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JMU is 7-2 after two straight overtime losses, and Bennett and Jack are back for the full recap of the Troy loss.

They start with Billy Napier’s apology for the team leaving before the alma mater, why the tradition matters to them, and what it says about the culture. Then they get into the offense. After scoring on its first three drives, JMU went 13 straight possessions without a point, and the hosts debate whether that’s a player problem or a coaching problem, starting with the overtime fourth-and-one play that Cam Aiken said he loved.

They also cover the five turnovers, why the student section emptied out early on Halloween, and the new must-win at Southern Miss. They break down a full Overreaction Corner, including the “pack of bears” idea and a very long take on whether the program is doomed. They also compare the reaction to Bob Chesney’s second loss in 2024 (the same complaints, with more vitriol), argue over whether this year’s team would beat the 2024 team, and run through the Sun Belt title game scenarios.

Plus: Bennett’s hot take, a look at the Southern Miss line, and a full men’s and women’s basketball recap after the opener loss to Miami (OH).

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: basketball season and the committee’s view of overtime 2:36 – The alma mater debate 4:56 – Napier’s apology 5:30 – 13 possessions in a row without a point 6:50 – The overtime fourth-and-one play 8:06 – The five turnovers vs. the coaching decisions 10:26 – Why the students left, and the Halloween Thursday 11:36 – A must-win at Southern Miss 12:09 – Overreaction Corner 17:24 – The “pack of bears” overreaction 18:46 – The two-QB debate and is JC Evans healthy? 22:01 – Oregon State’s meltdown 22:33 – The “good days are behind us” overreaction 24:43 – Same reactions as Chesney’s second loss in 2024 26:27 – Hot take: 2026 JMU would beat 2024 JMU 27:34 – Sun Belt title game scenarios 31:31 – Bennett’s EPA hot take 34:39 – Game on Paper’s Southern Miss projection 35:30 – Men’s basketball: Miami (OH) loss 39:21 – Women’s basketball 42:13 – Outro

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JMU has lost two straight in overtime. After falling at App State, the Dukes dropped a home game to Troy, finishing the loss with five turnovers and six penalties while getting shut out in the second half.

This week, Delvin Joyce skips the usual recap and breaks down four themes from the loss. JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee then answers your questions on the two-quarterback rotation, the interceptions and what changes next.

In this episode of To The House:

• Theme 1: An identity crisis. Delvin on the offense and the quarterback rotation, plus comparisons to 2024
• Theme 2: Self-inflicted wounds. Five turnovers, six offensive penalties, four false starts and a growing list of personal fouls and unsportsmanlike penalties
• Theme 3: Leadership and response. The late-game clock management, the fourth-and-1 decision in overtime, and who steps up in the locker room
• Theme 4: The road ahead. The Sun Belt East race, what a successful finish looks like, and why one game at a time matters
• Vad Lee, answering fan questions: whether two quarterbacks kills rhythm, who should start, a breakdown of Cam Coleman’s two interceptions and JC Evans’ pick six, and the bye-week question
• Delvin and Vad on the difference between a two-quarterback “system” and a “rotation”
• Take It To The House: football as a mirror, and how fans respond

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JMU lost 24-21 in overtime to Troy at home, its second straight overtime loss, and Bennett and Jack react right away in a bonus episode.

They break down the last two minutes of regulation: why Billy Napier let the clock run before calling timeouts, and why the Dukes took a Hail Mary instead of a ten-yard throw that would have put Morgan Suarez in range for a 40-yard field goal.

They also cover the overtime fourth-and-one call and the mid-drive quarterback change, why the 33-yard “kick line” was worse than a coin flip, the five turnovers and quarterbacks staring down receivers, and why this loss raises bigger questions about the coaching staff than the App State game did.

Plus: the team not staying for the alma mater and what Seth Cromwell’s night showed. The Dukes are 7-2 and head to Southern Miss on Thursday.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: reacting to the Troy loss 0:45 – Terrible game, and not staying for the alma mater 1:22 – The game-winning field goal and the iced kicker 2:16 – Why this was the most frustrating game of the year 3:42 – The end of regulation: first-and-ten with two timeouts 4:33 – The timeout timing debate 7:07 – Third-and-ten and the missed shot to Michael Scott 8:12 – Fourth-and-ten: why not take the throw to the sticks? 8:40 – Quarterbacks staring down receivers 11:29 – Overtime fourth-and-one and the QB switch 13:26 – How involved is Napier in the offense? 14:00 – The 33-yard “kick line” and Suarez’s numbers 16:35 – “This is stuff in Madden” 17:39 – Culture, discipline and the alma mater 20:24 – The final three games and fan trust 22:25 – The national statement they didn’t want to make 23:22 – Looking ahead to Southern Miss 24:12 – Overreactions 25:38 – The turnover bug 26:25 – Third-and-fifteen: why didn’t JMU stack the box? 28:05 – Undefeated in regulation (hang the banner) 28:49 – Shout-out to Seth Cromwell

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JMU gets a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt title game on Thursday night at home. This time Troy is 3-4, 1-2 SBC after a brutal stretch: a 33-6 loss to Louisiana and a home loss to previously winless ULM, which included a bizarre late lateral fumble.

Bennett and Jack explain why the Dukes (favored by about three touchdowns) should win big, starting with Troy’s quarterback play. Goose Crowder and Tucker Kilcrease have combined for roughly -12.9 expected points added against FBS opponents.

They also break down the matchup details: Troy’s strong run defense against JMU’s chance to attack through the air, a huge net field position edge for the Dukes (sixth nationally vs. 112th for Troy), and why JMU’s penalties and third-down problems could keep a blowout from happening. Plus: why this game is a must-have bounce-back after the App State loss.

Then it’s your listener questions on the pass rush, which App State loss hurt the most, which concerns have been fixed, the toughest test left on the schedule, and what Pettaway’s injury means for the backfield.

They finish with the Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em and a rundown of JMU sports.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: the Sun Belt title game rematch 0:30 – What went wrong for Troy (3-4) 1:15 – The ULM loss and the lateral fumble 2:05 – Is Troy angry or just devastated? 2:41 – Troy’s quarterback numbers: Crowder and Kilcrease 4:09 – Field goals, defense and the nerd numbers 5:49 – The short-week disadvantage for Troy 6:50 – How JMU wins: attack through the air 7:28 – Field position and special teams edge 7:56 – JMU’s penalties and third-down problems 10:06 – What a “get-back game” looks like 11:02 – Listener questions 11:21 – Ranking the App State losses (2022 vs. 2023) 12:48 – The pass rush and defensive play calling 13:41 – Which concerns have been fixed? 14:12 – The biggest test left and winning out 14:41 – Pettaway injury and Nick Herman 15:44 – Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em 19:09 – Thursday night plans and around JMU sports 20:29 – Monitoring the situation (the segment)

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Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down JMU’s heartbreaking 34-31 overtime loss at App State, the Dukes’ first defeat of the season.

They dig into a 2/15 third-down day, the two-quarterback debate between Cam Coleman and JC Evans, George Pettaway’s injury, the overtime trick play, and what it all means for the Sun Belt Championship race and a possible bowl matchup.

Then they preview Thursday night’s game against Troy and cover women’s soccer, men’s soccer, field hockey’s win over App State, and volleyball’s tough weekend. They also read fan reactions from Twitter and Instagram.

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & the first loss of the season 2:08 – Heckled in Boone: the in-person experience 4:08 – Offense breakdown: 423 yards, but 2-for-15 on third down 6:08 – Cam Coleman’s RPO decisions & George Pettaway’s injury 8:14 – The overtime trick play 10:20 – Blocked field goal & kicking struggles 12:18 – Sun Belt Championship implications & App State’s tiebreaker 14:09 – Bowl scenarios & the San Juan Bowl possibility 16:14 – Troy preview: what to expect Thursday night 18:34 – Troy’s run game & scouting report 20:33 – Cam Coleman vs. JC Evans: who should start? 23:41 – Is the two-QB system getting predictable? 25:42 – No continuity between offense, defense & special teams 27:59 – Women’s soccer: come-from-behind win over Coastal 30:06 – Men’s soccer: unbeaten run ends at Marshall 32:26 – Field hockey beats App State 34:32 – Field hockey outlook: Wake Forest, UMass & the MAC tournament 36:35 – Volleyball: swept by Georgia Southern 38:49 – Fan reactions: Twitter responses 42:23 – Pass rush struggles & blitz ideas 44:29 – More fan takes: “worst team to lose to” 46:21 – Instagram responses 48:12 – Play-calling debate & overtime strategy 50:31 – Short week, no bye & the toll on the team 52:37 – Duke of the Week

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JMU’s undefeated season is over. The Dukes lost at App State in overtime after Billy Napier chose to kick the extra point instead of going for two to win in regulation.

Bennett and Jack break down everything that went wrong, starting with why they dismissed App State on paper, and why a roster of FCS and D2 transfers looked rattled in the biggest road environment of its life.

They go through the two-point decision and the overtime play call, the first-half drive chart (too many punts and too few points), and the pass rush numbers that worry them (142 pressures but very few sacks). They also argue about whether JC Evans should play more in the two-quarterback system and whether JMU deserved to be in the playoff conversation in the first place. Then they run through the Sun Belt East and title game picture, why they’re ready to leave the Sun Belt’s fan bases behind, and a full Overreaction Corner built from 136 submissions. Plus: JMU Sports News tailgate plans for the Coastal game.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: the “poop curse” and who the account really is 1:17 – How we’re handling the loss 1:36 – We didn’t see this coming: dismissing App State 3:16 – The biggest moment this roster has ever played in 3:59 – Camden Coleman’s rough night 5:06 – JMU’s worst game, and still a chance to win in regulation 5:31 – The two-point conversion debate 9:05 – The first play of overtime 11:29 – Drive-chart breakdown: the first half 13:04 – Complementary football disappears 16:00 – Did JMU belong in the playoff conversation? 18:18 – Pass rush problems: pressures vs. sacks 22:56 – Big-picture takes and the cope 24:28 – “If you’d told me 7-1 in August...” 26:52 – Do what App State is afraid of 29:36 – The Sun Belt East and title game picture 31:03 – The case for more JC Evans 36:02 – Sun Belt fans and “on to the American” 38:07 – Sun Belt scenarios 39:13 – Overreaction Corner (136 submissions) 47:54 – JMU Sports News tailgate plans for the Coastal game 48:52 – “It’s a national story” and JMU’s overtime history 50:17 – Outro

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JMU’s perfect season ended in overtime in Boone. The Dukes fell to App State on Thursday night, their first loss of the season and the end of a 13-game Sun Belt winning streak.

JMU Hall of Famer Delvin Joyce breaks down the missed opportunities, what the defense did right, and what the loss means for the Sun Belt East and the playoff picture. Vad Lee joins to analyze Cam Coleman, JC Evans and the offense, and the show previews Thursday’s home game against Troy.

In this episode of To The House:

• Missed opportunities: JMU’s average first-half starting field position was the 37-yard line, but the offense went 0-for-8 on third down and managed only 14 first-half points
• JMU finished 2-for-15 on third down. Delvin’s case for getting Cole Keller more touches
• The defense forced App State to punt eight times. Why Delvin thinks it did enough to win, and where the pass rush and secondary fell short
• Turner Schmidt’s two sacks, and Patrick Rea's punting
• The 15-play, 71-yard drive that tied the game, and the choices in overtime
• Vad Lee: why he is not concerned about Cam Coleman or JC Evans, his view on the two interceptions, and why he still supports the two-quarterback system
• Delvin’s reaction to the post-game comments, and a look at the hate over JMU’s move to The American
• The Sun Belt East race and the college football playoff picture
• Troy preview: Goose Crowder, Donnie Smith and the keys to the game
• Take It To The House: a message on redemption and responding to a loss

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JMU is 7-0 and heads to Boone for its first Thursday night game of the year, with a short week and a lot of noise around the program.

Bennett and Jack break down App State (4-2, 1-1 in the Sun Belt), including the QB situation with Malachi Singleton banged up and Henry Hasselbeck coming off a 125-yard rushing game. They also look at why the Mountaineers’ advanced stats are underwhelming: App State ranks 104th nationally in adjusted EPA per play on offense. They explain why the real danger to JMU’s undefeated season is self-inflicted mistakes, and how a fast App State start could change the game.

Then it’s listener questions on the defensive line’s pressures vs. sacks, how the late bye week could help, a plan for a Sun Belt Championship Game meetup, the G6 playoff debate, how the two quarterbacks will be used in Boone, and whether JMU gets ranked with a win. Plus: the Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em, a rundown of JMU sports, and a big thank-you to our 1,000 YouTube subscribers.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU at App State on a short week 1:26 – The joke tweet that confused JMU fans 2:38 – We hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers 4:10 – App State preview: Singleton, Hasselbeck and the quick hits 5:18 – App State’s skill players: Chris Lofton and Sam Pickett 6:51 – The nerd numbers: adjusted EPA and ESPN SP+ 9:44 – How App State could win: a fast start and a tight Dukes team 11:23 – The brutal Thursday schedule stretch 12:02 – Listener questions 12:18 – Where did the D-line hype go? (Pressures vs. sacks) 12:53 – Does a late bye week help? (And planning for the Sun Belt title game) 15:45 – The G6 playoff debate 16:26 – Jesse LeGree’s “decision day” and Oregon State Twitter 18:48 – How JC Evans and Camden Coleman will be used in Boone 20:30 – Are college QB prospects getting worse? 22:45 – Will JMU finally get ranked? 23:44 – Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em 27:50 – Around JMU sports 30:56 – Outro

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Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down JMU’s 49-22 homecoming win over Georgia State, one of the loudest atmospheres Bridgeforth has seen in years.

They cover the two-quarterback system with JC Evans and Cam Coleman, George Pettaway’s fourth straight 100-yard Sun Belt game, Mikey Scott’s special teams impact, and a secondary that held Georgia State to 185 passing yards. Then they preview the short-week Thursday night trip to App State and run through women’s soccer, men’s soccer, field hockey, and a tough volleyball weekend. They also react to JMU’s 90-81 preseason basketball win over Richmond, and hit 1,000 YouTube subscribers live on air.

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & JMU’s 90-81 preseason win over Richmond 2:05 – Paul Jones, KJ Windham & free throw struggles 3:51 – Basketball outlook & pivot to football: 49-22 homecoming win 5:49 – An electric Bridgeforth atmosphere 7:39 – Crowd noise from the student section & the first night game 9:40 – Offense: 515 yards & the two-QB system 11:43 – Defense Review 13:52 – JC Evans’ passing & rushing threat 15:42 – Secondary steps up: 185 passing yards allowed 18:01 – George Pettaway’s 119 yards & Mikey Scott’s kick return 19:59 – Mikey Scott’s touchdown & Corey Scott’s one-handed catch 21:41 – Defensive standouts 23:43 – Amar Thomas’ return & short-week concerns 25:52 – App State preview: Malachi Singleton & Henry Hasselbeck 27:44 – App State’s run game & staying healthy 29:49 – The onside kick & little things that win games 31:50 – Kicking in the wind 33:35 – Streamers, wind chaos & game-day memories 35:35 – Women’s soccer recap: Jenny Lackey’s 13 goals 37:47 – Lackey’s is unreal & men’s soccer’s unbeaten run 41:55 – Soccer schedules & field hockey’s win streak 43:50 – Volleyball: App State sweep & the controversial call 45:38 – Volleyball: what needs to improve 47:26 – Spreading the offense beyond Kennedy Lewis 49:16 – Halloween costume talk 51:09 – The American Conference move, one week later 52:08 – Content recap & midterm season 56:17 – Duke of the Week & closing thoughts

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JMU is 7-0, and Bennett and Jack are trying not to think about the College Football Playoff (Bennett is failing).

They break down the win over Georgia State with advanced stats, including 81st-percentile EPA per play and 90th-percentile yards per play. They explain how the defense shut down the Sun Belt’s second-best team, and why JMU’s strength of record ranks 23rd while its strength of schedule ranks among the worst in the country.

They also cover why the two-quarterback system works this year, with JC Evans’ last two games and Camden Coleman’s growth as a runner.

Plus: Jack’s hot take that Cole Keller will be one of the first three tight ends drafted in the NFL, Michael Scott’s case as the greatest player of the FBS era, a deep dive into JMU’s pass rush, and a full Overreaction Corner. The App State game is next.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU beats Richmond 90-81 in a basketball exhibition 1:34 – Bennett is thinking about the playoff (he said he wouldn’t) 2:29 – Strength of record vs. strength of schedule 6:27 – Jack’s CFP stance vs. Bennett’s “thrill of the chase” 7:14 – The broadcast crew’s strange timeout and “middle eight” talk 7:57 – Advanced stats: JMU’s most complete performance of the year 11:21 – JC Evans, Camden Coleman and why the two-QB system works 14:34 – Weapons everywhere: Corey Scott, Michael Scott, Cole Keller 15:48 – Hot take: Cole Keller goes in the first three tight ends drafted 17:35 – Cromwell, Miles Halbert and Ernest Willor’s two sacks 22:28 – “Written by a drunk JMU fan”: the 5-year run 29:44 – Napier’s substitution trick and the surprise onside kick 32:39 – Secondary progress and why pressures aren’t turning into sacks 37:44 – Overreaction Corner 49:11 – Is Michael Scott the greatest JMU player of the FBS era? 53:23 – Unranked at 7-0 and the 24-team playoff 55:39 – Hot take: the American should pay JMU’s exit fee

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JMU is 7-0. The Dukes beat Georgia State 49-22 on homecoming weekend, piling up 515 yards while holding the Panthers to their lowest point total of the season. JMU is the only seven-win team in the country and is still unranked.

JMU Hall of Famer Delvin Joyce breaks down the win, and fellow Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins to analyze Cam Coleman, JC Evans and the two-quarterback system. They also react to JMU’s move to The American and preview Thursday night at App State.

In this episode of To The House:

• Defense: three sacks, two big fourth-down stops, DJ Kelly’s interception and Georgia State’s lowest passing total of the season
• Mikey Scott’s 76-yard kickoff return and touchdown
• Scar Harrison’s 42-yard catch
• George Pettaway’s 14 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown, and Seth Cromwell’s physical touchdown run
• Vad Lee: why Cam Coleman is “the quarterback we need,” how JC Evans is a “chess move,” and why JMU should stick with two quarterbacks
• Vad’s take on the move to The American, plus his shout-out to the tight ends
• Delvin’s reaction to leaving the Sun Belt for The American
• Special teams: the mass-substitution punt wrinkle, Morgan Suarez’s perfect onside kick and the missed field goals
• Toting the Mail: your App State questions, plus the hardest hit Delvin ever took
• App State preview: Henry Hasselbeck, Malachi Singleton, Caleb Sandstrom and the keys to the game
• What You Talking About, Willis
• Take It To The House: an open letter to the American Conference

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Georgia State was supposed to be the snooze fest of JMU’s homecoming week, and now it might be the Dukes’ toughest test of the month.

Bennett and Jack break down why the Panthers (4-1) are a real threat. Georgia State ranks 12th nationally in pass EPA, and QB Cam Brown, a former Texas Tech quarterback, has 13 touchdowns and one interception. They also explain how the matchup sets Georgia State’s elite pass defense against its weak run defense, and why George Petaway could have a huge day against one of the nation’s worst teams at allowing explosive runs.

Then Brady Weiler of Panther Talk joins the show to explain how Georgia State went from the worst defense in the FBS to a Sun Belt East contender. He covers Dell McGee’s new portal strategy, a pass rush with 19 sacks in five games, the offensive playmakers to know, and the two things that decide whether the Panthers can win in Harrisonburg: stopping the run and not turning the ball over.

After the interview, it’s the Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em, with score predictions for JMU-Georgia State, followed by a rundown of the JMU sports scene: soccer, volleyball, field hockey and a Chase DeLauter shoutout.

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Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce react to the breaking news that James Madison is leaving the Sun Belt for the American Conference.

They weigh what it means for the College Football Playoff path, the rivalries JMU leaves behind (especially App State), and the stadium expansion timeline. Then they recap JMU’s first-ever win in Statesboro, George Pettaway’s big day, the return of JC Evans, and a secondary that needs work. They also preview homecoming against Georgia State and run through volleyball, soccer, and field hockey.

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & breaking news: JMU headed to the American Conference 1:32 – Reactions: how fast everything is changing at JMU 3:41 – Right move? Rivalries lost vs. new opportunities 5:41 – The American’s College Football Playoff path 7:30 – Why App State is the rivalry they’ll miss most 9:25 – What JMU needs to accomplish before the move 11:15 – Will JMU keep its identity in the American? 13:29 – Bridgeforth Stadium expansion timeline 15:11 – Georgia Southern recap: JMU’s first win in Statesboro 17:02 – Game atmosphere & George Pettaway’s 151-yard day 18:42 – Cam Coleman’s second-half turnaround & JC Evans’ return 20:43 – The three-headed running back room 22:28 – Two-QB system & Cole Keller’s 56-yard touchdown 24:37 – An “adversity win”: what the close game revealed 26:19 – Secondary breakdown 28:36 – Pass rush struggles & blitz ideas for Robert Bala 30:46 – Georgia State homecoming preview 32:50 – Penalties & discipline concerns 34:45 – Homecoming uniform nostalgia 36:43 – Keys to victory vs. Georgia State 41:02 – Volleyball: Marshall split & road struggles 44:41 – Volleyball preview: App State showdown 46:44 – Women’s soccer: first place in the Sun Belt 48:59 – Men’s soccer turnaround 51:05 – Field hockey’s win streak 54:42 – Fan poll: reactions to the American move 56:31 – College sports pace of change & exit fees 58:20 – Baseball, basketball & the media buzz 1:00:15 – Basketball excitement & Duke of the Week 1:03:51 – Closing thoughts

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JMU is leaving the Sun Belt for the American Conference, and Bennett and Jack break down everything behind the move.

They cover the reported $23 million entry fee funded by corporate sponsors and private donors, why media rights revenue could roughly triple, and how the timeline could work, with JMU in the American no later than July 1, 2028. They also explain why the American turned JMU down in 2022 and why this time it said yes.

They also get into what the move means for football, basketball and the playoff conversation, the Sun Belt fans’ “we made you” reaction, a road trip comparison of the Sun Belt’s small towns and the American’s big cities, and what happens next with the American’s odd number of teams. They confirm that JMU stays eligible for the postseason while it’s in the Sun Belt and that the Liberty series is unaffected.

Plus: your listener questions on realignment, a quick look at the Georgia Southern win and the secondary, and Overreaction Corner.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU is headed to the American Conference 2:11 – The worst performance of the season and a very convenient announcement 3:40 – Secondary concerns and the homecoming game vs. Georgia State 5:01 – Why App State fans are the angriest 6:28 – Exit fees, the $23M entry fee and the move timeline 7:41 – Which sports are moving (and why field hockey stays in the Mac) 8:29 – Why the American said no in 2022 and yes now 10:41 – The P4 ambition behind the move 13:27 – What the Sun Belt looks like without JMU 15:08 – TV exposure and the ESPN deal 17:26 – Men’s basketball and the KenPom gap 18:26 – Media rights: from about $2.5M to about $7M 21:05 – Building a national résumé 23:54 – Why JMU is moving fast, and who else wants out 27:56 – Postseason eligibility and the Liberty series 31:19 – Road trips: Hattiesburg and Troy vs. New Orleans and Philly 40:04 – Responding to Sun Belt fans: “we made you” 46:10 – Student fees, terrible realignment maps and burner account “sources” 49:42 – What the American does next (Miami (OH), Liberty, UConn) 51:58 – Listener questions 1:03:18 – Overreaction Corner 1:11:37 – Wrap-up and Georgia State preview

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This podcast was recorded prior to the news that JMU was leaving the Sun Belt and joining The American. For full coverage of the move, be sure to follow @JMUSportsNews on all social platforms, check out JMUSportsNews.com and most importantly subscribe to the JMU Sports News Network for the latest podcasts covering the move coming later this week.

JMU finally did it. The Dukes beat Georgia Southern in Statesboro for the first time in program history to improve to 6-0. They are now one of only nine undefeated teams left in the country.

Delvin Joyce breaks down the win and previews homecoming against Georgia State.

In this episode of To The House:

• JMU’s first win in Statesboro: a weather delay, a 10-6 halftime deficit, and the one-second field goal that stood as the margin of victory
• George Petaway’s 21 carries for 151 yards and the offensive line’s dominance up front
• JC Evans’ 57-yard fourth-and-1 touchdown pass to Cole Keller, who finished with 4 catches for 108 yards
• A 14-play, 82-yard drive that ate more than seven minutes in the fourth quarter
• Concerns in the secondary after Georgia Southern QB Max Johnson threw for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns
• A special interview with Georgia State University president Brian Blake
• A full Georgia State preview: Cameron Brown, Xavier Iskillion, Hugh Jackson’s offense and the keys to the game
• What You Talking About, Willis: Reddit CFB’s “undefeated” Group of 6 list
• Take It To The House: a tribute to John Paul Macri

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JMU has never won in Statesboro, and this week's forecast could make the game a mud-soaked slog. Bennett and Jack start with a special weather edition of the podcast, then use the numbers to show why JMU should win, including the Dukes' top-30 passing efficiency, Georgia Southern's weak secondary, and a big special teams and field position gap.

Then Brian Stone of the Warm Weather Fans Podcast (and a former Georgia Southern beat writer) joins to break down the Eagles' season: the Clay Helton frustration, quarterback Max Johnson's improvement, the defensive and special teams problems, and the only ways he sees Georgia Southern pulling the upset. Brian also gives his Sun Belt East and West champion picks and his biggest surprises of the season.

Plus: listener questions on JMU "living rent-free" in other fan bases, how to keep students from leaving at halftime, and how the transfer portal affects this roster. Bennett explains what voting in the AP poll is really like, then the guys break down strength of record vs. strength of schedule. They finish with the Sun Belt Weekly Pick 'Em and a roundup of JMU sports.

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Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down JMU's 45-17 win over Marshall, the Dukes' first victory over the Thundering Herd in Harrisonburg since joining the Sun Belt.

They cover George Pettaway's 206-yard breakout, Cam Coleman's efficient day, Corey Scott's viral touchdown, and DJ Kelly's two-interception performance.

Then they preview the huge road test at Georgia Southern, where JMU has never won, and run through volleyball, soccer, and field hockey.

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & reacting to the 45-17 win over Marshall 2:07 – "Meat left on the bone?" The second-half scoring drought 4:15 – Students leaving early & the stadium expansion debate 6:23 – Defense dominates: holding Del Rio Wilson in check 8:36 – Cam Coleman's performance & turnover-free play 12:11 – Cam's near-misses & George Pettaway's 206-yard game 14:04 – Running back room: 310 rushing yards 16:04 – Corey Scott's viral touchdown & the receiver room 17:41 – Family Weekend weather & MRD game-day stories 19:28 – A Purple Perspective fan encounter & offensive line recap 21:49 – Defense: Marshall's QB injury & Robert Bala's scheme 25:34 – Pass rush, linebackers & discipline flags 27:20 – DJ Kelly's two-INT game & the bend-don't-break defense 31:02 – Mikey Scott, special teams & Pat Ray's punting 32:46 – The blocked field goal 34:22 – Georgia Southern preview: JMU's Statesboro struggles 36:05 – Scouting Georgia Southern QB Max Johnson 40:09 – Keys to victory 42:30 – Pressuring a stationary quarterback 44:29 – Volleyball recap: Kennedy Lewis' 31-kill game 48:22 – Women's soccer recap 52:06 – Men's soccer recap 53:52 – Field hockey recap 56:11 – Fall sports records & Duke of the Week 1:00:13 – Fan engagement shoutout: the "Rattlin' Bog" 1:02:06 – Closing thoughts & Georgia State homecoming preview

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JMU is 5-0 (and 5-0 against the spread) after a 45-17 win over Marshall, and Bennett and Jack are asking the question fans keep raising: why does the offense go quiet after halftime? They break down the success rate by quarter, JMU's top-10 national ranking in game control, and why "playoff brain" might be breaking the fan base.

Plus: George Pettaway's 206-yard breakout, a deep dive into the defense's EPA numbers and explosive plays allowed, what JC Evans' return means for Camden Coleman, and a full Overreaction Corner. Next up is Georgia Southern.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: JMU is 5-0 and the third quarters are a problem 1:10 – Is "playoff brain" breaking the JMU fan base? 2:24 – Success rate by quarter: how bad is the drop-off? 3:54 – Game control: JMU is top 10 nationally 5:24 – Marshall recap: 45-17 after trailing for the first time all season 7:02 – George Pettaway's 206-yard day 10:15 – Advanced stats: elite EPA defense, but too many explosive plays 14:42 – Georgia Southern forecast: rain favors the run game 15:15 – Three-and-outs and why blowouts feel boring 21:03 – Why the backups play so much in the second half 24:55 – JC Evans' return vs. Camden Coleman's hot streak 27:42 – Hot take: is Chesney a bad developer of talent? 30:33 – Cam Coleman's Richmond history and why he won't get benched 33:45 – Overreaction Corner 43:48 – Marshall fans and the "poached coach" debate 53:35 – Wrap-up and Georgia Southern preview

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JMU is 5-0 and 2-0 in Sun Belt play after a 45-17 win over Marshall on Family Weekend. Delvin Joyce breaks down the win: JMU trailed for the first time all season, then answered with 28 straight points behind a viral Corey Scott touchdown, a 206-yard day from George Pettaway, and two interceptions from DJ Kelly.

Then JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show to talk about Cam Coleman's demeanor, the second-half slowdowns, and the quarterback question heading to Georgia Southern.

Plus: Toting the Mail is back, with listener questions on Pettaway's Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year case, roster depth, and the penalties.

Delvin then previews Saturday's road game at Georgia Southern and closes with a Take It To The House inspired by Ryan Holiday's Discipline Is Destiny and Ego Is the Enemy.

In this episode:

• Family Weekend recap and JMU's first deficit of the season
• Corey Scott's play that's going viral, and what made it special
• George Pettaway's breakout: 206 yards and two touchdowns
• DJ Kelly's two interceptions and the "bend, don't break" defense
• Vad Lee on Cam Coleman's mindset, halftime adjustments, and the QB question
• Toting the Mail: Pettaway's award case, roster depth, penalties, and more
• Georgia Southern preview: Max Johnson, the Wes Bryan package, and Delvin's keys to the game
• Take It To The House: why discipline matters most when you're winning

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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.

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