Power Four threatens Group of Five playoff access as college football evolves. Will the Sun Belt’s rising stars find a path to the postseason with shifting rankings and playoff rules?

Dave Schultz spotlights the brewing battle between Power Four conferences and Group of Five programs, exploring how JMU and Tulane’s recent successes impact enrollment and national profile.

The episode covers playoff expansion drama, Notre Dame’s top-12 guarantee, and the looming possibility of a G5-only playoff.

The Sun Belt faces unprecedented transfer portal activity, with teams like Appalachian State and Georgia State losing key quarterbacks and playmakers. Insightful analysis on NIL deals, coaching changes, and guardrails for player movement paints a vivid picture of this turbulent period.

Basketball updates, including Coastal Carolina’s win and upcoming Sun Belt matchups, round out the latest developments.

Which teams will adapt—and which stars will step up—as the college football power dynamic shifts?

00:00 "USC-ND Playoff Debate"

03:12 "Playoff Bias and Power Teams"

07:26 G5 Championship Debate

13:22 Arkansas State Football Update

17:57 "G5: Football's Development Pipeline"

20:24 "Ravens, Henry, and FanDuel"

22:30 "Commitment to Leadership and Integrity"

28:33 College Football's Expansion Challenges

29:26 "Happy Tuesday, Talk Soon!"

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JMU Dukes refuse to fold against the Oregon Ducks, covering the spread in a hard-fought showdown. Can JMU’s resilience set the tone for Sun Belt teams in future playoff spots?

Dave Schultz recaps how Alonza Barnett III and Wayne Knight stood out despite facing a high-powered Oregon squad led by Dante Moore, spotlighting crucial moments like the Dukes’ 99-yard touchdown drive and Oregon’s relentless ground attack.

The episode tackles the ongoing debate of playing in versus playing for a championship, with insights into the exposure and significance of Group of Five (G5) teams reaching the College Football Playoff.

Schultz also brings Sun Belt basketball into focus, highlighting Texas State’s comeback victory, Georgia State’s statement win over App State, and Georgia Southern’s seven-game hot streak.

Key stats, clutch performances, and what these results mean for teams like JMU, Tulane, and more—all are broken down here.

00:00 JMU Falls to Oregon

06:07 Oregon QB's NFL Draft Dilemma

06:59 JMU's Journey and Oregon Insight

12:51 "Playoff Underdogs and Title Odds"

14:59 College Football Publicity & Upsets

16:48 "G5 Team Playoff Breakthrough"

22:50 "Second Chance Points Key"

24:27 Georgia State Defeats App

28:03 "Cajuns Snap 10-Game Skid"

30:29 "Bench Impact in Hoops Action"

33:53 "Christmas Episode Plans"

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Arkansas State edges Missouri State in an Xbox Bowl thriller, holding off a furious fourth-quarter rally to win 34-28. Jaylen Raynor shines with three touchdown passes, while Corey Rucker caps his collegiate career with a 166-yard, six-catch masterpiece, including a highlight-reel 71-yard TD.

The Red Wolves’ defense, led by an exhausting eight sacks, managed to withstand Missouri State’s late surge despite being on the field for nearly 40 minutes. Is Arkansas State building a winning culture under Butch Jones—or merely hanging on?

Dave Schultz breaks down the game’s wild stats and discusses key offseason questions, including Raynor’s future and the looming transfer portal movement.

Plus, catch breakdowns of Ragin’ Cajuns basketball’s woes, Quannas White’s heated ejection, and Sun Belt hoops matchups to watch.

Can the Cajuns bounce back from a dismal start, and who are the true contenders rising in Sun Belt basketball?

00:00 Arkansas State Wins Wild Game

05:42 "Never Apologize for Winning"

08:15 "Ragin' Cajuns: Wins, Losses Balance"

14:04 Southern Miss Game Controversy

19:45 Sun Belt Preview & Betting Tips

25:45 "Chanukah, Travel, and JMU Updates"

27:51 JMU vs. Oregon Preview

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