DFL Swimming Podcast

The END of NCAA Conference Season 2026

We break down the biggest takeaways from the Big Ten and Big 12 championships as NCAA season approaches. Indiana looks firmly in control of the B1G, Michigan continues to surge, and teams like Ohio State and Northwestern showed surprising depth. We also discuss Arizona State’s record-breaking 4×100 free relay, key Ivy League results, and debate whether last-chance meets and automatic qualifiers are helping or hurting the road to NCAAs.

Are Teams SANDBAGGING for NCAAs??? SEC, ACC, B1G and Big 12 Conference Analysis

Conference championships are heating up and we’re breaking down all the biggest swims and storylines from the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten. From Texas’ dominance and Liendo looking sharp, to Virginia flexing in the ACC and Michigan officially “arriving” in the B1G, we hit the major takeaways. We debate whether Bella Sims was the missing piece for Michigan, who might be saving up for NCAAs, and which teams should be concerned. Plus, early Big Ten predictions and a quick look at the Big 12 landscape. Championship season is here—and the energy is shifting

Let the GAMES BEGIN - NCAA Conference Championships

Conference season is here, and we’re breaking down our full 2026 ACC, SEC, and Big Ten previews. We debate Cal vs. NC State vs. Stanford on the men’s ACC side, how dominant Texas can be in the SEC, and whether IU or Michigan takes control in the Big Ten. We also highlight the must-watch races—Huske vs. Curtis in the 50 free, Liendo vs. Caribe in the sprints, Delmar vs. Okadome in the 200 breast, and stacked women’s 200 frees across conferences. Plus, full team-by-team placement predictions from both of us. Championship season starts now

Dual Meet Season is OVER -> Conference Championships

Big January duals are in the books, and we’re breaking down where the top programs really stand. From Zona vs. ASU fireworks and NC State’s distance dominance to UVA’s women flexing elite depth and Cal’s puzzling approach to big meets, we hit all the major Power Four matchups. We also dive into breakout swims, midseason transfers making waves, conference outlooks, and the big question: who’s actually trending toward NCAA hardware? It’s a full January stock report on college swimming—who’s rising, who’s steady, and who should be a little concerned heading into championship season

NCAA Champion x DFL Swimming Podcast

Join hosts Casey Stowe and Desmon Sachtjen on the DFL Swimming Podcast as they welcome back Max McHugh, a four-time NCAA champion and current assistant swimming coach at the University of Notre Dame. Dive into Max's journey from champion swimmer to coach, explore the dynamics of coaching at Notre Dame, and discover the balance between athletics and academics. This episode is packed with insights, reflections, and advice for aspiring swimmers and coaches.