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.

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3:04 Micah Cretsinger

16:56 Brett Ekkens leaves Tiffin for NFL Job

29:16 Davenport Signs MASSIVE WR

40:35 TOP QB Transfers In-Conference??

48:00 Matt Walker leaves UWRF for FCS Drake

1:01:09 Curry College has a PURPLE FIELD?

1:09:28 Susquehanna's New Head Coach

1:12:15 Lewis & Clark Rebrand: RIVER OTTERS

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 hirings/firings, some Olympic talk, and another look at a BIG new stadium coming to small school football. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to share with a friend.

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3:24 Ian Marshall - D2 DL to NASCAR Jackman

18:43 Tyrone Wheatley OUT at Wayne State (MI)

24:42 West Florida's MASSIVE New Stadium Update

29:31 Kaleb Brown - D3 Mount Union to Tarleton State

40:32 UW-La Crosse Hires NEW HEAD COACH

48:00 D3 Head Coach Thinks he's an OLYMPIAN?

54:30 Wartburg Football's MONSTER 2026 Schedule1:03:30 Off the rails

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 at a few different levels, talk some small school connections to Super Bowl 60, and lots more for you so tune in!

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0:24 Joe Cooper - Slippery Rock

14:04 Dareke Young - Lenoir Rhyne to Seattle Seahawks

19:8 Peyton Buckley signs with CFL Argonauts

28:13 WWE Intermission

29:38 David Dean takes over at Delta State

33:06 Super Bowl Referee's D2 Roots

39:35 Tyren Montgomery - John Carroll

53:20 Ithaca's new HC - Brandon Maguire

58:53 Mike Lafleur named Cardinals HC

1:02:56 FUN non-conference D3 matchups

1:17:29 Jeremiah Pharms Jr. - Friends to Patriots

1:22:36 Other NAIA ties in the Super Bowl

1:23:56 Drew Davis hired at St. Thomas FL

1:30:23 Jake Russell moves to SEU

1:35:06 Chris Stutzriem's new start at Bismarck State

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!

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2:13 Todd Cooley Leaves Delta State for Ole Miss

10:03 Slippery Rock's Joe Cooper at the Shrine Bowl

22:21 John Carroll's Tyren Montgomery at Senior Bowl

26:38 Christopher Newport's Connor Barry to Penn State

34:24 D3 New Coaches

51:57 Galladuet Leaving ODAC

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 from Virginia Union and the Cliff Harris Award winner Justin Payoute from Ferris State, along with an interesting move from one of the top coaches in the country.In Division 3 we review some NCAA proposals that were denied/approved that could seriously alter the game, take a look at John Sullivan's incredible season at North Central, highlight an exciting new series between Johns Hopkins and Trinity (TX), and celebrate higher TV ratings for the Stagg Bowl!The NAIA conversation surrounds a contest with Northwestern scheduling FCS competition and Indiana Wesleyan signing a first-of-it's-kind media rights deal with Urban Edge Network. Thanks for tuning in!

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3:34 Nick Davis - Ottawa Braves27:56 Curtis Allen's Harlon Hill Season

33:23 Paul Simmons move to GM for Harding Football

43:51 Justin Payoute - Cliff Harris Winner53:09 Trinity and Johns Hopkins New Series

58:52 NCAA Proposals Changing the Game

1:11:22 John Sullivan - Cliff Harris Winner

1:17:38 Stagg Bowl Viewership Spike1:25:28 Northwestern schedules FCS Western IL

1:34:25 Indiana Wesleyan's New Media Rights Deal

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 Carter - Ferris State

17:51 D2 Semifinal Recap

39:50 D2 Championship Preview

50:00 Thomas Skokna - North Central

1:03:08 D3 Quarterfinal Recap

1:37:47 Shea Spencer - Keiser

1:51:45 NAIA Semifinal Recap

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 teams like Harding and Marian. All in all a great episode as we get increasingly closer to some national championship games!

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3:56 Judd Novak - Kutztown Golden Bears

14:20 D2 Football Game Recaps

53:27 Nick Semptimphelter - John Carroll Blue Streaks

1:06:05 D3 Football Game Recaps

1:53:04 Rylie Byington - College of Idaho Yotes

2:06:20 NAIA Game Recaps

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 from around the country. Thanks for tuning in!

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2:34 Keagan La Belle - Marian

14:58 D2 Game Recaps

1:04:31 D3 Game Recaps

2:03:12 NAIA Game Recaps