DFL Swimming Podcast

Men's 2026 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Recap

In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the NCAA Men’s Championships, starting with a recap of our predictions and how the team race actually played out—highlighting Texas vs. Florida and Tennessee’s big jump. We dive into key performances, surprising underperformances (looking at you, Cal), and discuss the growing impact of international athletes. We also revisit NCAA format changes before handing out our DFL Awards, including Swimmer, Freshman, and Coach of the Year. Finally, we wrap with some early hot takes for next season, including bold predictions about Texas.

Cavalier Dominance - 2026 Womens NCAA Championships Recap

In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines from the NCAA Women’s Championships, including Virginia’s continued dominance and Cal’s rise in the team standings. We revisit our preseason predictions, discuss key NCAA format changes, and highlight some of the top individual swims and surprise performances. We also hand out our DFL Awards, including Swimmer of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Race of the Year, before wrapping up with a few early hot takes for next season.

Mens NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships 2026 Preview

In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we break down the upcoming Men’s NCAA Championships, including key storylines, event previews, and our predictions for how the team race will unfold. We discuss the impact of the new NCAA format, notable scratches and injuries, and the events we’re most excited to watch—like the 100 fly, 400 IM, and the wide-open 200 free. We also give our picks for event winners and share our projected top-10 team finishes, including the Texas vs. Florida battle and the Cal vs. ASU showdown. If you want a quick, swimmer-focused preview before NCAAs, this episode has you covered.

Cavaliers on TOP?!?! - Women's NCAA Championship Preview

In this episode of the DFL Swimming Podcast, we preview the Women’s NCAA Championships by breaking down the team race, key storylines, and must-watch events. We discuss whether Virginia can defend their title, the tight battle for the top-10 team spots, and the races that could decide the meet. We also share our event winner picks and final team predictions heading into championship week. If you're getting ready for NCAAs, this is your quick guide to the biggest matchups and storylines to watch. 🏊‍♀️

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.