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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 Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:37 Gunnar Hensley - Augustana 11:10 D2 Clutch Moments 16:15 Valdosta State Leaving the Gulf South 23:37 UCO HC Adam Dorrel Resigns 29:59 I was NOT Familiar with your game 33:07 D2 Shout Outs 38:15 Questions for Bethel & JCU? 48:10 WIAC Madness Begins 58:20 D3 Shout Outs 1:02:36 NEW NAIA Playoff Selection Committee 1:10:10 Madonna is HOT in 2026 1:15:34 Florida Memorial: Sun Conference Contender? 1:19:43 NAIA Shout Outs

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 - Central Oklahoma 15:32 Most Surprising D2 Games 22:13 Top Individual D2 Performances 26:38 Remaining Undefeated D2 Teams 30:33 D2 Shout Outs 32:28 Braylon Addy - Christopher Newport 41:33 Any more tests for CNU in the NJAC? 48:30 Under The Radar Games 51:21 Random MIAC Chatter 55:36 Albion Coach Fired Mid-Season 1:03:21 D3 Shout Outs 1:05:28 Rylie Byington - College of Idaho

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 Jackson. The rest is ALL talking D2, D3 and NAIA ball. ENJOY! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:00 Joshua Ferguson - McPherson 9:52 Conference Carolinas Race 15:06 Northwood Timberwolves 22:30 Who's Making Some Noise? 34:00 D2 Shout Outs 40:09 Tyler Jackson & Drew Miller - Heidelberg 51:33 Mount Union... Is This IT? 59:41 UW-River Falls #1? 1:09:01 Endicott's BIG WIN at UMHB 1:16:08 D3 Shout Outs 1:21:22 NEW NAIA Top 5? 1:28:18 Mayville State QB Matt Donovan 1:34:11 McPherson... KCAC Contender? 1:38:21 NAIA Top Performers

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 so had to cut short but those guys are playing some phenomenal ball over there. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 3:34 Mitchell Johnson & Matthew MacNichol - RMC 8:59 Dark Horse in the MIAA? Emporia State 16:13 HISTORIC Starts for these D2 Programs 27:06 Lenoir-Rhyne wins Bishop's Cup 31:55 D2 Shout Outs37:18 Isaiah Hasten - Benedictine 46:44 WIAC Race in 2026... Who's in Front? 54:18 Brad Spencer's Accomplishment 59:13 AWESOME D3 Rivalry Games 1:04:38 D3 Game Stopped due to FLOODING? 1:08:42 Randolph-Macon tops Johns Hopkins 1:12:38 D3 Shout Outs 1:17:40 Jamal Cariglia - Montana Tech RB 1:24:27 New QB1 in the GPAC? Gideon Stark 1:28:45 GPAC getting EVEN BETTER?

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 Conquers "The Jungle" 8:47 Washburn & CO Mines STOP Game due to Heat 15:02 Augustana's Tough Decision 21:03 GVSU: Title Contender? 28:52 Edward Waters - No More D1 $$$ Games? 34:33 D2 Shoutouts 35:45 Wheaton TAKES DOWN Mount Union 43:14 North Central DOMINATES in #1 vs #2 Matchup 50:43 Trey Feeney is BALLING for Saint Johns 54:00 Susquehanna's Magic Ending57:30 D3 Shoutouts 59:47 Colby Duncan is off to a HOT Start 1:04:41 Simpson's First Win 1:08:16 Time to Worry about Keiser? 1:13:04 MSFA Shake-UpFollow Us On:Twitter - D1_RejectsInstagram - division1rejectsDISCLAIMER: Any outside videos/content used as discussion topics are protected by fair use and are not intended to infringe on the copyright of the owners.

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 Strickfaden - Dordt37:19 NAIA Week 0 Previews

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 D3 Preseason Top 25 Reaction 1:19:40 NAIA team vs FCS? Faulkner Eagles 1:22:35 NAIA Championship BACK to Texas

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 Monon Bell going to D1 Stadium 28:51 Arjun Lothe - Indiana Wesleyan 46:57 FCS POWER vs NAIA St. Francis IL 51:43 Unconventional Matchup: UMary vs Rocky Mountain

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 preview Saint Francis as the newly-named Red Wolves make the transition to Division 3 from FCS and we predict how they will fare this fall. Finally, we've got a NEW NAIA team coming in 2027 as Midway transitions from a Sprint Football program. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 4:07 Calder Hodge - William Woods 19:57 Jordan Rogers: Pitt State to Texas Tech 25:25 What does D2 NIL Look Like? 29:41 Minnesota State Mankato NEW Facility 36:16 D2 Tweets 42:37 Mikey Maloney - Mount Union 57:52 Saint Francis... PAC Contender? 1:13:33 D3 Tweets / Random 1:24:24 NEW NAIA TEAM - Midway University

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 member schools by adding a wrinkle to their championship weekend at the end of the regular season. Mike and Seth join for the D3 discourse as we DIVE in to the 5-year eligibility idea that has been passed at the D1 level and talk about the positive and negative effects that could stem from it's implementation at the lower levels of NCAA football. We also touch on some BIG time transfers for contender D3 teams and close out with some fun D3 tweets. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 3:28 Mike Sirianni - W&J 30:49 CIAA's NEW Playoff Plan 38:08 D3 Football Crew 41:32 5-Year Eligibility Plan: Good or Bad? 1:02:15 BIG Time D3 Transfers1:14:10 D3 Tweets

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 D2 Preseason Top 10 10:02 Monroe University - JUCO to D2 15:01 D3 Preseason Top 10 35:44 NESCAC Finally in the Playoffs

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 FloSports WAY too early Top 25 Rankings 48:25 Castleton moving BACK to the MASCAC 53:29 Rivalries are AWESOME 59:47 Chris Stutzriem - Bismarck State 1:20:18 NAIA team vs D1 - Oklahoma Panhandle State

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 D3 there are more players in the pros balling out to check up on, and Jimmy gets his X account hacked... Thanks for tuning in!Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview2:56 Bay Harvey - Johns Hopkins21:59 Honoring William Davis - Virginia Union28:20 Paul Manning - Henderson State33:00 Mante Morrow - Upper Iowa 36:46 Austin McKinney - NW Missouri State40:34 Ja'Kobe Clinton - West Florida 43:15 D2 Tweets45:30 Thomas More - Middlebury50:37 Liam Thompson - Wabash57:05 Jimmy Gets Hacked59:12 D3 Tweets

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-Scripps 42:38 D3 Football Overseas : Carroll University 44:01 Kaleb Blaha WR Tryout with the Saints 54:44 D3 Tweets of the Week 58:11 Best D3 Offenses in 2026? 1:05:09 New Technology coming to NAIA Football: GoRout

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 AMCAT football program will be no longer. Upper Iowa alum Isaiah Gray joins the show later on to talk about "Matchup Connect", his new social media app/platform built SPECIFICALLY for college athletes as he tries to build on that community. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 3:14 Richard Conrad - Anna Maria 16:35 NFL Draft Recap: The sky ISN'T falling? 19:32 D2 Products Getting NFL Opportunities 28:56 Isaiah Gray - Upper Iowa / Matchup Connect 38:02 Keep fighting the good fight. 44:35 D3 Players - NFL Looks 1:06:06 Anna Maria's closing and wider implications 1:14:23 NAIA players turning PRO