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!

Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview

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!

Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview

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