Indiana Preps | Feature — Oscar Frye Interview

The last Indiana program to win three consecutive football state championships did it in 2023. Indianapolis Lutheran claimed their third straight Class 1A title that November and cemented themselves in IHSAA history. Since then, no program has come close to the three-peat.

Brownsburg is close.

The Bulldogs went 14-0 in 2025, defeating Westfield 38-31 in a back-and-forth 6A state championship game that featured a Branden Sharpe 99-yard kickoff return and a two-point conversion throw that sealed the title. Back-to-back. Fourteen and zero. The most complete season a Brownsburg program has ever put together.

Now they are 1-0 in 2026, coming off a win over star-studded Lawrence North. And this Friday they face Rabun Gap-Nacoochee out of Georgia — a national power that does not appear on your schedule by accident.

Oscar Frye isn’t thinking about November. He said so himself. But Indiana Preps is watching a program that has earned the right to have history discussed on its behalf.

Indiana Preps sat down with the Illinois State commit to talk about the win over Lawrence North, the road ahead, and what it means to be a Brownsburg Bulldog in 2026.

On the Lawrence North win and what it means for the season ahead:

“We really take it one week at a time. In a lot of ways, each week is its own season for us, Saturday through Friday. One thing I was proud of Friday was how we handled adjustments throughout the game. That’s something we’ve gotten really good at over the last three years. Our coaches see things, communicate the adjustments, and we listen, apply them, and execute. We never get too high or too low. For those two hours, it’s just about staying locked in and doing our jobs.”

On competing for a possible third straight state title:

“We really aren’t thinking about a third state title right now. Our focus is 100% on Rabun Gap. That’s been a big part of our success — we don’t spend much time looking ahead or thinking about what could happen in November. We try to win the week we’re in, and right now that means doing everything we can to be prepared for Friday night.”

On the unsung contributors on this Brownsburg team:

“Definitely our offensive line. A lot of what we’re able to do offensively starts with those guys, and they don’t always get the attention they deserve. We also have a really deep running back room with guys who can make plays and contribute in different ways. On the defensive side, I’d mention Jamon Cole. He’s a great teammate and one of the hardest-working guys I know. I’ve grown up with him, and I have a lot of love and respect for him and his family.”

On his relationship with Coach John Hart:

“Coach Hart is someone I have a ton of respect for, and I never take for granted the opportunity I’ve had to play for him and learn from him. Our coaching staff is second to none, and he’s the leader of it. He’s taught us a lot about football, but also about preparation, accountability, and how to carry yourself. I think all of us are really fortunate to have had him in our lives.”

Hart has won state championships at three different Indiana programs— Evansville Reitz, Warren Central, and now Brownsburg back-to-back. He is the standard for what Indiana high school football coaching looks like at its best. Frye has played for him for four years. The results speak for themselves.

On choosing Illinois State:

“I chose Illinois State for three main reasons. First, I connected with the coaching staff right away. They’re high-character guys with really high football IQs, and those are the type of people I want to be around and learn from.

Second, I paid attention to their player retention. Guys who go to Illinois State tend to stay at Illinois State. I want to find a home for my college career. I’m not going into college planning to be a portal journeyman. I want to build relationships, develop, compete, and be invested in one program.

Third, I want to play for championships. One of the things I’ve loved most about Brownsburg and playing for Coach Hart is that competing for championships is the expectation. There’s an obsession with the weekly grind — preparing, improving, and doing everything you can to give the team a chance to win. I don’t think I’ll lose that when I get to Normal. I want to be around guys who are obsessed with getting better and doing their job every day because winning on Saturday is usually a result of what you did the rest of the week.”

On Friday’s matchup against Rabun Gap:

“We need to control what we can control. We know Rabun Gap is a really talented team, but our focus has to stay on us. Listen, apply, and execute for two hours. If all 11 guys do their individual jobs, stay disciplined, and respond to adjustments throughout the game, we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to be successful.”

On enjoying the senior season:

“I’m just looking forward to enjoying it with my teammates. For a lot of us, we’ve grown up playing football together, and you realize as a senior that you only get so many more Friday nights with these guys. I want to keep improving every week, be the best teammate and quarterback I can be, and enjoy competing with this group for as long as we get to do it.”

The state — and the country — has its eyes on the Bulldogs this season. History is within reach. And Frye, to his credit, is the last person in the building thinking about it.

That’s probably why it’s going to happen.

Friday night in Brownsburg should be a dandy. Rabun Gap is a national power. The Bulldogs are the defending back-to-back state champions. And the team with the most to prove is the one driving down from the mountains of Georgia.