CHAMPS!: Wayne Knight and JMU Dukes DEFEAT Troy – Alonzo Barnett III STRUGGLES But Seals Victory

James Madison Dukes topple Troy Trojans to claim the 2025 Sun Belt Championship, powered by Wayne Knight’s explosive 212-yard rushing showcase. Can JMU punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff and prove the Group of Five deserves a shot at the big time?Dave Schultz breaks down JMU’s gritty win, analyzing Alonzo Barnett III’s uneven quarterback performance, the dominance of the Dukes’ defense, and pivotal moments including Troy’s missed opportunities after forced turnovers.Key topics include Sun Belt season surprises from Old Dominion and Southern Miss, the playoff debate between G5 and P4, and inside speculation on coaching hires and postseason bowl matchups.Don’t miss Dave Schultz’s fiery take on why upstart programs like JMU deserve a chance against college football’s elite.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege00:00 "Slow Game, Snack Victory"04:12 JMU Dominates Over Troy07:34 Inefficient Offense, Key Injuries10:57 ODU's Resilient Path to Cure Bowl16:38 Troy's Comeback to Championship22:43 "Sports Upsets and Unpredictability"25:43 "Alabama's Inconsistent Performance Analyzed"31:32 "Bourbon Event and Weekend Plans"Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout.Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.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.