JMU Spring Sports Grades, Basketball Portal Deep Dive and Billy Napier's 2026 Schedule | JMU Sports News Podcast

JMU's spring sports season is officially in the books — and Jack and Bennett are handing out grades. They break down where JMU lacrosse, softball, and baseball stand heading into the offseason, why Virginia Tech and UVA have made life harder for JMU softball, and whether anyone should be fired (short answer: no, and here's why). Then it's time for the thing JMU fans actually came for — FOOTBALL. Jack and Bennett dig into the new Class of 2027 recruiting Big Board (available now at buymeacoffee.com/jmusportsnews), break down the men's basketball transfer portal class, and debate whether Billy Napier's 2026 schedule sets JMU up for a 10-win season — or just makes the Sun Belt look soft. Plus: listener mailbag questions, the Royal Rivalry debate nobody asked for, a rant on six-year college athletes, and more. Links mentioned: Class of 2027 Football Big Board: buymeacoffee.com/jmusportsnews ($5 one-time access) Student contributors wanted: [email protected] Follow us: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube: @JMUSportsNews Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & Class of 2027 Big Board plug 1:30 – JMU Lacrosse season review 6:40 – JMU Softball deep dive (why haven't they been back to a regional?) 12:30 – JMU Baseball & the case against firing anyone 20:00 – NIL/eligibility rant & six-year college athletes 29:45 – Listener mailbag: men's basketball portal class breakdown 41:30 – Leadership changes in baseball/softball? 42:00 – The Royal Rivalry debate 49:30 – Billy Napier's 2026 schedule & preseason expectations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.