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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 30 MIN

BATTLE: Why James Madison and Tulane DESERVE More Respect in the G5 vs P4 College Football Debate

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Group of 5 programs refuse to back down as the battle with the Power Four heats up. Can James Madison and Tulane silence critics who call them “minor league,” or will realignment and the relentless push for money reshape college football forever?Host Dave Schultz breaks down Sun Belt Conference struggles, NCAA uncertainty, and the evolving role of the transfer portal as key starters like Jaylen Raynor and several JMU standouts seek new opportunities.Key topics include why the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance threatens the ACC and Big 12, the impact of NCAA’s shifting eligibility rules—including pro athletes joining college squads—and how portal chaos is changing Sun Belt rosters.With the NCAA tournament as the organization’s last stronghold, Dave Schultz asks: Is the NCAA toast by 2030? Plus, get ready for a heated Georgia Southern vs. App State bowl preview and the latest transfer updates.00:00 "Troll Debate on Minor Leagues"05:10 "G5 Needs Regular Representation"09:09 "Reviving Traditional College Football"12:16 "College Eligibility After Going Pro"15:17 "Post-Career Education and NIL Impact"17:04 "NCAA's Future in Question"23:17 "Transfer Portal Speculations Begin"26:50 "Evaluating Players Across Competitions"27:25 "Michael Green's Viral Moment"Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss  #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #texasstatebobcats #southalabamajaguars Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Group of 5 programs refuse to back down as the battle with the Power Four heats up. Can James Madison and Tulane silence critics who call them “minor league,” or will realignment and the relentless push for money reshape college football forever? Host Dave Schultz breaks down Sun Belt Conference struggles, NCAA uncertainty, and the evolving role of the transfer portal as key starters like Jaylen Raynor and several JMU standouts seek new opportunities. Key topics include why the SEC and Big Ten’s dominance threatens the ACC and Big 12, the impact of NCAA’s shifting eligibility rules—including pro athletes joining college squads—and how portal chaos is changing Sun Belt rosters. With the NCAA tournament as the organization’s last stronghold, Dave Schultz asks: Is the NCAA toast by 2030? Plus, get ready for a heated Georgia Southern vs. App State bowl preview and the latest transfer updates.

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