RANKED: JMU Dukes FINALLY Break Through at #24 | Can They SURVIVE the College Football Playoff Race?

JMU Dukes crack the AP Poll at #24 after defeating Marshall Thundering Herd 35-23. Can James Madison secure the Group of 5 playoff spot?Host Dave Schultz breaks down JMU's first-ever ranking and defends their resume against American Conference critics, highlighting their lack of bad losses compared to UNT, Memphis, and Tulane.The analysis covers Southern Miss Golden Eagles taking control of the Sun Belt West Division with a turnover-filled 27-21 victory over Arkansas State Red Wolves, featuring backup quarterback Landry's clutch 76-yard touchdown.Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns' offensive resurgence takes center stage with their 42-39 win over Texas State Bobcats, as third-string quarterback Lunch Winfield and receiver Shelton Sampson lead a crucial fourth-quarter drive.Key topics include Marshall's competitive performance against the Dukes, the Sun Belt versus American Conference playoff debate, and why Mike Desormeaux's potential bowl appearance would rank among the best coaching jobs in Louisiana football history.Tune in for this comprehensive Sun Belt Conference football analysis and playoff implications.0:00 Intro0:30 JMU Ranked 24th in AP Poll2:03 JMU Defeats Marshall 35-23 Analysis4:37 Marshall's Missed Opportunities in Fourth Quarter7:11 Bob Chesney Job Rumors and Rankings10:15 Southern Miss Defeats Arkansas State 27-2113:18 Backup Quarterbacks Make Impact in Game16:22 Southern Miss Turnovers and Close Victory19:25 Southern Miss Controls Sun Belt West22:02 Troy Still in West Division Picture23:33 Louisiana Cajuns Beat Texas State Again26:11 Cajuns Nearly Blow 22-Point Lead28:44 Game-Winning Drive and Post-Game Fight31:18 Mike Desormeaux Impressive Coaching Job33:52 Week Ahead Preview and Channel GrowthFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.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.