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

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Nick Davis discussing offseason changes, recruiting, and notable awards in college football.

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…

People in this episode

Guest: Nick Davis

Topics covered

• offseason
• high school recruiting
• NAIA
• NCAA proposals
• Cliff Harris Award
• Harlon Hill winner
• media rights deal

Keywords

• offseason
• Nick Davis
• Curtis Allen
• Justin Payoute
• NCAA proposals
• media rights
• Cliff Harris Award

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ottawa Braves, Virginia Union, Ferris State, Harding Football, Johns Hopkins, Trinity (TX), Northwestern, Indiana Wesleyan, Urban Edge Network

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