Division 1 Rejects

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 on D2 NIL, and take a look at Minnesota State's new proposed facility. Seth and Mike join the pod to...

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 coming to the CIAA that should ensure the conference maximizes playoff opportunities for their memb...

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 the jump to a 4-year school and Division 2 football! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:54...

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 Overview 3:00 Diego Ryland - Virginia Union 26:56 Central College only has 3 HOME GAMES? 33:48 Flo...

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 to celebrate, and also honor the life of William Davis who tragically passed away this week. In D...

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 0 Opponent... or not? 29:44 D2 Tweets of the Week 33:36 D3 Football Overseas : Claremont Mudd-S...

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 better circumstances but unfortunately the College is shutting down as it announced last week, and the AMC...

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 Football teams heading to the Bahamas!!! Along with a PSAC QB from Clarion who signed to the CFL in A...

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 generated a LOT of buzz in this draft cycle as one of the "Top 10" QB names to look out for....

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 3:04 Micah Cretsinger 16:56 Brett Ekkens leaves Tiffin for NFL Job 29:16 Davenport Sign...

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. Tha...

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...

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 Leaves Delta State for Ole Miss 10:03 Slippery Rock's Joe Cooper at the Shrine Bowl 22:21 John C...

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 a...

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...

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 nationa...

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! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:34 Keagan La Bel...

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 Overview4:18 Cobe Williams - Harding15:58 D2 Football Game Recaps1:24:24 Mychal Stillwell - LaGr...

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 playoffs. We break down the top games across small school football and check out some teams who have cl...

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 Football there were Top-25 matchups around the country and we've got a Breakfast Bowl...

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 Football. We had historic wins at ALL levels this week, thanks for tuning in. Video Chapters:0:00 Episode...

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 recap some of the top matchups while also taking a look at the newest "Power 10" rankings from Wa...

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!

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. Thanks for tuning in!

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 are back to help draft the best (hypothetical) D3 Fantasy Football teams based on the preseason...