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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