Division 1 Rejects

Division 1 Rejects
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A show FOR the players, BY the players. D2, D3 & NAIA Football content year-round with live gameday shows on campus.

  1. D1R 224 - Joe Cooper & Tyren Montgomery, Small School to Super Bowl, BIG New Hires

    2D AGO

    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 at a few different levels, talk some small school connections to Super Bowl 60, and lots more for you so tune in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Intro (or lack thereof) 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

    1h 42m
  2. D1R 223 - Small School Draft Prospects, D3 to D1 Transfer, Coaching Carousel

    JAN 27

    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 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

    1 hr
  3. D1R 222 ft. Nick Davis - Exciting New Matchups, Cliff Harris Awards, Changes to the Game

    JAN 21

    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 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

    1h 46m
  4. D1R 221- CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON ft. Chase Carter, Thomas Skokna & Shea Spencer

    12/16/2025

    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 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

    2h 10m
  5. D1R 220 - SEMIFINALS ft. Judd Novak, Nick Semptimphelter & Rylie Byington

    12/09/2025

    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 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

    2h 30m
  6. D1R 219 - Survive & Advance ft. Keagan La Belle

    12/02/2025

    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 from around the country. Thanks for tuning in! Video Chapters:0:00 Episode Overview 2:34 Keagan La Belle - Marian 14:58 D2 Game Recaps 1:04:31 D3 Game Recaps 2:03:12 NAIA Game Recaps

    2h 40m
  7. D1R 218 - PLAYOFF FOOTBALL! ft. Cobe Williams, Mychal Stillwell & Braeden Orlandi

    11/25/2025

    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 Overview4:18 Cobe Williams - Harding15:58 D2 Football Game Recaps1:24:24 Mychal Stillwell - LaGrange College1:34:50 D3 Football Game Recaps2:15:35 Braeden Orlandi - Carroll College2:28:33 AthLinkd Transfer Portal Database - AD2:31:12 NAIA Football Game Recaps2:44:25 NAIA Game Previews

    2h 59m
  8. D1R 217 - Roman Fuller & Nate Grull, Playoff Bids Clinched, New Facilities, New NAIA #1

    11/04/2025

    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 playoffs. We break down the top games across small school football and check out some teams who have clinched playoff berths, a multi-million dollar facility proposal, OT rivalry games and MORE! Video Chapters:0:00 - Episode Overview 4:02 - Roman Fuller - CSU Pueblo 13:53 - D2 Playoff Picture 19:32 - D2 Game Recaps 30:36 - New Mexico Highlands Proposed Upgrades 37:10 - Carson Newman to the CFL: Antonio Wimbush 39:18 - Northeastern State's Helicopter Landing 42:46 - Other Impressive Wins / Games 52:06 - Nate Grull - Monmouth 1:03:54 - Secretaries Cup Preview 1:08:20 - D3 Game Recaps 1:14:10 - Auto Bids Clinched 1:19:13 - AthLinkd Top D3 Transfers Available 1:23:15 - Other D3 Scores 1:26:06 - A NEW #1 NAIA Team? 1:29:32 - NAIA Game Recaps 1:48:34 - Dakota Railroad Rivalry: DWU vs Mount Marty

    1h 56m
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A show FOR the players, BY the players. D2, D3 & NAIA Football content year-round with live gameday shows on campus.

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  • Creator
    Division 1 Rejects
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
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