Troy Trojans and Arkansas State Red Wolves clash Sunday night on ESPN in a battle of Sun Belt Conference hot streaks. Can Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor continue his clutch fourth-quarter heroics against Tucker Kilcrease and Troy's home dominance?

Dave Schultz breaks down why this 7.5-point spread undervalues Arkansas State's three consecutive comeback victories and analyzes the statistical mirror match between these bowl-eligible programs.

The discussion examines Louisiana Cajuns' offensive line struggles, South Alabama's devastating talent exodus through the portal including Ricky Fletcher and Gio Lopez, and Major Applewhite's close losses that define their season.

Schultz makes a compelling case for JMU's College Football Playoff credentials over American Athletic Conference contenders Navy, Tulane, and Memphis, dissecting schedule strength rankings and quality wins while highlighting UAB's shocking upset of Memphis.

Key topics include Southern Miss defensive statistics context, conference championship scenarios, and bowl elimination stakes for Louisiana versus South Alabama.

Tune in for comprehensive Sun Belt football analysis and playoff debate that challenges conventional conference rankings.

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0:00 Intro

0:31 Troy vs Arkansas State Preview

3:03 Troy's Comeback Season Analysis

5:05 Defensive and Offensive Statistics Comparison

7:08 Arkansas State's Resilient Playing Style

10:12 What's Wrong with Cajuns and Jags

13:16 Des's Future at Louisiana

15:18 South Alabama's Portal Losses Impact

18:23 College Football Playoff Discussion Begins

20:57 Southern Miss Defense Reality Check

23:01 Navy's Weak Schedule Exposed

25:09 Memphis's Embarrassing UAB Loss

27:13 American Conference Championship Race Breakdown

29:14 JMU's Lack of Quality Wins

31:16 College Basketball Season Preview

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MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD face COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS in a midweek showdown that could reshape the Sun Belt Conference race. Can two teams that started rough but surged late continue their momentum on national television?

Dave Schultz breaks down how MARSHALL and COASTAL CAROLINA have defied college football norms by improving dramatically mid-season, analyzing quarterback CARLOS DEL RIO-WILSON's explosive offense and COASTAL's improbable turnaround with their third-string signal caller.

The discussion covers JAMES MADISON's surging College Football Playoff buzz, LOUISIANA CAJUNS' quarterback disaster against TROY, and ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES' critical path to the Sun Belt Western Division title.

Key matchups include SOUTH ALABAMA versus LOUISIANA, OLD DOMINION at ULM, and how MEMPHIS and TULANE losses could open the playoff door for JMU.

Tune in for expert predictions on every Week 9 Sun Belt matchup and discover why winning on the road matters more than avoiding trap games.

0:00 Intro

1:33 Marshall vs Coastal Carolina Preview

4:06 Both Teams Finding Their Quarterbacks

7:14 Why This Isn't a Trap Game

10:17 Marshall Prediction and Game Analysis

13:12 Week 10 Sun Belt Preview Begins

15:13 Cajuns Struggling on Offense This Season

18:47 South Alabama vs Louisiana Pick

20:18 Arkansas State Could Flip Division Standings

25:31 JMU Getting National Playoff Attention

29:11 Championship Game Schedule and Travel Plans

32:15 JMU's Path to College Football Playoff

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JMU Dukes continue their second-half defensive dominance with a commanding 52-20 victory over Texas State, marking their fourth consecutive second-half shutout. Can JAMES MADISON crash the College Football Playoff conversation despite being unranked?

Host DAVE SCHULTZ breaks down JMU's suffocating defense that held Texas State to just 74 yards after halftime.

The analysis examines JMU's playoff chances compared to American Athletic Conference contenders like Navy, Tulane, and Memphis, while addressing how the Sun Belt Conference's overall weakness impacts their national perception.

The discussion shifts to the coaching carousel plaguing college football, from Power 4 programs like LSU, Florida, and Penn State down to Sun Belt schools, exploring how unrealistic expectations and massive buyouts are reshaping the sport's landscape.

Discover why JMU's defensive adjustments and the transfer portal's impact could redefine college football's competitive balance this season.

0:00 Intro

1:32 Texas State's defensive struggles in first half

3:38 JMU's explosive second half scoring surge

6:47 Four consecutive second half shutouts for JMU

9:51 Can JMU make the College Football Playoff?

13:26 Comparing JMU to American Conference contenders

16:59 Sun Belt's lack of quality teams hurting playoff chances

20:37 Unrealistic expectations across college football programs

24:43 Power Four schools and playoff pressure

28:19 Transfer portal and coaching turnover concerns

32:26 Looking ahead to Marshall vs Coastal Carolina

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