankings
57:03 Alderson Broaddus Shuts Down
1:04:42 Football Guy of the Week
All-American Defensive Back Tre Morrison from Wingate University joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs playoff run in 2022 and the upcoming season for him and his squad. We take a look at the best names in small college football, review some more D2 Preseason Rankings, and do an NAIA team feature on Northwestern College.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:50 Episode Overview 2:51 Tre Morrison 22:50 Gulf South Preseason Rankings 27:15 Lone Star Preseason Rankings 29:14 LSC Preseason Players of the Year 31:29 D2 All-Name Team 35:11 D3 All-Name Team 39:08 Northwestern College Team Feature 53:47 Dakota Wesleyan's new Helmets 56:05 Colorado Moving to Big 12
Duke Hill from Mount Union joins the show to talk about their run to the Stagg Bowl in 2022 and the expectations for the Purple Raiders in 2023. We take a look at the MIAA preseason rankings, do a team feature on CSU Pueblo, talk some NFL contracts and choose our Football Guy of the Week nominees. It's a fun one.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-2:23 Episode Overview 2:24 Duke Hill
21:04 MIAA Preseason Rankings
24:40 CSU Pueblo
40:05 Fall Camp Tips
45:18 NFL Contracts
56:32 Football Guy of the Week
With all this speculation about the black turf, it was time to get the head coach at SUNY Morrisville on the show to break it down for the world. Coach Raby was a fantastic guest and we're glad he joined us! We also feature UW Whitewater Football (D3), react to Virginia Union's new uniforms (D2), and take a look at some more alternate NFL jerseys. LETS GOOOOOO
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:28 Episode Overview 3:29 Ed Raby - BLACK TURF
9:37 Morrisville Mustangs
23:17 UW Whitewater Warhawks
43:00 Virginia Union New Uniforms
47:42 Colts Alternate Uniforms
49:35 Seahawks Alternate Uniforms
Finally! We give our list for the best mascots in Division 2, and we think you'll enjoy it. We also break down one of the best teams in the NSIC, Minnesota State Mavericks, react to new NFL Uniforms, and more!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-4:37 Episode Overview 4:38 Top 10 D2 Mascots
31:32 Minnesota State Mankato
49:36 Vikings Throwback Unis
51:55 Browns WHITE Uniforms
56:01 Tampa Bay Creamsicles
59:28 Football Guys of the Week
1:06:15 Jaguars New HQ
Kutztown RB and D1R Sponsored Athlete Jordan Davis joins the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Bears and what he calls the best backfield in the country. We talk all about the Argonauts from West Florida and also break down the Aggies from Delaware Valley, discuss an NAIA and a D3 team making the jump to D2, chat about some NFL, and finally react to a CFB QB using HIS OWN RIB to make a necklace. Yes you read that right.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-4:55 Episode Overview 4:56 Jordan Davis 22:47 D3 Preseason All-Americans
27:40 Roosevelt (NAIA) going to Division 2
35:45 Sul Ross State (D3) going to Division 2
41:33 University of West Florida1:04:31 Delaware Valley University
1:18:03 Phillip Rivers has his TENTH KID
1:22:34 Josh Jacobs Holding Out
1:26:18 Sam Hartman making a necklace with HIS OWN RIB
One of the newest D1R Athletes Ian Marshall from Northern State joins the show to talk about his journey to South Dakota and taking the next step after earning a ton of accolades in 2022. We break down D2 Pittsburg State and D3 Hardin Simmons ahead of the fall season, and react to Delta State's new locker-room and Morrisville's new black turf field.
Time for All-Americans! We review the first and second team All-Americans from The CFB Network on offense and defense, take a look at some sweet new black uniforms for D2 Wayne State College, cover some new rules regarding D1 recruiting, and react to a Louisville football Top Gun video remake! Tap in.
The time is here! Michael Wilson from the CFB Network joins the show to release the D2, D3, and NAIA preseason top 25 rankings. We also take a look at all the biggest conference realignment announcements and recap the layoffs over at ESPN.
One of our newest D1R Athletes Preston Smith from Davenport University joins the show to talk through his incredible journey to playing D2 Football and overcoming all kinds of adversity. We take a look at the newly announced project from Findlay University and break down why it sounds like the New York Jets will be on this year's edition of Hard Knocks.
Kentucky Wesleyan University Head Coach Tyrone Young joins the show from Owensboro to talk about his squad and his relationship with our new WR coach at NMU Deandre Riddick. We break some big news about upcoming preseason rankings, and react to the Detroit Lions revealing their new blue alternate helmets.
Albion College OL Coach and Run Game Coordinator Bobby Jonhson III joins the show to talk all about the D3 landscape and recruiting tips for young players. We take a look at the new $110 Million Dollar Facility being built by UW Eau Claire and recap the small-school athletes that were drafted into the XFL in this week's Rookie Draft. TUNE IN!
Northwood University OL Coach and Run Game Coordinator Drew Burton joins the show to talk about everything from recruiting to social media and the transfer portal. I discuss a funny (but awesome) new trend of recruits on official visits being treated to boat rides, and then take a look at the brand new stadium approved by the University of South Florida.
Former Ferris State standout LB Konnor Near is now playing for Oklahoma. That Oklahoma. We get him on the show to talk about his transfer process and the shifting dynamic of the Division 2 transfer portal. We also check in on Ferris State and North Central who visited the White House after their national championship seasons, and finally cover some NFL and XFL talk with all the usual fun. TAP IN! It’s a great one.
GVSU RB Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Jacob Studdard joins the show to talk about the struggles of being a graduate assistant, coaching at his alma mater, and navigating the transfer portal at the D2 level. I recap Ferris State's announcement that they've been invited to the White House, talk about why CFB players might boycott EA Sports over their new NCAA Football game, and take a look at some NFL players taking batting practice.
This is it! Episode 100 is here and we're ready for some big changes. We announce our D1R Athletes project to sponsor athletes, drop some new merchandise, and discuss some future plans for the show after being joined by the man himself Drew Carpenter. Thanks so much for being a part of this!
Former SpaceX engineer and now Uconn Defensive Analyst Chenzo Funari joins the show, we talk a TON about what the transfer portal is doing to college football, discuss a D3 team playing in Italy, and more!
Former All-American Colorado State-Pueblo DL Trey Botts joins the show after signing with the Baltimore Ravens. We shout out all the D2, NAIA, and D3 guys getting deals signed and invites to rookie minicamps. We also react to the Lion's draft and watch Duece Vaughn's dad help draft him to the Cowboys.
NFL Agent from Bullrush Sports and NIL Company owner David Gregory (former D2 football player) joins the show to discuss NIL and its impact on small-school athletes as well as his inaugural draft class for Bullrush Sports. We break down the trade sending A-Rod to the Jets, discuss NCAA rule changes, take a look at potential punishments for storming fields, and look at Texas’s new $70 million practice facility.
Recent West Florida commit Jake Dorn joins the show to discuss how athletes can physically and mentally respond to season-ending injuries like ACL tears. We take a look at renders for the Titan's proposed $2.1 billion stadium in Nashville, Kansas City’s setup for the NFL Draft, and watch Coach Prime meet Ralphie, the mascot for Colorado.
Ferris State alum and current member of the USFL's New Orlean's Breakers Sidney McCloud joins the show to talk about his championship run this past year and making the transition to playing professionally. We recap Odell Beckham Jr.'s deal with the Baltimore Ravens, take a look at the newly planned $800 million stadium by Northwestern, and laugh at a draft prospect calling out media members in Twitter DM's.
D3 Insider Jimmy Martin is back as we break down D3 Football's best conference rankings. We highlight 2 small school products ahead of the draft and dive into some interesting NFL stories with Tyreek Hill and Cam Newton.
Saginaw Valley State standout LB Trevor Nowaske joins the show to talk about his next steps towards playing pro ball somewhere after an awesome showing at his pro day. We react to the NCAA President's comments on NIL regulations, debate on which team we want Hard Knocks to feature, and a lot more. TIMESTAMPS:0:00-3:15 Episode Overview3:16-24:20 Trevor Nowaske24:21-30:17 Who's Signing Odell?30:18-36:09 Hard Knocks36:10-39:56 Boise State's Official Beer39:57-42:40 NCAA President on NIL42:41-45:57 XFL Sea Dragons sign Phillip Lindsay45:58-48:32 THANK YOU
Texas A&M Kingsville Defensive Coordinator Jamison Bisch joins the boys to talk everything from what a Javelina is to actual football in the Lone Star Conference. He's the man. We react to Lamar Jackson requesting a trade from the Baltimore Ravens, take a look at UCF's new "Football Campus" (It's SICK), and listen to Deion talk about players needing to earn their jersey numbers at Colorado. It's a fun one. Seriously.
Jimmy Martin is BACK with D1R as our D3 Insider to help us cover all division 3 football. We break down the ruling from the NCAA to suspend coach Annese from Ferris State after his players smoked cigars post-game at the national championship, watch a video of CJ Stroud being recruited to the Panthers, and look at an AWESOME stadium in Ireland where Florida State will play Georgia Tech in 2024.
West Florida quarterback Peewee Jarrett joins the show to talk about the Argonaut's trip to last year's National Semifinals, and the competition in the Gulf South Conference. We break down the Lion's free agent signings so far this off-season and react to upsets so far in the NCAA Tournament, and touch back on our former teammate Jake Witt as he prepares for the NFL Draft.
Benedictine College OL Chim Okorafor joins the boys to talk about being the only NAIA player selected in the inaugural USFL college draft, we react to all the biggest news in NFL Free Agency, and we take a look at St. Louis where the Battlehawks just broke the all-time attendance record for the XFL.
Former D2 Football player and current Ohio State GA Gerren DuHart joins the show to talk about his journey and transition from playing D2 to coaching on Power 5 staffs. We break down newly released data about the transfer portal, rank the new XFL uniforms, and recap the inaugural USFL college draft.
Wayne State University Cornerback and Team Captain Drake Reid joins the boys to talk about the Warrior's new head coach Tyrone Wheatley, who was an All-American RB at Michigan before playing 10 years in the NFL. Ferris State is going to Montana to play the Griz this fall, we recap some Twitter beef following the Chief's Super Bowl victory, and get excited to have football this spring from the resurrected XFL. BOOM!
Coach Couch joins the boys from Alma College, where they had a HELL of a run last year and won their first playoff game in program history. He talks with us about the Scots taking a trip to Scotland for a game in 2024. We Discuss the 3 D2 players who have been invited to the NFL Combine, react to allegations against Russel Wilson's "charitable" foundation, touch on Wayne State hiring Tyrone Wheatley, and even get news on Damar Hamlin.
Former Northern Michigan offensive lineman and U.P. native Jake Witt is in the studio to talk about his unconventional journey to the NFL Draft. We take a look at some of the best "NFL Script" memes on the internet, and react to the AFC/NFC Championship games from this past weekend along with the biggest storylines heading into the Super Bowl.
Grand Valley State defensive lineman Jack Gilchrist comes on to talk about GVSU's new head coach Scott Wooster, then we talk to Arthur Cox from UW Stout about his big-time year and how tough the WIAC conference is. We take a look at D3's biggest rivalry between Ithaca and Cortland, and then finish with a recap of the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.
Two-time national champion and All-American DL Jordan Jones from Ferris State joins the boys to talk about some flaws in the D2 Playoff system, we make picks for the NFL Divisional round, recap Ben Johnson's decision to stay in Detroit, take a look at a new facility for the Spartans, and react to a goofy coach at Colorado.
Alma College DC Ryan Ettinger comes on for some AWESOME conversation about his Scots, who won their first playoff game in program history this year. We take a look at some new rules applying to D2 football across the country, react to Wild Card Weekend, and talk about former GVSU head coach Matt Mitchell taking a job at Wisconsin.
New Mexico State Quarterback Bryce Bearss and newly hired Lawrence Tech specialist coach Taylor McCarty join the show. We break down new rules from the NCAA concerning the transfer portal, highlight some new NIL deals, and recap the Divison 2 National Championship game along with the usual bullshit.
Michigan Tech WR Darius Willis joins us to talk about his fantastic season and the Huskies' new Head Coach Dan Mettlach. We enthusiastically recap the Lion's SNF win over the Packers and recap all the big-time stories from the game. Georgia beats the SNOT out of TCU, the NFL playoff picture is set, and the city of Chicago is desperately trying to keep the Bears downtown.
North Central College OL Jarod Thornton takes us through the Cardinal's playoff run and Stagg Bowl win over Mount Union. We preview the CFB National Championship and take a look at some new ways the NFL could be changing the playoff format.
Freshman DB Dante Harrison joins us to talk about his Shepherd Rams and their run to the D2 semifinals for the second year in a row behind Harlon Hill winner Tyson Bagent. We break down the upcoming D2 championship game between Ferris State and Colorado School of Mines, talk about the Lions upset win over the Vikings, and take a look at the newly released AFCA All-America team for Division 2.
Ferris State OLB Nick Thomas recaps the Bulldog's HUGE win over #1 GVSU and previews matchup with West Florida. We take a look at the Heisman finalists, speculate on Lamar Jackson coming to Detroit, check in on "Mr. Irrelevant", and build the PERFECT NFL wide receiver.
This one was a fun one. We break down the hire of Dan Mettlach as Michigan Tech's new Head Coach and overview the open positions at NMU and Northwood, but then we go all over the place. Drew Brees gets struck by lightning, Mike White is the future face of the NFL, Josh Allen is on the BIG hat wave, and there's a room full of cheez-its. Yup.
GVSU LB Abe Swanson joins the boys ahead of the Laker's rematch with GLIAC foe Ferris State this Saturday in the D2 Playoffs. We break down the CFP and take a look at the NFL playoff picture along with the usual funny reactions.
Saginaw Valley State WR Casey Williams joins the boys to see how camp went down in Saginaw and their upcoming Thursday night game. We watch Aaron Donald swing TWO helmets at someone in a joint practice, make our picks for who's winning each division, and react to Terrel Owens running a 4.4 40yd dash at 48yrs young and to some crazy renovations happening at Texas Tech.
The boys are back after two weeks of camp and we've got a lot to discuss. We break down our own camp and squad heading into the season, discover some of the best names in CFB for NIL deals, recap Hard Knocks with the Detroit Lions, and go over some big news from around the NFL.
First up is an AMBIDEXTROUS QB by the name of Mikey Gow who is making some waves on the recruiting scene, followed by Associate Commissioner of the GLIAC Cam Trudell who talks about the addition of Roosevelt University to the conference. We touch on the Dolphins tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, Diontae Johnson's new deal, and Aaron Rogers tea with DMT. YUP. It's a good one.
NMU Strenght Coach and owner of Advantedge Sports Training Dustin Brancheau is in the studio with the boys to talk all things strength and conditioning, and about helping the underDAWGS. We discuss the ruling of Deshaun Watson's suspension that was released and also about the new contract signed by the 49er's "Receiver Back" Deebo Samuel that is keeping him in San Fran for 3 more years.
Coach Garland joins the boys to talk about transitioning from coaching JUCO to high school HC in Michigan, Kobe recaps his experience covering training camp in Green Bay, DK Metcalf gets a deal done with the Seahawks, and Trey Lance is QB1 for the 49ers. With all the usual funny clips and dumb takes.
There's a lot in this one. Former GVSU DL Jake Hlava joins the boys to talk about getting a shot in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts, we recap GLIAC media day and go over the preseason rankings, react to 8 new NFL alternate helmets, take a look at a weird clause in Kyler Murray's contract, talk about Lamar, and so. much. more.
Kirby Smart is the richest coach in CFB, Kyler Murray also secured the bag, Madden dropped some new ratings, and we've got another mascot challenger for AJ Dillon. Also, the ESPYs happened.
Saginaw Valley DB Jacoby Sanders calls in to talk about the team down in Saginaw and his brother transferring in from Kentucky, Packers RB AJ Dillon may be wanted for murder after obliterating a baseball mascot in an Oklahoma drill, Davante Adams is back in the Madden 99 Club, and we get another GREAT speech from Saints QB Jameis Winston. LFGGGG
Mequon Hudson is back in the studio with the boys as we talk about Baker receiving the news of his trade to Carolina, take a look at new alternate helmets for the Texans and Bengals, and give you some wild stats and hot takes that are good laughs. LFG
Zach Wilson is goated after potentially sleeping with his mom's friend, Heinz Field is now Acrisure Stadium, Dane Moore is gonna be a duck, and we've got some more random news and funny clips for you on today's pod. TUNE IN!
Northwood DB and Baker Mayfield superfan Drew Carpenter joins the boys to talk all about the deal made between the Browns and Panthers that's sending the former starting QB to Carolina. USC and UCLA are officially leaving the PAC-12 for the Big 10, and college football as we know it is unraveling. Also, Aaron Rogers got a dumbass tattoo.
NMU Offensive Coordinator Dylan Chmura joins the boys in the studio, NFL RBs are taking up boxing, scary terry's got a new deal, and we react to some funny ass videos. What's not to love?
This one is fun. Minkah Fitzpatrick got a HUGE new deal with the Steelers, Golden Tate is playing baseball, Tyreek Hill is an idiot, Devon Allen is a FAST man, and we choose our favorite version of Russel Wilson saying BRONCOS COUNTRY... Let's Ride.
Central Michigan WR Dallas Dixon is in the studio with the boys talking about his journey from NMU down to Mt. Pleasant. We talk about what events we want to see in the pro bowl, how Saginaw Valley is loading up on some big-name transfers, and react to a video of Derrick Henry looking as healthy as EVER.
Saginaw Valley State WR Coach Antoine Mason AKA Wideout Tech joins the boys to talk about his brand and some of his NFL alumni playing at the next level. We break down some videos from Tom Brady's social accounts that might be a little too good to be true, discuss Colin Kaepernick getting a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, watch Mike Vrabel DESTROY a punching bag, and take a look at the highlights of a 7th grade QB with an offer from USC. What is life?
NMU RB DeAndre Caldwell joins the boys in studio to talk about his time at Northern and about a gruesome knee injury suffered in game 1 of last season. Our former teammate Payton Muljo signed a contract with the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL, Michael Vick hinted at coming out of retirement to play in the "Fan Controlled Football League", and we talk about the Arizona Cardinals being selected for the in-season edition of this year's Hard Knocks. LFG
Anna Maria Run-Game and Recruiting Coordinator Richard Conrad joins the boys to flex some trophies and talk about turning around a program. We take a look at potentially the first-ever ambidextrous quarterback, go on a wild ride through a shark-infested slide talking about the Cleveland Browns going to Nassau, and recap some major beef between Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher. It's a WILD RIDE.
Grand Valley State defensive lineman Jack Gilchrist calls in with the boys to talk about what the team is up to down in Allendale, and what his draft night outfit would be like. We recap day 1 of the NFL draft by grading the 1st round picks and their outfits when they walked across the stage, and talk about why the Giants declined to pick up Daniel Jones's 5th year of his contract. The shades are on and D1R is BOOMIN'.
Former NMU standout left tackle Payton Muljo joins the boys in studio to talk about his pro day and getting a chance at the next level. We break down Deebo Samuel wanting out of San Francisco, a new virtual reality game where you can be an NFL QB, preview the draft, and recap week one of the USFL with a running back being cut after ordering pizza instead of a salad. Oh boy.
Illinois QB Jake Huber joins the boys over zoom in the new studio to talk about his journey and earning a spot on the Illini roster after being an equipment manager. We discuss the tragic death of Pittsburgh QB Dwayne Haskins and the media controversy surrounding it, break down rumors regarding Tom Brady leaving Tampa Bay for the Dolphins after retirement, and take a look at the crazy new ways the USFL will be broadcasting football this spring. LFG
Former D1R hosts Drew Carpenter and Hunter Chambers join the show from Northwood and Michigan Tech respectively to talk about their team's spring ball schedules and off-season goals as well as the future of the podcast. Frank Gore announces aspirations to get into professional boxing, Stefon Diggs gets a big extension in Buffalo, and the transfer portal in college hoops is going WILD.
The Lions have been selected to be featured on Hard Knocks and Detroit is hosting the 2024 NFL Draft so the Motor City is BACK. Ferris State QB Jared Bernhardt gets his shot at Maryland's Pro Day as he tries to make it to the league, Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians is stepping down, and Buffalo has plans for a sweeeeet new OUTDOOR stadium. It's D1R.
NFL Free Agency is shaping up to have one of the crazier years of our lifetime with huge deals happening every day and big-time free agents still on the market. The USFL has started in their host city of Birmingham, AL, and is getting ready to go, and March Madness continues with some big upsets.
Cam Trudel from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference talks with the fellas about the future of the conference, the league joining the BIG 10 officiating consortium, and the potential for bowl games down the road! After that, we break down the biggest free-agent signings and trades across the NFL and what teams have made the biggest waves already this offseason.
Saginaw Valley State O-Line Coach and Run-Game Coordinator Drew Burton joins the boys to talk about SVSU's spring practice, their new signing class in 2022, and their schedule for the upcoming year. After that we go into a bunch of headlines from SB 56 about Matt Stafford, Eli Apple, Van Jefferson, and of course the MVP Cooper Kupp.
The boys are back with 2 guests from Northwood University. First up is Defensive Coordinator Gavin McMacken (2:18), followed by LB Mbaimba Tunkara (47:09). We look at some of the newly released schedules from GLIAC football teams, recap an insane divisional round in the NFL, preview the conference championships, and take a look at some big news in the coaching world.
The boys recap the wildcard weekend looking forward to the divisional round as they make their picks for the next slate of games. There are a ton of big-time QB's changing scenery in FBS football, and ACC commish says that a playoff expansion should be a no-go.
Hunter Chambers is back on the pod as we recap the CFB semifinal games looking forward to the national championship in Lucas Oil stadium, and we break down the current NFL Playoff picture with our picks for favorites out of both conferences heading into week 18.
3-star offensive lineman Jackson Pruitt joins us to talk about his recent signing day to Temple and his recruiting process, we talk about Urban Meyer getting the boot, Jackson State flipping the No. 1 Recruit in the country, and Kenneth Walker opting out of the Peach Bowl for the NFL Draft.
The Ferris State Bulldogs from the GLIAC are back in the D2 national championship against Valdosta State, who they played in the natty back in 2018. We talk about the crazy Heisman voting and awards ceremony, and how Urban Meyer is practicing self-sabotage in his first year in the NFL.
GLIAC freshman of the year and first-team MLB Will Borchert joins us to recap his first year of college football, followed by another first-team player in RB Myren Harris from Wayne State. We get into D2 Playoffs, CFB coaching changes and rivalry weekend, and the NFL standings. It's good to be back!
The United States Football League has announced a return coming in April 2022, and the boys are pumped. We talk about our terrible Detroit Lions and their lack of a QB, and go through the CFB rankings along with the current Heisman race.
NFL IS BACK! The boys talk about the new-look Lions, Stafford on the Rams, Aaron Roger's worst game ever, and so much more. Tune in for week 2 GLIAC recaps as well as CFB continues to plug along.
The boys are BACK! We take a look at GLIAC standings, the start of the NFL season with Bucs vs Cowboys, and get into all the new CFB news surrounding this week's games and additions to the Big 12 conference.
Blaze and Kobe talk about Davantae Adams's future in Green Bay, NCAA passing NIL laws for college athletes to get paid, college world series, and of course some NBA playoff talk. Cheers.
The fellas talk about the first active gay NFL player, Sean McVay absolutely riding Stafford, and the NBA Playoffs #SunsIn4.
Ellsworth CC DE Ari Curtis joins Kobe and Blaze to talk about his first year of JUCO football and all about our favorite team, the Detorit Lions.
Saginaw Valley State LB Josh Fusco joins the boys as we talk about where star WR Julio Jones will end up before next season and break down potentially the best division in the NFL, the NFC West. It's a good one.
Owner of Million Dollar training and defensive coach at ASA Miami Dimitri Lee Jr. joins us on today's episode as we talk about Dan Campbell wanting a Lion in Detroit, the NFC North, and the FCS National Championship game.
Northwood Linebacker Daniel Wynn joins the boys as we talk about Tim Tebow coming back to the NFL, the just-released week 1 matchups for the 2021 season, and college athletes benefiting from new legislation regarding NIL's. It's a fun one, per usual.
Michigan Tech RB coach Phil Milbrath and ASA Miami WR coach Jourdyn Thompson join us as we discuss the NFL Draft, Northwood leaving the GLIAC, and Aaron Rogers wanting out of Green Bay amongst other football news.
NMU QB Jimmy Martin and Northwood WR Bryant Kief join us as we break down Lion's off-season moves, choose our front-runner for the NFC East coming out of free agency, and look into the first-ever HBCU Legacy Bowl that will take place next February.
Davenport University Defensive Line coach Lucas Melo joins us in the middle of a CRAZY NFL week full of new contracts and players in new locations, and we get to talk about some new rules potentially coming to CFB.
NMU Cornerbacks coach Buddy Mitchell joins us on the pod, Dak Prescott finally gets paid, franchise tags get handed out around the NFL, and we check in on 2 awesome College Coaches at the Divison 1 level.
Ellsworth Community College defensive line coach DeJuan Garland makes his second appearance on the pod and we get to hear from Matt Strzalkowski, a defensive coach at Concordia Ann Arbor. JJ Watt is an Arizona Cardinal, Russel Wilson might be out of Seattle, and NDSU's 39-game winning streak has come to an end. What a week.
No guest on this week's pod, but Zach and I (Kobe) get into Carson Wentz to the Colts, CFB in Ireland, and some FCS talk. Appreciate you guys!
Northern Michigan RB Tyshon King joins us in the dorm to talk about playing through an injury, JJ Watt leaving the Texans, Calvin Johnson to the Hall of Fame, and some other great stuff.
Albion College Head Coach Dustin Buerer and Avila University Wide Receiver Devin Senerius join us on today's episode where we recap the super bowl, take a look at a mock draft, and talk about a possibility for college athletes to strike some major brand deals.
Northwood Specialist Parker Blust and Northern Michigan Running Back Tyquan Cox join us to preview the Superbowl, talk about the Lions big-time moves and trading Stafford, and the resurrection of the NCAA football video game series.
Wayne State DB Coach Gerren DuHart and Siena Heights University Linebacker Nick Stalworth join us to talk about everything from the NFL conference championship games to NCAA recruiting scandals, as well as their journies to their respective universities.
Morehead State Defensive Coordinator Andrew Strobel talks about his coaching journey and ending up in the Pioneer Football League, as well as his playing days at Northern. MSU Junior Ian Gilmour touches on the journalistic side of college sports and the media involvement in the MSU football program, and the boys react to the NFL divisional round, the Lion's new hires, and some CFB news ahead of the draft.
Former NFL Fullback from the Minnesota Vikings/New Orleans Saints Zach Line and previous radio personality on 97.1 Mike Sullivan join the boys to talk about the Lions HC/GM search, the NFL divisional round, and some CFB topics on final rankings and potential playoff expansion.
University of Ohio QB CJ Harris and Central Michigan/Northern Iowa DB Demarcus Governor join us as we recap the NFL's super wildcard weekend and the CFB National Championship.
Saginaw Valley State run-coordinator and OL/TE coach Drew Burton joins us to talk about his coaching journey that led him to SVSU, and Northern Michigan QB Ryan Johnson talks about recovering from a gruesome injury his second year with the Wildcats. The boys talk about wild card weekend, CFB National Championship, the Heisman Trophy, and more.
Minnesota transfer and current Northern Iowa DB Benny Sapp III joins us to talk about the legacy of playing where his father did before going pro, Siena Heights WR Mitch Howell discusses his time at the NAIA level, and the boys break down the NFL Playoff Picture as well as the CFB Semifinal games.
Western Michigan Coach KC Zenner and Lawrence Tech University Quarterback Brady Apple join us on today's episode where we talk NFL and CFB playoffs, some Bowl Games, and we finish the episode with a fresh round of game picks.
In this episode, we are joined by Michigan State offensive lineman Dan VanOpstall and Ohio Northern quarterback Blaze Lauer. We talk about the New Year’s Six bowl games, NFL playoff implications, and a bunch more great stuff (per usual).
UNI QB Will McElvain talks about walking on to play quarterback and getting the starting job at Northern Iowa while overcoming some adversity, after that, we have NMU QB coach JT Jurasin to talk about fostering competition between his guys and coaching all offensive skill groups. CFB Playoff picture is here and we dive into who we think got snubbed in this year's rankings!
Former NFL and MSU kicker Dave Rayner joins us to talk about his career in the league and playing in different cities, and Caleb Smith from Ferris State touches on his journey through the transfer portal and to the Bulldogs. We talk about the upcoming CFB conference championships, national signing day, and more.
Baltimore beats Cleveland! But before we talk Browns vs. Ravens, Davenport defensive tackle Tierre Turner joins us to talk about his process of going through the NCAA Transfer Portal, followed by John Blackstock who shares his experiences coaching during COVID at the high school level and helping his guys go play college ball.
Indiana State defensive back CJ Rutherford joins us to talk about the scheduling conflicts in the Missouri Valley Conference, training as a DB in the off-season, and some CFB. We dive into another injury for Panthers RB Christain McCaffery and decide whether or not the NFC East is back! Finally, we reveal our brand new D1R Helmet. Great episode with some great conversation.
On this episode of D1 Rejects we are joined by Isaiah Morrison, a defensive back from Western Illinois University now playing at Northern Michigan. We talk with Isaiah about what it means to be a small school product and what he’s doing to stay ready for practice in the spring. After that, we dive into all kinds of NFL talk around the upset of the week with the Washington Football Team beating the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with the usual CFB Playoff conversation and the “Mullets vs Mormons” game between Coastal Carolina and BYU.
This episode of D1 Rejects is full of talk from all levels of football. Star offensive lineman Jackson Pruitt out of Cass Tech High School joins us to talk about his recruiting and offers from Power-5 schools, followed by Wayne State linebacker Nick Potenza who helped turn his high school program around at Stoney Creek. We dive into Sarah Fuller and the kick that changed CFB history, Dominant NFL performances, and finally the firing of Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn.
Coach Garland and Ari Curtis from Ellsworth Community College Join us to talk about life at a JUCO and the hustle to make it to big-time universities and the opportunities for guys that feel under-recruited out of high school. The Lions dominate the conversation today and really need to move on from Matt Patricia, and we finish off the episode with some conversation on the NFC West and the Big 10 as the football season continues to march on amidst a pandemic.
Michigan Tech QB Alex Fries joins us to talk about the shutdown in Michigan and how it will affect football, the ownership of the Detroit Lions, and much more. After that, we dive into Jim Harbaugh and his tenure at Michigan and Washington Football Team's Alex Smith and his miracle recovery story.
Northwood Secondary Coach Antwon Robinson joins us for this episode of Division 1 Rejects to talk about his relationship with his players, recruiting at the division two level, and a bunch more great content.
In this episode of division 1 rejects, Isaac Kinne joins us from Findlay University in Ohio to talk about his recruitment out of high school and the progression of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The highlight of the show is talk on the Spartans upsetting in-state rival Michigan on Halloween, but stick around for some great NFL talk in the second half of the show!
Jake Kelbert joins us from Northwood University to talk about how smaller NFL QB’s are breaking the mold, we react to the first weekend of Big Ten football, and dive into how the Detroit Lions are taking steps to become a playoff football team.
In this episode, we have a new addition to the crew, and talk about everything great, and not so great, in the world of football. Nick Saban comes back from a "positive" covid test, NMU football gets shut down, and it might just be the Detroit Lions time to shine. Give it a listen!
Wayne State Running Back Myren Harris join us on this episode to talk about his recruiting process to WSU, playing with his twin brother, and everything college football. There's a new potential top dog in the NFL coming out of the NFC North, and the Cleveland Browns might be the real deal if they can withhold from beating opponents with their own helmet. Finally, a big name in CFB comes down with COVID ahead of arguably the biggest game of the year. Hell of an episode!
In this episode of Division 1 Rejects, we are joined by Grand Valley State defensive lineman Jack Gilchrist who speaks on the high level of expectations from the staff down in Grand Rapids and how difficult it is to mesh well with new teammates in the current COVID climate. Also, we cover upsets from last weekend’s college football games, patriots cornerback and reigning NFL DPOY Stephon Gilmore testing positive for COVID, and the billion-dollar headquarters for the Carolina Panthers coming to Rock Hill South Carolina, so stay tuned!
In this episode of Division 1 Rejects, Hunter Chambers joins us from Michigan Tech, where the university is currently on a two-week lockdown due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Houghton County. We talk GLIAC coming back in the spring, CFB rankings, and Virus-Killing Drones in NFL Stadiums so it will be a great listen.
In our inaugural episode, we get to talk with Drew Carpenter, a safety from Northwood University, about how COVID-19 has affected the Timberwolves and what college football looks like at the D2 level post-pandemic. NFL Week 3 is underway and the boys react to some huge upsets in college football from this weekend's past set of games.