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JMU is massively favored heading into its home matchup with Marshall, and Bennett and Jack break down why the Thundering Herd's flashy 3-1 record is hiding one of the worst defenses in the country. They dig into QB Carlos Del Rio Wilson's standout season, debate whether this could still be a "signature win" for Marshall despite the numbers, and run through the full Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em. Plus: Marshall beat writer Tyler Kennett (HD Media/The Herald-Dispatch) joins the show to break down what's actually gone wrong for the Thundering Herd, why Del Rio Wilson has been the engine of the offense, and what it would take for Marshall to pull off the upset in Harrisonburg. Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials ️Check out Tyler's work: The Herald-Dispatch / HD Media / @TylerKennett Help us hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers — subscribe and share with a fellow Duke! #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 is 4-0 and hasn't trailed all season after blowing out Old Dominion, and Bennett and Jack are officially bullish. They break down the advanced success-rate numbers from the win (including a wild first-quarter-to-second-quarter drop-off), debate whether this team is head and shoulders above the rest of the Sun Belt, and get into the bigger-picture conference realignment conversation that's heating up around the program. Plus: Billy Napier's latest comments on the Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans quarterback situation, a defensive coordinator soundbite comparing the unit to the Seahawks, and a full round of Overreaction Corner from last night's win. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU is 4-0 and hasn't trailed all season 2:38 – Breaking down the ODU win by the numbers 4:19 – The wild success-rate drop-off from Q1 to Q2 9:28 – Quick break 10:09 – Sun Belt realignment talk: does JMU have any quality wins left on the schedule? 26:52 – Quick break 27:04 – Overreaction Corner 41:47 – Napier on Marshall, the Coleman/Evans QB situation & DC Robert Bala's Seahawks comment 45:07 – Final thoughts: the schedule, the playoff picture & 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 Marshall — featuring beat writer Tyler Kennett — drops Thursday. 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.

Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down JMU's 46-20 rivalry win at ODU — a historic 9-sack defensive performance, Cam Coleman's four-touchdown day, and thoughts on JC Evans' return. Then they dig into a Marshall preview loaded with Sun Belt East implications, plus a big weekend across volleyball, men's and women's soccer, field hockey, and cross country. New episodes of Purple Perspective every week — subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. Timestamps: 0:00 – Weekend recap & intro 2:02 – Reacting to the 46-20 win over ODU 4:05 – JMU's historic 9-sack defensive performance 6:04 – Cam Coleman's 4-touchdown passing day 9:56 – JC Evans update & QB competition 11:59 – Running back roo 13:35 – Wide receiver room depth 15:35 – Mikey Scott's special teams weapon status 17:29 – Offensive line performance 19:25 – Secondary depth 21:17 – Penalty discipline & miscommunication issues 23:34 – Linebackers 25:46 – Coaching talk: Billy Napier & "Sunbelt Billy" 28:12 – Offensive tempo & time of possession 30:15 – Family Weekend tickets & fan expectations 32:17 – Fan hot takes: Twitter reactions 36:02 – CFP & Group of 6 playoff talk 37:47 – Marshall preview: rivalry history & stakes 39:40 – Marshall's roster breakdown 41:43 – Marshall QB Del Rio Wilson scouting report 45:36 – Keys to victory vs. Marshall 47:20 – Marshall's defense & run game matchup 49:46 – Fall sports: volleyball recap 51:37 – Men's soccer recap 53:33 – Women's soccer recap 57:30 – Field hockey & cross country recap 59:09 – Duke of the Week & closing thoughts #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.

JMU went to Norfolk and dominated Old Dominion 46-20, extending the Dukes' win streak over Virginia opponents to 24 straight, a run that dates back to 2015. Delvin Joyce breaks down the win: nine sacks, a defense that held ODU's running game to 14 yards, four touchdown passes from Cam Coleman, and a breakout day for wide receiver Jeremiah Harrison. Then JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show to break down Coleman's performance and the QB-receiver connection that's still developing. Plus: a full Marshall preview ahead of Saturday's home game at Bridgeforth, a "What You Talking About, Willis" on JMU's supposed conference realignment overtures, and a Take It To The House on the strange power of being unrated. In this episode: Recap of JMU's 46-20 win at Old Dominion The 9-sack defensive performance and Bam Jackson's emergence as the defense's leader Cam Coleman's four-touchdown day and the wind's role in the second-half slowdown Standout performances from Jeremiah Harrison, Cole Keller, and George Petaway Vad Lee on Coleman's pre-snap reads, the receiver timing issues, and where the QB battle stands What You Talking About, Willis: the American Conference realignment chatter Marshall preview: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Xavion Turner-Bradshaw, and Delvin's three key questions Take It To The House: what it means to be unrated Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. We're closing in on 1,000 subscribers, and a giveaway is coming when we get there. 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 #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #SunBeltFootball #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #VadLee #CamdenColeman #MarshallFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU heads into conference play against Old Dominion, and Bennett and Jack break down why the Monarchs' defense is legit but their offense has been one of the worst in the Sun Belt through three weeks. They dig into the ODU quarterback situation, JMU's tendency to let teams hang around after fast starts, and answer a full mailbag on wide receiver usage, the schedule's brutal three-week Thursday stretch, and whether Cam Coleman keeps the job once JC Evans is fully healthy. Plus: the full Rapid Fire Sun Belt Weekly Pick 'Em for every game on the slate. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: the Royal Rivalry & the Oyster Bowl explained 7:29 – Scouting Old Dominion: a legit defense, a broken offense 13:04 – Does this game set the tone for the rest of the season? 16:35 – Listener Qs: why can't JMU pull away early? 20:07 – Wide receiver room: who's actually WR1 and WR2? 21:39 – Could this team be better than last year's? 22:00 – The 3-week Thursday game gauntlet, explained 24:02 – Biggest surprise through 3 games & the Coleman/Evans QB question 25:19 – Mailbag: tackling, the Sun Belt's depth & fan travel shoutouts 26:22 – Rapid Fire Sun Belt Weekly Pick 'Em 27:56 – Outro Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials Help us hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers — subscribe and share! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU picked up its first-ever win in the Pacific time zone, knocking off San Diego State on the road. Bennett and Jack break down the advanced stats — including where JMU ranks nationally on defense and offensively within the Sun Belt — debate whether this team belongs in the "Boise State of the East" tier, and dig into why JMU keeps leaving points on the board despite winning by multiple scores nearly every week. Plus: full Overreaction Corner with your funniest 2 AM post-game takes, and a look ahead to the Royal Rivalry showdown with Old Dominion. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU wins in the Pacific time zone 1:59 – Off-script concerns: is this team just good? 5:02 – Tier talk: is JMU the "Boise State of the East"? 6:39 – Advanced stats breakdown from the SDSU win 7:06 – Cam Coleman's performance & the early play-of-the-year candidate 10:59 – Offensive line injuries & snap count breakdown 17:28 – Previewing Old Dominion's defense 28:58 – Quick break 29:21 – Overreaction Corner: your best 2 AM takes 46:09 – Other JMU sports: volleyball & Coach Steinbrecker's 300th win 47:07 – Wrap-up & looking ahead to the Royal Rivalry vs. ODU 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 Old Dominion drops 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 went out to San Diego State and got a huge road win, 26-13, snapping the Aztecs' seven-game home winning streak and setting a new program record for longest regular-season road trip in JMU history. Delvin Joyce breaks down everything he learned about this team through three games — the offense, the "bend, don't break" identity of Robert Bala's defense, and what Billy Napier's coaching style is starting to look like. Then, JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show with a bold take: even when JC Evans is healthy, he believes it's still Cam Coleman's job. Plus, a full preview of this week's rivalry matchup at Old Dominion, another edition of "What You Talking About, Willis," and a Take It To The House reflection from Delvin's whirlwind week in San Diego. In this episode: Recap of JMU's 26-13 win at San Diego State Five things Delvin learned about this team through three games Vad Lee breaks down Cam Coleman's performance and gives his QB battle verdict Robert Bala's "bend, don't break" defensive identity Is Billy Napier more Cignetti or more Chesney? Players coming into focus: Cole Keller, Nikkea Jackson, Ken Willis, and more Old Dominion preview: keys to the game, players to watch What You Talking About, Willis: the Mountain West Conference's FBS history fumble Take It To The House: why you shouldn't wait for "someday" 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.

JMU heads west for a 10 PM kickoff against San Diego State, and Bennett and Jack have a lot to unpack before it. They dig into a full mailbag of listener questions, including the Camden Coleman vs. Arrington Maiden debate, the pass rush, and Nick Herman's role in the backfield — then run through the full Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em. To close it out, San Diego State insider Andre Haghverdian (East Village Times, host of the SDSU Podcast) joins the show to break down the Aztecs' identity on offense and defense, the QB situation at SDSU, X-factors to watch, and what kind of atmosphere JMU should expect at Snapdragon Stadium. Got a take or a question? Email us: [email protected] Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials ️ Check out Andre's work: The SDSU Podcast & East Village Times (@EVT_News) 10 PM kickoff Saturday — subscribe so you don't miss the recap. 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 87-3 blowout of Wagner — Mikey Scott's historic special teams performance, the QB situation after JC Evans' injury, and a defense that hit hard but still has questions in the secondary. Then they preview the biggest test of the season so far: a cross-country trip to San Diego State. Plus a full fall sports roundup and a fan Q&A covering nine hot takes from Twitter and Instagram. New episodes of Purple Perspective every week — subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. Timestamps: 0:00 – Recapping the 87-3 win, prediction check-in 3:31 – Fan engagement experience & pregame traditions 11:44 – Third quarter traditions & AD Matt Roan story 15:34 – QB situation: JC Evans injury update 17:51 – Cam Coleman's performance breakdown 19:47 – Arrington Maiden's big day 23:53 – Running back room: Nick Herman & George Pettaway 25:39 – Mikey Scott's record-setting special teams day 31:42 – Defensive line pressure & pass rush 33:46 – Linebackers & secondary tackling 35:46 – Special teams MVP talk 39:24 – Coaching decisions: trick plays & play calling 41:27 – Defensive play calling breakdown 43:33 – San Diego State preview: team comparison 45:16 – Late kickoff & keys to victory 49:07 – Run defense & defensive identity questions 52:50 – Travel logistics to California 54:41 – Fall sports roundup: volleyball 56:53 – Women's soccer & men's soccer recap 1:04:12 – Fall sports support & attendance push 1:08:31 – Duke of the Week 1:10:26 – Fan Q&A: Twitter & Instagram reactions 1:18:18 – Closing thoughts & season-long attendance plea #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.

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.