Episode 50: Recruiting and Life as D1 Parents with Ashleigh and Steven Collier

Welcome back!

On today’s episode, the boys are joined by Ashleigh and Steven Collier. Parents of freshman WR Braylon Collier. The Collier’s came on to discuss what life is like as D1 parents. We talk everything to the recruiting process and NIL, to Braylon’s high school career, to what they enjoy most about East Lansing.

This was a really fun conversation and super interesting to hear the other side of today’s college football is like.

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We can’t thank Ashleigh and Steven enough for taking the time to join us. Follow them on x below!

Ashleigh: https://x.com/moyer_ashleigh
Steven: https://x.com/KOD_talks

Timecodes:

0:00 - intros
01:45 - Going through Braylon’s recruitment as parents.
06:07 - Coach Hawk’s relationship with Braylon and his impact
08:11 - Was there a moment you realized Braylon had a chance to become a D1 athlete?
12:25 - Parental advice on the transition to college football and competition.
15:42 - Advice on being on your own for the first time as an adult in college.
18:51 - What has it been like managing the hype around Braylon this summer? Both mentally and in regards to the NIL opportunities it generates.
24:29 - What would Braylon’s ideal NIL deal be? What would their ideal NIL deal for Braylon be?
25:48 - Feelings heading into the first game this weekend?
29:53 - Do you think Braylon being a multi-sport athlete helped him transition to college football?
31:59 - Advice to other parents on NIL and recruiting
35:46 - Talk regarding the family atmosphere at MSU and its importance
38:37 - Being part of the SMC and making friendships with the Spartan moms
40:07 - Favorites in East Lansing
43:21 - Did the Colliers make it to any MSU games last season? What stood out about that?
46:35 - Any games circled for this season? Have they been well versed in the Michigan rivalry?
50:26 - Wrap up and outros

Episode recorded on: Monday, August 25th, 2025

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