Episodes
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D1R 246 ft. Nathen Choute, Landon Dillon & James Odom
LOTS of representation from new teams we haven't talked about on the program tonight! Guests from Pace, St. Olaf and Southwestern all join the pod to go along with your usual colorful cast. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 4:18 Nathen Choute - Pace University 10:37 WILD…
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D1R 245 - Nate Uselding, D2 NPI Rankings, D3 Mid-Year Transfers, MASSIVE NAIA battles
We've got the QB from UW-Platteville on the pod after a MASSIVE win over the defending national champions, and a TON of great small school football conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Preview 0:28 Nathan Uselding 9:12 D2 NPI Rankings 23:54 Black Hills Brawl Recap 28:30...
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D1R 244 - GLIAC Supremacy, D3's At-Large Crisis, NAIA's Best Resumes
A shorter listen but a good one! We're talking about the GLIAC and the depth we've seen from one of the historically great D2 football conferences ahead of a massive Anchor-Bone showdown. In D3, there are a LOT of conference title races that got interesting over the weekend, and the NAIA dropped...
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D1R 243 - Gunnar Hensley, Surprising D2 News, Clutch Moments, NAIA Playoff "Committee"?
This was a fun one! Thanks for tuning in. Gunnar Hensley is SLINGING it right now for the Vikings from Augustana, could he lead them to an NSIC title still in 2026? The Harlon Hill hopeful believes so. We've got all kinds of great D2, D3 & NAIA coverage this episode so buckle up! Video...
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D1R 242 - Jett Huff, Braylon Addy & Rylie Byington - Week 4 Recap
Players from D2 Central Oklahoma, D3 Christopher Newport, and NAIA College of Idaho all in one episode! This is small school football. Thanks for tuning in and let us know where you'd like us to take Small School Saturday next! Video chapters / segments below: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:56 Jett Huff…
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D1R 241 - Josh Ferguson, Heidelberg's BIG Day, Full Week 3 Recap & Reactions
LONG episode but it is FULL of fun times and great football talk. Use the timestamps below to help find what you're looking for... OR stick around and watch the full thing! We've got interviews with Joshua Ferguson from NAIA McPherson & with 2 players from D3 Heidelberg: Drew Miller & Tyler...
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D1R 240 - Isaiah Hasten & Randolph-Macon Duo, Historic D2 Starts, 2026 WIAC Race, NAIA RB 2nd Chance
So much football to cover! We try our best with all the biggest news from D2, D3 and NAIA as we are fully in the mix of the regular season with conference play looming! Shoutout to Mitchell Johnson & Matthew MacNichol for joining the program from RMC... had audio issues with second half interview...
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D1R 239 - Week 1 Reactions, WILD week of Small School Football
It's good to be back in the studio and talk some ball after an INSANE week 1. What stories do you think we need to cover in D2, D3 & NAIA football? Where do you think our next Small School Saturday site will be? Thanks for tuning in. Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 3:03 Emporia State…
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D1R 238 - Blake Carr & Noah Strickfaden, Week 0 Previews and Jack Strand Domination
FOOTBALL IS HERE! We've got Week 0 previews and two awesome guests to get you ready for Thursday kickoff and an incredible weekend back into CFB.Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:46 Blake Carr - Pittsburg State10:58 Jack Strand NFL Preseason - Atlanta Falcons16:09 D2 Week 0 Previews27:18 Noah...
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D1R 237 - Reece Deitrick & Dakota Ridgeway, D3 Top 25, Gagliardi Watchlist
Back with more guests, more topics, more rankings, more FUN! Thanks for tuning in and be sure to download the Small School HQ app! Video Sections: 0:00 Episode Overview 4:40 Reece Deitrick - Southwestern Oklahoma State 14:26 Gagliardi Trophy Watchlist 35:32 Dakota Ridgeway - Azusa Pacific 51:34…
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D1R 236 - Cam Ross & Arjun Lothe, WILD NAIA Matchups
From conquering bone cancer to Pike's Peak... this episode has IT ALL!!! So great to be back and joined by two phenomenal guests from places like Texas Lutheran and Indiana Wesleyan. Keep chatting small school football! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview3:03 Cam Ross - East Texas A&M 15:44…
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D1R 235 - Calder Hodge & Mikey Maloney, Saint Francis 2026 preview, D2 NIL, New NAIA Team
This episode is a GREAT ONE! An inspirational story from double-amputee quarterback Calder Hodge followed by another QB from Mount Union in Mikey Maloney who has an AWESOME mindset to leading the Purple Raiders this fall. Tim and Kobe recap a big recent transfer out of D2, pull back the curtain…
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D1R 234 - Mike Sirianni, 5-Year Eligibility, New Playoff Hack, Big Time Transfers
Washington & Jefferson Head Coach Mike Sirianni is the MAN. So excited to share this conversation with you all as we talk about the President's trip overseas and outlook on the 2026 season through his eyes with some hilarious stories mixed in. In D2 Football we discuss a BIG potential change…
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D1R 233 - Preseason Top 10 Reactions, JUCO team turned D2, NESCAC Playoffs
Back at it! We've got preseason top 10 rankings for both D2 and D3 football along with some fun storylines. The NESCAC will compete in the playoffs for the first time ever so the guys take their picks for who will win the league, and we've got another former JUCO team in Monroe University making...
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D1R 232 - Diego Ryland & Chris Stutzriem, Crazy Top 25 Rankings, NAIA vs D1
Offseason D1R is in full swing with some great interviews and some more funny segments. We've got reps from D2 Virginia Union and NAIA startup BIsmarck State on the pod today, while the boys toil with some fun offseason news at the D3 and NAIA football levels. TUNE IN! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode...
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D1R 231- Bay Harvey, Small School Players sign Pro deals, Jimmy gets hacked
A LOT going on in this episode, but no better way to start it off than with the Switzerland QB Bay Harvey coming off a rookie minicamp with the Washington Commanders following an outstanding career at D3 Johns Hopkins. Hell of a player and dude.We've got lots of former D2 talent signing pro deals...
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D1R 230 - Transfer Portal Window, Football Overseas, New Football Technology
The boys are in good spirits for D1R 230. Lots of shenanigans this episode but tons of good info as well about all the latest in Small School Football! Let us know who you'd like for us to get on the show! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:59 D2 Transfer Portal Window 18:46 Roosevelt's Week…
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D1R 229 - Richard Conrad & Isaiah Gray, NFL Draft Recap & Free Agency
The NFL Draft has come and gone... and no small school players were selected. But there are still some GREAT athletes getting pro looks and we are here to celebrate that! Anna Maria OL Coach / Run-Game Coordinator Richard Conrad makes his return to D1R after 4 years... and I wish it was under...
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D1R 228 - Emory Hunt, Curtis Allen, TreShawn Watson - Trip to Bahamas and Small School to Pros
First episode in the new setup! This one is a fun one as we dive into some 2026 NFL Draft prep alongside CBS analyst Emory Hunt, check-in with Harlon Hill winner Curtis Allen from Virginia Union, and dive into NIL with Minnesota State WR TreShawn Watson alongside pro day prep. We've got two D2...
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D1R 227 - Trevor Nowaske & Jack Strand... Goodbye to the Studio
Another step for the program. As Kobe takes the next step in his career we leave behind the studio in Marquette with this final episode... and it's a GOOD ONE! Trevor Nowaske is back after another pivotal year in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, and we talk with Moorhead QB Jack Strand who has...
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D1R 226 - Micah Cretsinger, BIG Coaching Moves, World's Tallest WR, New Purple Field
Micah was a DAWG at Saginaw Valley, and we're excited to check back in with him ahead of this new chapter in Winnipeg. We've got big coaching moves at D2 Tiffin and D3 UW-River Falls, a 6'10" wide receiver, new purple turf, and a whole lot more this episode. Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview...
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D1R 225 - Ian Marshall & Kaleb Brown, WILD Schedule Release, Stadium Unveiled
We're BACK! With two fantastic stories as Ian Marshall details his transition from playing at D2 Northern State to joining the pit crew of a NASCAR team, and Kaleb Brown walks us through the transfer process from D3 Mount Union to FCS Tarleton State. We've also got some head coach…
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D1R 224 - Joe Cooper & Tyren Montgomery, Small School to Super Bowl, BIG New Hires
We're SO back. This episode features the ONLY small school representation at the two largest pre-draft showcase events; the East-West Shrine Bowl attended by Slippery Rock OL Joe Cooper, and the Panini Senior bowl attended by John Carroll WR Tyren Montgomery. We also break down some big new hires...
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D1R 223 - Small School Draft Prospects, D3 to D1 Transfer, Coaching Carousel
Lighter episode this week but still a great one. We've got tow small school products showing out at NFL showcase, the Shrine and Senior Bowls, a D3 QB making the jump to the BIG 10, new coaches at some prominent D3 schools and more. TUNE IN! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:13 Todd Cooley...
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D1R 222 ft. Nick Davis - Exciting New Matchups, Cliff Harris Awards, Changes to the Game
The offseason is HERE. But D1R does not sleep! We're joined by the Head Coach of Ottawa (KS) Nick Davis who led the Braves to a 6-5 record in 2025. We talk high school recruiting, culture and NAIA changing the game. Our Division 2 conversation revolves around the Harlon Hill winner Curtis Allen...
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D1R 221- CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON ft. Chase Carter, Thomas Skokna & Shea Spencer
Time for some NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Football. Unless you're a D3 Football fan... be patient! But the fellas have all the biggest highlights and stories from this week of football joined by fantastic guests from all levels. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:31 Chase…
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D1R 220 - SEMIFINALS ft. Judd Novak, Nick Semptimphelter & Rylie Byington
3 guests today that dominated this weekend for their respective teams with Kutztown, John Carroll and College of Idaho all advancing to the next rounds. We've got recaps from EVERY playoff game at the small school level as well as a look at some recent drama when it concerns the playoffs for…
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D1R 219 - Survive & Advance ft. Keagan La Belle
One of the best running backs in NAIA Football joins then show today as Keagan La Belle makes an appearance, the Senior has led the Marian Knights to a quarterfinal playoff run with no plans of slowing down. The fellas break down all the top playoff football action with highlights and top moments...
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D1R 218 - PLAYOFF FOOTBALL! ft. Cobe Williams, Mychal Stillwell & Braeden Orlandi
3 hours of small school football. Where would you rather be?We're recapping EVERY small school football game across Division 2, Division 3 & NAIA Football as we move forward into the playoffs with great guests from every level. Tell us if your team is still dancing!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode...
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D1R 217 - Roman Fuller & Nate Grull, Playoff Bids Clinched, New Facilities, New NAIA #1
CSU Pueblo quarterback Roman Fuller joins the show coming off a MASSIVE road win over No.6 Western Colorado as he and the Thunderwolves take the top seat in the RMAC. Nate Grull and the Monmouth Fighting Scots dominated U Chicago to stay atop the conference and keep momentum rolling heading into...
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D1R 216 - Rich Lucero Jr. & Kareem Roberts, PSAC Chaos, D3 Breakfast Bowl, NAIA Streaks Broken
College Football spoiled us this week. We've got 2 great guests joining the usual color cast on this week's episode from D2 Augustana University and NAIA Florida Memorial respectively. We've got some unreal upsets in D2 Football with Gannon & Seton Hill along with a top-10 win for UTPB, in D3...
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D1R 215 - Week 4 Madness, NFL Comps, Unique Rivalries, Historic Wins
Another week of great football! The fellas react to all the biggest games and upsets of week 4 and have some fun other topics thrown in the mix. Tim & Drew give their NFL Comps for top D2 teams while Jimmy and Seth help showcase some of the most unique rivalries (and creepy trophies) of D3...
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D1R 214 - Aidan Thompson & Levi Torgerson, D2 Power 10, D3 Upsets, New NAIA Playoff Contenders?
A LONG but GREAT episode of D1R this week with so many storylines. We're joined first by the QB at Chadron State Aidan Thompson who balled out vs Colorado Mines, and later by Montana Tech WR Levi Torgerson who caught 4 TD in the Orediggers win over Top-25 Southern Oregon.In Division 2, Kobe & Tim...
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D1R 213 - D2 Football Top 25 Matchups, D3 Teams on the rise... the next Travis Hunter?
Lots of great content in this episode! Join us for all the top storylines in D2 and D3 Football after week 2 across the country!
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D1R 212 - Week 0 Reactions, Alex Bueno & Trent Grotjan
We've got a GREAT show lined up following an action-packed Week 0 slate for D2 & NAIA Football. Michigan Tech QB Alex Bueno joins the show in the first hafl followed by Webber International QB Trent Grotjan. We also have the announcement of our first gameday show on-campus at D3 UW-River Falls....
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D1R 211 - Phil Kleckler, D2 Preseason Top 25, D3 All-American Draft
We are SO BACK! Excited to bring you a great episode with Lindsey Wilson University Head Coach Phil Kleckler who talks about his talented Blue Raider squad heading into 2025. Kobe, Drew & Tim (new addition!) react to the preseason Top 25 rankings from D2Football.com, and the duo of Seth & Jimmy…
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D1R 210 - Sean McTaggart, PSAC Preview, D3 Top 25 Reaction, Top NAIA RBs
This could be our best episode in a LONG TIME. First off we're joined by QB at D2 East Stroudsburg Sean McTaggart who is poised to be one of the top offensive weapons in the conference this year. Drew and Kobe breakdown EVERY team in the PSAC with what you need to know heading into 2025, followed...
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D1R 209 - Tony Annese & Ferris State Dominance, NSIC 2025 Preview, TOP D3 Defenses
WHAT. AN. EPISODE. We kick things off with the Head Coach from D2 Ferris State University Tony Annese who talks all things about the Bulldogs; from building a dynasty to navigating the transfer portal and discussing the new indoor facility coming to campus in Big Rapids, MI. Following that Kobe…
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D1R 208 - Hudson Dunaway, GAC 2025 Preview, D3 QB Watchlist, New NAIA Championship Site
An incredible episode tonight, but first please, if able, help contribute to the The Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation here: https://ghcf.kimbia.com/thekellyanneelizabethlytalmemorialfoundationTonight's episode is full of great content. First joining the show is Coast Guard Academy WR...
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D1R 207 - TJ Owensby, D2 Gulf South Breakdown, D3 Top Ten Rankings, NAIA National Contenders
Perhaps the most informative episode in D1 Rejects history. We start things joined by TJ Owensby from Bethany College who details how he's using his youth football camp to support victims of recent flooding in West Virginia. Kobe and Drew break down the top squads in the Gulf South Conference,...
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D1R 206 - Carson Rodgers, GLIAC Breakdown, BEST D3 Matchups to start 2025
Man, we are SO BACK. This episode is a fun one. First off Texas Wesleyan QB Carson Rodgers joins the show to give us an outlook on how the Rams plan on building in 2025 coming off the best years in recent history. Then Drew Carpenter joins the show to help breakdown one of the best conferences in...
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D1R 205 - Valdosta State Previews Week 0 Classic, D2 Rivalry Returns, The Prowler Recruiting Service
Almost time for the Week 0 Labor Day Classic in Birmingham Alabama! Valdosta State head coach Graham Craig and Athletic Director Troy Katen join the show first to talk about the Blazers heading into 2025. A massive rivalry returns to D2 Football at an incredible neutral site with Northwest…
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D1R 204 - Tucker Horn from D3 to CFL, D3 Teams Playing in Italy
Tucker is BACK! The Trinity University Football alum joins the show after two incredible preseason games with the Toronto Argonauts. We also cover some D3 Football teams playing in Italy. Short one but a good one this week! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:22 Tucker Horn - Trinity QB 19:01…
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D1R 203 - Thomas Burke & Wes Hack, Small School Players to the UFL
Two D3 players on this week's episode! First up is tight end Thomas Burke from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) coming off rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks and talks his recent signing with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL. Later is wide receiver Wes Hack from Muhlenberg who recaps the...
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D1R 202 - Craig Reynolds, Ryan Larsen & Derrick Baney, D2 School Going D1, D3 Team Playing in Canada
0:00 Episode Overview 3:18 Craig Reynolds - Kutztown/Detroit Lions 27:20 New Haven going from D2 to D1 32:22 Ryan Larsen - Carnegie Mellon 55:43 Montclair State playing in Canada 1:00:57 Derrick Baney - Grove CityWhat a time for D1R! This episode starts with Kutztown Bears alum Craig Reynolds who...
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D1R 201 - From Small Schools to POWER 4 ft. Dwight Lewis & William Davis
Still can't wrap my head around this one. Some incredible moments in this episode along with the fact that these two are BALLERS. This episode is about highlighting the small school players using the transfer portal to earn a new opportunity at a bigger school and I am HERE FOR IT! Thanks for...
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D1R 200 - NFL Draft Recap & Free Agency ft. Tyler Kahmann, Redd Douglas & Sam Pitz
This is a special one. A LOT of work went into prepping this episode and making sure we could highlight as many players as possible. Emporia State WR Tyler Kahmann is our first guest following and All-American career he's signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Next up is University of Findlay wide...
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D1R 199 - Kaleb Nobles, UWF New Stadium, D3 Conference Allowed in Playoffs
University of West Florida Head Football Coach Kaleb Nobles joins the program tonight: he played in UWF's inaugural season in 2016, coached on a staff that won a national championship in 2019, and now is back as the head coach of the Argonauts. Hear from him about the Argos MASSIVE new stadium on...
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D1R 198 - Marshall Foerner, Mitch Van Vooren & Mike Crist
Quick episode right to the point this week with three fantastic interviews. First up is freshman offensive lineman from division 2 slippery rock Mike Crist, who tells the incredible story of how he saved a man's life by dragging him from a burning vehicle on the side of the road. Following that…
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D1R 197 - Rontavious Farmer & Stephen Douglas, D2 Spring Games, Small School to CFL
WE'REEE BACK! Two incredible guests in this week's episode from the NAIA and Division 2 levels respectfully. Rontavious Farmer comes from Saint Thomas University in Miami Gardens Florida, where he set the state record for career collegiate rushing yards across ALL DIVISIONS and has earned an…
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