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JMU just set the program record for points scored, blowing out Wagner 87-3 behind a historic return day from Michael Scott, who fell just short of the school all-purpose yardage record. Bennett and Jack break down the stats, debate whether it was okay for JMU to keep running up the score late, and dig into the quarterback room drama after Arrington Maiden lit it up in relief of Cam Coleman. Then it's a hard turn to reality: undisciplined tackling, penalty issues, and what a cross-country trip and body-clock shift could mean heading into the biggest test of the season at San Diego State. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU sets the program scoring record, 87-3 1:44 – Michael Scott's near-record return day 6:42 – Quick break 7:11 – Was it okay for JMU to run up the score? 11:34 – Quarterback controversy? Arrington Maiden vs. Cam Coleman 25:25 – Red flag: undisciplined tackling & penalties through two weeks 27:06 – Body clock, travel & why San Diego State is a true road test 29:19 – Overreaction Corner 36:41 – Final takeaways & outro Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials Preview pod for San Diego State drops later this week — subscribe so you don't miss it. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SunBeltFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU put up a program-record 87 points on Wagner, but the real story is what happened before kickoff as starting quarterback JC Evans did not dress, and Camden Coleman stepped in for his first start since transferring in from Richmond. Delvin Joyce recaps the record-setting win, breaks down Mikey Scott's monster special teams day, and previews a tough road test at San Diego State. Then, JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show to give a full breakdown of Cam Coleman's performance — what worked, what didn't, and what it means heading into a much tougher San Diego State defense. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to [email protected] — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the potential injury to JC Evans, it seems to be the Camden Coleman show heading into the Wagner game. Bennett and Jack preview the matchup, break down what FCS games can (and can't) actually tell us using history from the Gardner-Webb and Bucknell games, and look ahead at the brutal four-game stretch JMU faces right after this one — Wagner into San Diego State, ODU, Marshall, and Georgia Southern, all with the QB room shorthanded. Plus: backup running backs to watch behind Cromwell and Petaway, a Joby tribute, and the full Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em for every game on the slate. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Camden Coleman is officially QB1 vs. Wagner 5:34 – Scouting Wagner: an FCS team on the rise 8:34 – What FCS games actually tell us (Gardner-Webb & history lessons) 12:15 – JMU's brutal 4-week stretch after Wagner 14:36 – Backup running backs to watch + a Joby tribute 22:29 – Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em 30:19 – Final thoughts & outro Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials To The House drops Mondays, JMU Sports News Tuesdays, Purple Perspective Wednesdays, and the preview pod Thursdays — subscribe so you never miss one. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SunBeltFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down JMU's Week 1 win over Liberty — JC Evans' clean pocket presence, Seth Cromwell's breakout run, and a defense that gave up just one big play all game. Then they preview this week's FCS matchup against Wagner, relive the wild storm and tailgate scene at Bridgeforth, and run through fall sports action across women's soccer, volleyball, field hockey, and the newly released women's basketball schedule. New episodes of Purple Perspective every week — subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. In this episode: Liberty recap: offense breakdown, JC Evans & Seth Cromwell Offensive line & run game concerns Defense: Nikai Jackson & Ken Willis highlights Scouting report: Wagner's offense & defense Score predictions for Wagner Storm chaos & Bridgeforth tailgate stories Game day traditions: Shout, tailgating, MRD streamers Women's soccer recap Volleyball recap Field hockey game day experience Women's basketball schedule preview "All 60 minutes" — student attendance plea Closing thoughts & next week preview #JMUFootball #JamesMadisonUniversity #SunBeltFootball #JMUDukes #GoDukes #CollegeFootball #PurplePerspective #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are hearing some big news regarding the QB spot at JMU. JC Evans appears to be dealing with a wrist injury that could sideline him for several weeks, and it changes everything about JMU's quarterback competition. Bennett and Jack react to the news in real time, then dig into the advanced numbers (EPA per play, success rate, QBR) from both Evans and Camden Coleman's performances in the win over Liberty to figure out what JMU actually has at quarterback going forward. Plus: a full breakdown of the 20-13 win, including Morgan Suarez's secret injury from last season, a sloppy tackling performance from the defense, JMU's rough first-down success rate, and the best (and funniest) fan overreactions from the win. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Breaking: JC Evans injury news 2:08 – Advanced stats breakdown: JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman 9:17 – Cam Coleman's second-half performance & who his top targets were 11:47 – Game recap: JMU wins 20-13 + Morgan Suarez's secret injury story 22:23 – Defense breakdown: sloppy tackling but strong run-stopping numbers 24:27 – JMU's rough first-down success rate, by the numbers 27:30 – What a lengthy JC Evans absence means for the QB room 36:14 – Overreaction Corner: the best fan reactions to the win 47:01 – Looking ahead to Wagner & outro Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em and our Wagner preview drop later this week — subscribe so you don't miss it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU survived Hurricane Bridgeforth and a shaky-feeling win over Liberty to open the 2026 season, and Delvin Joyce has a lot to unpack. In this episode, Delvin breaks down the wild weather delay, the positives and red flags from the win, and why he's still not sold on the two-quarterback rotation between JC Evans and Camden Coleman. Then, JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show to give his in-depth breakdown of both quarterbacks' performances and what it all means going forward. In this episode: Recap of Hurricane Bridgeforth and the home opener atmosphere Vad Lee's JMU Hall of Fame induction weekend The positives: no turnovers, a defense that held Liberty under 100 rushing yards, a game-winning performance from kicker Morgan Suarez The concerns: pass rush questions, pre/post-snap penalties, blown coverages Breaking down JC Evans's and Camden Coleman's performances drive-by-drive Why Delvin isn't a fan of the two-quarterback rotation, and Vad's counterpoint Toting the Mail: fan questions on the defense, coaching decisions, and NFL practice squads Wagner game preview and expectations Take It To The House: what Michigan's miracle finish means for JMU's season Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to [email protected] — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast with Bennett & Jack and Purple Perspective, with Jack & Daeshon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down the entire JMU football roster ahead of Week 1 against Liberty — the QB battle between JC Evans and Cam Coleman, a stacked wide receiver room, defensive line depth, and their record predictions for the Billy Napier era. Plus: Duke of the Week, a marching band story and more! New episodes of Purple Perspective every week — subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. Timestamps: 0:00 – Back to school, marching band game-day tradition 2:15 – Attending vs. working games this season 4:44 – New coaching staff & Sun Belt Championship expectations 6:58 – Uniform nostalgia & the case for black helmets 9:14 – Billy Napier's coaching philosophy 11:33 – QB Battle: JC Evans vs. Cam Coleman 14:02 – Running back room breakdown 15:49 – More RB depth & the "three-headed monster" 18:04 – Wide receiver room (8+ deep) 20:09 – Tight ends & offensive line 28:56 – Interior defensive line 30:57 – D-line depth & edge rushers 33:04 – Edge room wrap-up 35:29 – Linebacker breakdown 37:41 – Secondary concerns 40:10 – Secondary cont. & Liberty preview 42:29 – Safeties & special teams 44:59 – Schedule talk & in-state rivalries 1:02:02 – Coastal Carolina "Beach Chicken Bowl" preview 1:04:12 – Bold predictions 1:06:20 – O-line & secondary as X-factors 1:08:24 – Final record predictions 1:10:28 – Pep rally energy & the freshman class 1:12:32 – Duke of the Week & closing thoughts #JMUFootball #JamesMadisonUniversity #SunBeltFootball #JMUDukes #CollegeFootball #JMU #GoDukes #PurplePerspective #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's finally game week! Bennett and Jack break down Billy Napier's deliberately vague press conference answer on the JMU starting quarterback, comparing this year's Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans battle to the 2023 Barnett/McCloud competition. Then they scout Liberty's own murky quarterback situation, break down what the Flames actually have in the trenches, and introduce Bennett's new concept for the season: the "G6 Vampire" team — plus a full Sunbelt pick 'em predicting who's a vampire, who's an anti-vampire, and who just stinks. Chapter Markers 0:00 – Intro: it's game week 2:00 – News or Snooze: Charles Huff, Marshall & Bob Chesney comparisons 4:00 – Decoding Napier's QB answer: committed to a plan, or committed to a starter? 9:00 – JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman: comparing it to the 2023 Barnett/McLeod battle 19:27 – Scouting Liberty's QB competition: Deshaun Purdy vs. Jalen Henderson 23:00 – Liberty's trenches, Chadwell's play-calling & why they're "Conference USA good" 33:29 – Listener questions & stolen takes 52:40 – Introducing the "G6 Vampire": Sunbelt pick 'em and predictions 1:03:25 – Show schedule, newsletter update & outro Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Interested in being the title sponsor of our newsletter (1,000+ subscribers)? Reach out — our DMs are open. JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SunBeltFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee is back on To the House just days before his induction into the JMU Sports Hall of Fame, and he and Delvin Joyce are breaking down everything ahead of Saturday's season opener against Liberty. Vad gives his pick in the JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman quarterback battle, the two dig into what would raise expectations for this JMU team, they tote the mail with fan questions and concerns, and they break down Liberty's roster overhaul under Jamey Chadwell. Plus, Delvin closes the show with a special Hall of Fame week edition of "Take It To The House," reflecting on gratitude, family, and the people who shaped Vad's and Delvin's own JMU journeys. In this episode: Vad Lee's reflection on his JMU career and Hall of Fame induction Vad's pick in the JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman QB battle — and why What would raise expectations for JMU heading into the season Toting the Mail: fan concerns ahead of kickoff Liberty's transfer portal overhaul and running back room Three keys to the game and players to watch on both sides What You Talking About, Willis: Jesse Palmer's JMU/Tulane comments Take It To The House: a Hall of Fame week tribute Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to [email protected] — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and Purple Perspective, with Jack and Daeshon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bennett has officially flipped from doom to full delusional optimism, and he's got the film study to back it up. He and Jack break down what ETSU's tape reveals about new OC Cam Aiken's offense, dig into the latest Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans press conferences for QB battle clues, and dive into what Dave Riggert and Curt Dudley have been hinting at from practice — from the secondary questions to Frankie Tinilau's move to guard. Plus: a breakdown of new DC's background at Alabama and Southern Utah, big takeaways from the Bill Simmons/Bob Chesney interview (including the wild near-miss on Chesney taking the JMU job), rapid-fire predictions on the QB1 battle, camp standouts to know, and a full recap of JMU's fall sports slate. Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website!  Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...)  Leave us a review! ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: Bennett's full flip to delusional optimism 1:04 – Film study deep dive: what ETSU tape shows about Cam Aiken's offense 6:53 – Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans: press conference takeaways 9:07 – Reading the tea leaves: Riggert & Dudley's practice hints 12:02 – What Cam Aiken's offense could actually look like 23:22 – New DC's background: Alabama, Southern Utah & the fit at JMU 25:11 – Getting bullish for week zero 25:46 – Bill Simmons/Bob Chesney interview: the JMU near-miss and roster value discrepancy 58:21 – Rapid-fire: Napier, Chesney at UCLA & QB1 predictions 59:52 – Camp standouts: Wyatt Maines, Smoke Collins & the loaded WR room 1:02:03 – Other JMU sports: soccer, volleyball & field hockey recap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Delvin Joyce is back solo for Episode 2 of To the House Season 3, and this one is all about the new-look JMU defense under first-year defensive coordinator Robert Bala. Delvin breaks down what to expect schematically, the three biggest questions Bala has to answer before September 5th, and the anchor players stepping up to replace a defense that finished top-5 nationally last season. Plus, Delvin sits down with former NFL wide receiver and Liberty University alum James McKnight for an exclusive interview ahead of JMU's season opener against the Flames, answers your questions in "Toting the Mail," and closes with another edition of "What You Talking About, Willis." In this episode: Robert Bala's defensive scheme, multiple fronts, and hybrid edge concept Replacing Trent Hendrick: who wears the green dot in 2026 Breakout candidates The cornerback battle Interview with Liberty alum and former NFL receiver James McKnight Toting the Mail: JMU's conference future in 2030 What You Talking About, Willis: NFL cuts returning to college football Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to [email protected] — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and our new show, Purple Perspective, with Jack and Daeshon. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #SunBeltFootball #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #CollegeFootball #LibertyFootball #JMUDefense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bennett and Jack are back for Year 9 of the JMU Sports News Podcast — and there's a lot to get into. They rant on the fall wedding discourse taking over college football media, call out On3 and Bud Elliott for ignoring G6 programs, and break down why national perception still doesn't respect JMU's schedule or last year's Oregon result. Plus: what actually defines a successful Year 1 for Billy Napier, a look back at some of the show's worst-ever takes (RIP 2018 Mike Houston "greatest team ever" take), Liberty week one starting lineup predictions, and a rundown of the new JMU Sports News Podcast Network schedule — including To The House Season 3 and the brand-new Purple Perspective. ️TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Fall wedding discourse rant 2:15 – On3, G6 coverage 7:10 – Podcast network update: To The House S3 + Purple Perspective launch 9:41 – Listener Qs: Richie (hater to liker) & defining a successful Napier Year 1 26:03 – WR room depth 27:33 – Predicting the Liberty week one starting lineup 28:34 – Year 9 of the pod: our QB1 prediction track record 29:18 – Blast from the past: our worst-ever takes 55:03 – Is JMU's 2026 schedule actually soft? 57:23 – National vs. JMU fan perspective on the Oregon result 59:39 – Other JMU sports: women's soccer on SEC Network Got a take, question, or worst-take submission? Email us: [email protected] New show schedule: Mondays – To The House Tuesdays – JMU Sports News Wednesdays – Purple Perspective Thursdays – JMU Sports News Preview Show Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SunBeltFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7h66Qrh33keqOmMrKweeQ?sub_confirmation=1 CHECK OUT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: https://jmusportsnews.com/ Liking the videos? Buy us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Claim your 15% off at Homefield: https://bit.ly/3XP9W2c Wear the moment with BreakingT: https://bit.ly/3XKqFny FOLLOW US ON: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/JMUSportsNews Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jmusportsnews/ Twitter -  https://twitter.com/JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the very first episode of Purple Perspective, the newest show under the JMU Sports News umbrella! Hosts Daeshon Joyce and Jack "Kutzy" Kutz break down everything JMU fall sports (minus football — that gets its own episode) and check in on former Dukes making noise in NFL preseason. Daeshon and Jack cover women's soccer's Sunbelt preseason favorite status behind returning Player of the Year Ginny Lackey, a field hockey program moving on from longtime head coach Christy Morgan, a stacked volleyball squad and even sneak in an early look at JMU's loaded wide receiver room. Plus: former Dukes like Jacob Thomas (Vikings), Mekhi Rodgers (Colts), and more balling out in NFL preseason. ️ SUBSCRIBE for weekly JMU sports coverage from JMU Sports News Catch our football-focused show, To The House, hosted by JMU Hall of Famer Delvin Joyce Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Purple Perspective (Episode 1) 00:25 – Shoutouts + intro to the show 01:22 – Former Dukes in NFL preseason 06:15 – Women's soccer preview 17:15 – Field hockey preview 21:26 – Volleyball preview 30:12 – Cross country preview 32:22 – Debate segment: best JMU fall sport & top individual athlete 36:07 – Sneak peek: JMU's stacked wide receiver room 41:47 – Predicting upsets & revisiting the UNC blowout 44:25 – Which fall sport wins a conference title? 45:59 – Final thoughts & sign-off #JMU #JamesMadisonUniversity #GoDukes #JMUSports #JMUFootball #CollegeSports #SunbeltConference #JMUVolleyball #JMUSoccer #JMUFieldHockey #CollegeSportsPodcast #NFLPreseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season 3 of To the House is HERE, and Delvin Joyce is kicking it off with a loaded episode. Vad Lee is stepping back from full-time hosting duties (congrats on the JMU Hall of Fame induction, Vad!), but Delvin is bringing the heat solo — breaking down the Billy Napier era, the JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman quarterback battle, a stacked skill-position group, and a full schedule breakdown for the Dukes' 2026 season. Plus, the debut of "Toting the Mail" — Delvin answers your questions live on the show. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to Season 3 + why Vad Lee is stepping back 4:39 – What we're covering in Episode 1 4:39 – The Billy Napier era begins at JMU 7:42 – TAKE PURGE: Napier vs. Chesney, who wins on football knowledge? 14:39 – The JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman QB battle breakdown 16:59 – TAKE PURGE: Is JC Evans a generational talent? 26:23 – Delvin's QB battle prediction 30:54 – Cam Aiken's offense and what it means for JMU 33:13 – TAKE PURGE: George Pettaway vs. Wayne Knight 37:57 – TAKE PURGE: The WR room needs 3-4 guys, not 10 44:33 – Cole Keller and the tight end mismatch 46:09 – Why Billy Napier went big on the offensive line 50:09 – JMU's 2026 schedule breakdown 58:22 – TOTING THE MAIL: Your questions answered 1:07:34 – WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT, WILLIS: Joel Klatt's Top 25 logic 1:09:53 – TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE: Why "different" doesn't mean "bad" Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to [email protected] — subject line "To the House" — or hit us up on Instagram/X. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #SunBeltFootball #BillyNapier #CollegeFootball #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #CFP #SunBeltChampionship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billy Napier just confirmed it — the JMU quarterback competition is a two-man race between JC Evans and Camden Coleman, and Bennett and Jack break down who has the edge, what Napier's press conference language is really telling us, and why Kells Bush showed up to camp 30 pounds lighter. Then it's time for the 2026 Take Purge — over 80 listener-submitted bold predictions plus our own spiciest takes on the Dukes' season, Napier's future, the schedule, and more. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro & Kells Bush's 30-lb camp transformation 2:06 – Napier confirms the QB battle is down to two 3:30 – JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman: film breakdown 9:09 – The 2026 Take Purge begins 1:17:44 – What's next for JMU Sports News 1:18:27 – Mount Rushmore of one-hit wonders (listener suggestions) Got a take, question, or one-hit-wonder nomination? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Interested in advertising with us this football season? Reach out — our DMs are always open. Subscribe for weekly JMU football coverage, plus new near-daily drops coming soon as the season ramps up. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #CAAFootball #GoDukes #CollegeFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fall camp is officially underway in Harrisonburg, and Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin are breaking down everything you need to know before the Dukes open the season. They dig into the quarterback battle between Cam Coleman and JC Evans, unpack new offensive coordinator Cam Aiken's winding path from ETSU to a secret Ole Miss playoff stint, and sort through an unusually messy offseason of roster news — including the Mychal McMullin mystery, KD Mosley's dismissed charges, and Terell Thomas quietly leaving the team. From there, it's a full preview of the Liberty showdown in Week 1: the spread, the running back room debate, pass-rush question marks around Amar Thomas, and why JMU's brutal early schedule could make or break their season. Plus, the guys get into the Billy Napier–Florida "rivalry," a deep dive on Cam Aiken's fascinating backstory, and close things out with a new listener challenge: the Mount Rushmore of JMU One-Hit Wonders. Send us your Mount Rushmore picks — DM, email, or text us your answers. And stay tuned for a big announcement next week about the full slate of JMU Sports News shows for the football season. Timestamps: 0:00 Cold Open 0:31 Welcome In: Fall Camp Officially Begins 1:20 QB Battle: Coleman vs. Evans (and Where Maiden Fits) 8:06 Meet New OC Cam Aiken: ETSU Roots & Hidden Ole Miss Run 11:48 Roster Update: The Mychal McMullin Mystery 13:38 KD Mosley's Arrest & Dismissed Charges 14:21 Terell Thomas Off the Roster 15:13 A Wilder-Than-Usual Offseason of Arrest News 16:14 Tangent: Akron's Wild Season-Ticket Promotion 19:12 Fall Camp Presser Takeaways 20:03 Big Unanswered Questions Before Week One 21:53 Liberty Preview: Spread, Storylines, Purdy or Vasko? 23:43 Running Back Debate: Is Pettaway the Next Wayne Knight? 26:40 Pass Rush Watch: Can Amar Thomas Break Out? 31:00 Full Schedule Breakdown & Home Win Streak 38:05 The Florida-JMU "Rivalry" & Napier Hate Watch 40:42 Cam Aiken Deep Dive: The Athletic's Story 42:40 Listener Challenge: Mount Rushmore of One-Hit Wonders 46:34 Wrap-Up & What's Coming Next Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website!  Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...)  Leave us a review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, Phil Steele joins Bennett Conlin to break down James Madison University Football's 2026 outlook, from JC Evans and the revamped offense to a deep defensive front and one of the Sun Belt’s most intriguing schedules. Steele explains why JMU Football's supporting cast could help JC Evans (or whoever QB1 is) thrive, why the Dukes’ running back room looks built for Billy Napier’s style and which portal additions could make an immediate impact. He also digs into the secondary, linebackers, and special teams, while sizing up the rest of the Sun Belt East and West. Beyond JMU Football, Steele shares his take on the Group of Six playoff race, highlighting teams like Navy, Boise State, Liberty, and App State, before offering his biggest national title contenders across the Power Four. If you want a sharp, data-driven preview of JMU’s season and the broader college football landscape, this episode is packed with insight. Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Check out our website!  Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee (or beer...)  Leave us a review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a July news dump on the JMU Sports News podcast! Bennett Conlin and Jack Fitzpatrick dig into the offseason storylines that have been piling up! Starting with JMU quarterback Davi Belfort's surprising position switch to wide receiver (announced, of all places, on NFL Brazil), Billy Napier's ongoing media tour reflecting on his Florida tenure, and the new "five-for-five" eligibility rule and how it impacts JMU's roster. They also break down ESPN's FPI rankings that have JMU tumbling from the 20s to the 70s. The duo discuss why the metric structurally undervalues Group of Six programs, and what it means for the Sunbelt's standing compared to the American Athletic Conference. Plus: realignment speculation for 2030-2031, a sneaky big year shaping up for JMU men's basketball   Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro & July news dump kickoff 02:23 – Billy Napier reflects on Florida tenure (again) 07:03 – Davi Belfort's move from QB to WR (via NFL Brazil) 11:54 – The "five-for-five" eligibility rule explained 16:05 – Five-for-five impact on JMU's roster (Wethersby, Simpson, Wislowski) 21:13 – Portal era eligibility debate & who benefits 23:02 – ESPN FPI rankings drop JMU from 27th to 75th 27:42 – Why FPI undervalues Group of Six programs 30:01 – Sunbelt vs. American Athletic Conference gap 33:48 – 2030-2031 realignment scenarios: P4 vs. bolstered G6 39:00 – JMU's non-conference stakes this season 40:12 – JMU's investment path toward a future P4 invite 41:38 – Men's & women's basketball outlook 42:24 – Jack Bonifant at the U.S. Adaptive Open 42:57 – Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin are back with one of their most fun offseason formats: a live draft of the Top 3 JMU Football underclassmen and Top 3 upperclassmen to watch heading into the 2026 season. Phil Steele's preseason magazine just dropped, and it has JC Evans listed as the starting quarterback over Camden Coleman, a result that has Bennett spinning. The guys break down what Napier told Steele, what it means for the QB competition, why Camden's track record still makes him the logical starter, and where Davi Belfort and Arrington Maiden fit into the picture. On the underclassmen side, picks include JC Evans at QB1, a rising safety in Seth Gathers and Deacon Rawls. On the upperclassmen side, Tyler Brown's wild career arc (Napier → Deion Sanders → back to Napier) makes him a surefire starter, Kells Bush looks like a Phil Steele preseason All-Sunbelt pick at defensive tackle, Gannon Wethersby is primed for 100+ tackles, Amar Thomas finally gets his every-down shot, and Corey Scott headlines a wide receiver room that might push JMU toward a 60-40 pass split. The guys also dig deep on JMU's 2026 recruiting class under Billy Napier — what 117 offers actually means, the brutal reality of verbal commitments in the transfer portal era, and the cutthroat business behind the scenes that even beloved coaches like Bob Chesney were running. Plus: a quick update on tight end KD Mosley's legal situation, the FOIA'd non-conference contracts with conference-exit language baked in, and the Sunbelt exit fee drama with Keith Gill pushing for a $25 million barrier. Whether you're tracking the recruiting Big Board at buymeacoffee.com/jmusportsnews or just want to know who's going to ball out in 2026, this is your essential JMU Football offseason breakdown. ️ CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 Intro & JMU Recruiting Big Board Update 1:05 Verbal Commitments Mean Nothing — The Reality of Modern Recruiting 2:28 117 Offers, 17 Commits: Breaking Down JMU's Class 5:00 NIL, Rev Share & How JMU Competes with P4 Schools 6:20 Transfer Portal Chaos: Revoked Offers 8:49 Podcast Schedule Update + Show Format Preview 10:15 The Draft Format Explained: Underclassmen vs. Upperclassmen 11:23 Pick 1 (Underclassmen): JC Evans — Phil Steele Says He's QB1 12:47 Phil Steele's QB Depth Chart Breakdown 14:05 JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman: Who Fits Napier's System? 17:00 Pick 2 (Underclassmen): Deacon Rawls 20:00 Pick 3 (Underclassmen) 24:00 Pick 4 (Underclassmen): Seth Gatherrs, Rising Star Safety 27:01 TJ McGill & the Safety Room — Reason for Optimism or Concern? 28:37 Flashback: Cignetti's Defense, Chauncey, and the UVA Game 30:54 Upperclassmen Draft Begins 31:05 Pick 1 (Upperclassmen): Tyler Brown — Napier to Deion to Back Again 32:31 Pick 2 (Upperclassmen): Kells Bush — Preseason All-Sunbelt? 34:33 Pick 3 (Upperclassmen): Gannon Wethersby, 100-Tackle Candidate 35:15 Pick 4 (Upperclassmen): Amar Thomas Gets His Every-Down Shot 36:05 Pick 5 (Upperclassmen): Corey Scott & the WR Corps 37:28 Could JMU Go 60-40 Pass Split in 2025? 40:00 Camden Coleman Revisited — Why Is He QB3?! 43:12 Phil Steele's Depth Chart Methodology & Surprises 44:51 KD Mosley Legal Update 47:05 FOIA'd Non-Conference Contracts — Exit Clause Language 47:57 Sunbelt Exit Fee Drama: Keith Gill Pushes $25M Barrier 49:48 Outro, ULM Chair Night, Earl Grey Debate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's June, which means it's time to get into the 2025 JMU football schedule — and we're doing it with a twist. Inspired by the Ringer Fantasy Football Podcast's schedule draft format, Jack and Bennett each draft games off the Dukes' schedule across five categories: - Home Game You'd Most Want to Attend - Home Game Worth Skipping - Road Game Worth Attending - Must-Watch TV Game - Pumpkin Picking Day (the game you skip altogether to build relationship goodwill before championship season) From the Troy rematch under the lights to a 10 PM kick at San Diego State on the CW, we break down every game worth circling on your calendar — and a few you should hand off entirely. Plus: a deep dive into the state of the Sun Belt Conference, why the league's national profile has slipped since JMU joined, what it would take for the Dukes to crack the College Football Playoff conversation, and whether the Sun Belt can still compete for G5 supremacy against a rising American Athletic Conference. Want to write for JMU Sports News? Email us: [email protected] SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7h66Qrh33keqOmMrKweeQ?sub_confirmation=1 CHECK OUT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: https://jmusportsnews.com/ Liking the videos? Buy us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/JMUSportsNews Claim your 15% off at Homefield: https://bit.ly/3XP9W2c Wear the moment with BreakingT: https://bit.ly/3XKqFny CHAPTER MARKERS 0:00 – intro 1:37 – The Schedule Draft format explained (inspired by Ringer Fantasy Football) 2:33 – The five draft categories revealed 5:30 – Pick 1 | Bennett: Home Game Worth Skipping → Wagner (Sept. 12) 6:44 – Pick 2 | Jack: Home Game to Attend → Troy (Sunbelt title game rematch, Thursday night) 7:46 – Pick 3 | Bennett: Pumpkin Picking Day → Georgia State (Oct. 17) 9:34 – Pick 4 | Jack: Road Game Worth Attending → ODU 12:19 – Pick 5 | Bennett: Home Game to Attend → Marshall (Oct. 3) 15:00 – Pick 6 | Jack: Home Game Worth Skipping → Liberty opener (noon kick, ESPNU) 17:29 – UVA's Brazil game fallout & Virginia Tech's mystery $500M 20:39 – Pick 7 | Bennett: Must-Watch TV Game → App State (Thursday night, ESPNU) 22:43 – Pick 8 | Jack: Must-Watch TV Game → San Diego State (10 PM, CW) 23:13 – The San Diego State late-night crash-out potential 25:52 – Pick 9 | Bennett: Road Game Worth Attending → Georgia Southern (Statesboro) 27:16 – Pick 10 | Jack: Pumpkin Picking Day → UConn (Nov. 14, CBS Sports Network) 29:00 – Schedule strength & College Football Playoff hopes 33:17 – Bennett's real goal: tracking Sun Belt fan meltdowns 34:00 – How the Sun Belt Conference has fallen since JMU joined in 2022 36:24 – The American Athletic Conference narrative vs. the Sun Belt 37:00 – Coach drain: Chesney, Cignetti, Huff & more 38:33 – Why bowl game quantity is hurting the Sun Belt's national image 41:20 – Listener callout: JMU Sports News student contributors wanted 42:38 – Recruiting big board update & Class of 2028 additions 44:19 – The Nick DeGennaro GOAT take 45:05 – Cade Klubnik, Dabo, and Houston's career limbo FOLLOW US ON: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/JMUSportsNews Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jmusportsnews/ Twitter -  https://twitter.com/JMUSportsNews #JMU #DukesNation #JMUFootball #GoingForTheDubs #SunBelt #SunBeltFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #JamesMadison #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin break down everything happening in JMU Dukes athletics — starting with a deep dive into the men's basketball transfer portal class and whether Preston Spradlin has finally found the right mix of talent AND chemistry. Plus the JMU football O-line gets a boost, stadium expansion renderings/update, and spring sports check-ins on lacrosse, baseball, and softball. In this episode: Is JMU men's basketball's 2025–26 transfer class the best-constructed one yet? Breaking down Cavan Reilly, KJ Windham, Gage Lattimore, Garrett Sundra, Jacob Hogarth & more Justin McBride to Kentucky & Christian Brown to Ole Miss Frankie Tinilau joining the football team this summer — O-line officially locked in? JMU stadium expansion: master plan approved, but where did the renderings go? NIL, coach retention & the real reason JMU keeps rebuilding its roster Lacrosse AAC Championship game vs. USF - Baseball season review — what went wrong? Softball's pitching collapse in the Sunbelt Bennett has never had Grammy's Ice Cream Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.