SHOCKER: Billy Napier RETURNS to Sun Belt and TAKES OVER at James Madison episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 29 MIN

SHOCKER: Billy Napier RETURNS to Sun Belt and TAKES OVER at James Madison

from Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball · host Locked On Podcast Network

JMU Dukes shake up the college football scene by hiring former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Billy Napier—can he restore his Sun Belt magic in Harrisonburg?Dave Schultz spotlights Napier’s coaching journey, dissecting his successes with the Cajuns, the quarterback controversies at Florida, and why his return makes waves for both JMU and the broader Sun Belt Conference.Schultz also breaks down JMU’s sweep of the league’s postseason awards, sparking debate over whether stars like Alonza Barnett III and Trent Hendrick truly deserved their accolades over standouts such as Colton Joseph and Chris Jones.The discussion heats up ahead of the Sun Belt Championship Game, with insights on scheme, key matchups, and a weather forecast that could impact Troy vs. JMU. Will JMU’s new leadership and award-laden roster power them to playoff contention, or is an upset brewing?00:00 "JMU Awards & Sun Belt Preview"05:18 "Run vs Pass Game Strategy"08:21 Napier's Future as Play Caller11:36 College Football Honors Recap17:21 Bob Wins; Southern Miss Disappoints22:57 "Comebacks, Wins, and Challenges"25:36 "Troy's Explosive Play vs App State"28:54 Billy Napier, JMU, Sun Belt PushFollow & 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!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.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 5, 2025

Embed this episode

JMU Dukes shake up the college football scene by hiring former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head coach Billy Napier—can he restore his Sun Belt magic in Harrisonburg? Dave Schultz spotlights Napier’s coaching journey, dissecting his successes with the Cajuns, the quarterback controversies at Florida, and why his return makes waves for both JMU and the broader Sun Belt Conference. Schultz also breaks down JMU’s sweep of the league’s postseason awards, sparking debate over whether stars like Alonza Barnett III and Trent Hendrick truly deserved their accolades over standouts such as Colton Joseph and Chris Jones. The discussion heats up ahead of the Sun Belt Championship Game, with insights on scheme, key matchups, and a weather forecast that could impact Troy vs. JMU. Will JMU’s new leadership and award-laden roster power them to playoff contention, or is an upset brewing?

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

SHOCKER: Billy Napier RETURNS to Sun Belt and TAKES OVER at James Madison

0:00 29:08

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball episode published?

This episode was published on December 5, 2025.

Can I download this Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!