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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 nu...

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.

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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...

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 Ric...

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 a...

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.

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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...

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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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” reacti...

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.

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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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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.

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Recapping the 87-3 win, predic...

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...

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 Sa...

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 fo...

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.

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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...

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.

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Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce break down the entire JMU football roster ahead of Week 1 against Liberty — the QB battle between JC Evans and Cam Coleman, a stacked wide receiver room, defensive line depth, and their record predictions for the Billy Napier era.

Plus: Duke of the Week, a marching band story and more!

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Timestamps: 0:00 – Back to school, marching band game-day tradition 2:15 – Attending vs. working games this season 4:44 – New coaching staff & Sun Belt Championship expectations 6:58 – Uniform nostalgia & the case for black helmet...

It's finally game week! Bennett and Jack break down Billy Napier's deliberately vague press conference answer on the JMU starting quarterback, comparing this year's Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans battle to the 2023 Barnett/McCloud competition.

Then they scout Liberty's own murky quarterback situation, break down what the Flames actually have in the trenches, and introduce Bennett's new concept for the season: the "G6 Vampire" team — plus a full Sunbelt pick 'em predicting who's a vampire, who's an anti-vampire, and who just stinks.

Chapter Markers 0:00 – Intro: it's game week 2:00 – News or Snooze: Charles Huff, Marshall & Bob Chesne...

JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee is back on To the House just days before his induction into the JMU Sports Hall of Fame, and he and Delvin Joyce are breaking down everything ahead of Saturday's season opener against Liberty. Vad gives his pick in the JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman quarterback battle, the two dig into what would raise expectations for this JMU team, they tote the mail with fan questions and concerns, and they break down Liberty's roster overhaul under Jamey Chadwell.

Plus, Delvin closes the show with a special Hall of Fame week edition...

Bennett has officially flipped from doom to full delusional optimism, and he's got the film study to back it up. He and Jack break down what ETSU's tape reveals about new OC Cam Aiken's offense, dig into the latest Camden Coleman vs. JC Evans press conferences for QB battle clues, and dive into what Dave Riggert and Curt Dudley have been hinting at from practice — from the secondary questions to Frankie Tinilau's move to guard.

Plus: a breakdown of new DC's background at Alabama and Southern Utah, big takeaways from the Bill Simmons/Bob Chesney interview (including th...

Delvin Joyce is back solo for Episode 2 of To the House Season 3, and this one is all about the new-look JMU defense under first-year defensive coordinator Robert Bala.

Delvin breaks down what to expect schematically, the three biggest questions Bala has to answer before September 5th, and the anchor players stepping up to replace a defense that finished top-5 nationally last season.

Plus, Delvin sits down with former NFL wide receiver and Liberty University alum James McKnight for an exclusive interview ahead of JMU's season opener against the Flames, answers your questions in "Toting the...

Bennett and Jack are back for Year 9 of the JMU Sports News Podcast — and there's a lot to get into.

They rant on the fall wedding discourse taking over college football media, call out On3 and Bud Elliott for ignoring G6 programs, and break down why national perception still doesn't respect JMU's schedule or last year's Oregon result.

Plus: what actually defines a successful Year 1 for Billy Napier, a look back at some of the show's worst-ever takes (RIP 2018 Mike Houston "greatest team ever" take), Liberty week one starting lineup predictions, and a rundown of th...

Welcome to the very first episode of Purple Perspective, the newest show under the JMU Sports News umbrella! Hosts Daeshon Joyce and Jack "Kutzy" Kutz break down everything JMU fall sports (minus football — that gets its own episode) and check in on former Dukes making noise in NFL preseason.

Daeshon and Jack cover women's soccer's Sunbelt preseason favorite status behind returning Player of the Year Ginny Lackey, a field hockey program moving on from longtime head coach Christy Morgan, a stacked volleyball squad and even sneak in an early look at JMU's loaded wide receiver room.

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Season 3 of To the House is HERE, and Delvin Joyce is kicking it off with a loaded episode. Vad Lee is stepping back from full-time hosting duties (congrats on the JMU Hall of Fame induction, Vad!), but Delvin is bringing the heat solo — breaking down the Billy Napier era, the JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman quarterback battle, a stacked skill-position group, and a full schedule breakdown for the Dukes' 2026 season.

Plus, the debut of "Toting the Mail" — Delvin answers your questions live on the show.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome to Season 3 + why Vad Lee is stepping back

Billy Napier just confirmed it — the JMU quarterback competition is a two-man race between JC Evans and Camden Coleman, and Bennett and Jack break down who has the edge, what Napier's press conference language is really telling us, and why Kells Bush showed up to camp 30 pounds lighter.

Then it's time for the 2026 Take Purge — over 80 listener-submitted bold predictions plus our own spiciest takes on the Dukes' season, Napier's future, the schedule, and more.

️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro & Kells Bush's 30-lb camp transformation 2:06 – Napier confirms the QB battle is down to two 3:30 – JC Evans vs. Camden Coleman: film breakdo...

Fall camp is officially underway in Harrisonburg, and Jack Fitzpatrick and Bennett Conlin are breaking down everything you need to know before the Dukes open the season.

They dig into the quarterback battle between Cam Coleman and JC Evans, unpack new offensive coordinator Cam Aiken's winding path from ETSU to a secret Ole Miss playoff stint, and sort through an unusually messy offseason of roster news — including the Mychal McMullin mystery, KD Mosley's dismissed charges, and Terell Thomas quietly leaving the team.

From there, it's a full preview of the Liberty showdown in Week 1: the sp...

In this conversation, Phil Steele joins Bennett Conlin to break down James Madison University Football's 2026 outlook, from JC Evans and the revamped offense to a deep defensive front and one of the Sun Belt’s most intriguing schedules.

Steele explains why JMU Football's supporting cast could help JC Evans (or whoever QB1 is) thrive, why the Dukes’ running back room looks built for Billy Napier’s style and which portal additions could make an immediate impact. He also digs into the secondary, linebackers, and special teams, while sizing up the rest of the Sun Belt East and West.<...