Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball

The Troy Trojans stun the Florida Gators with a dominant 10-2 win as Jimmy Janicki and Jabe Boroff deliver clutch performances. Is a trip to Omaha now within reach?

Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s historic run to the NCAA Super Regionals, spotlighting Hayden Smith’s poise on the mound and Boroff’s breakout power surge in Gainesville.

The analysis covers Florida’s unraveling bullpen, Sklyer Meade’s energetic coaching style, and the shifting pressure as Troy prepares to host Little Rock for a shot at their first College World Series appearance.

Key topics inc...

Troy Trojans blow out the Florida Gators in Gainesville—can Jabe Boroff’s explosive hitting launch them to a Super Regional?

Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s dramatic NCAA Regional run, spotlighting Boroff’s surge from .174 to .235 after back-to-back home-run performances, and Cooper Ellingsworth’s clutch six-inning pitching against a dangerous Florida lineup.

Insights on Aaron Piasecki, Janicki, and Markham’s contributions fuel conversation on whether Troy can continue their historic run.

Schultz also examines Louisiana’s battle through the loser’s bracket, fueled by standout showings from Blaze Rodriguez and Colt Brown, as they take on...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles suffer a gut-wrenching exit as Virginia eliminates them from their home regional. Can Coach Oz turn heartbreak into motivation for next season, or do the Golden Eagles face deeper questions about postseason performance?

Key players like Colby Allen and Graydon Harris falter under pressure, fueling debate about changes, sports psychology, and the need for facility upgrades.

Dave Schultz spotlights Sun Belt Conference drama as Ragin’ Cajuns and Troy bounce back in elimination games, Texas State eyes a shot against Lamar, and Coastal Carolina battles Florida State amid weather chaos. S

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Texas State Bobcats shock USC Trojans as Chase Mora’s late-game heroics lift the Sun Belt. Can Texas State ride this momentum against Texas A&M for a potential Super Regional berth?

Dave Schultz breaks down Texas State’s dramatic 5-4 win, spotlighting Mora’s clutch ninth-inning homer and the bullpen’s resilience.

The show covers controversial pitching decisions that shaped the Sun Belt’s postseason—why did teams like Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina hold back their aces, and did it backfire?

Key topics include the struggles of Southern Miss against Little Rock, Coasta...

Can the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns pitching silence the red-hot Cincinnati Bearcats bats in a high-stakes NCAA regional showdown? Cody Brasch takes center stage, aiming to shut down a relentless Bearcats lineup featuring Quinton Coates, Derrick Pitts, and Jack Natili—all boasting impressive power stats and speed on the basepaths. Meanwhile, can the Cajuns’ offense rise to the occasion, or will Cincinnati’s Nathan Taylor set the tone on the mound?

Dave Schultz breaks down pitching matchups, standout hitters, and the keys for Sun Belt teams facing powerhouse opponents.

With insights on Texas State’s power game again...

Florida Gators dominate as Miami Hurricanes and Troy Trojans look for a path to Omaha—can anyone slow down Florida’s high-powered offense?

Miami’s potent lineup, led by Alex Sosa and freshman standouts, faces questions about defensive consistency and whether ace Rob Evans can provide the edge in Gainesville. Troy counters with battle-tested resilience, boasting one of the nation’s toughest non-conference schedules and heavy hitters like Jimmy Janicki.

Hosts Dave Schultz and Alex Donno break down pitching rotations, bullpen depth, and the importance of error-free baseball. Key discussions include Miami’s fielding woes, Troy’s rel...

Sun Belt football fans gear up as TV kickoff times are locked in for marquee matchups, with Coastal Carolina set for a high-profile opener at West Virginia on TNT and HBO Max. JMU faces Liberty in a nationally televised showdown, while Marshall battles Penn State, and Southern Miss draws Alcorn State. With early-season schedules favoring strong starts, will Sun Belt teams capitalize and notch key non-conference wins?

Host Dave Schultz breaks down Week 1 and Week 3 matchups, focusing on televised games, upset potential, and which squads—like South Alabama and the Cajuns—have the clearest path to early mome...

Sun Belt Conference surges past expectations with five NCAA baseball tournament bids—can they stake their claim as a true Power 4 force? Dave Schultz spotlights Southern Miss, Louisiana, Troy, Texas State, and Coastal Carolina as they challenge SEC and ACC powerhouses, dissecting regional draws and what it really takes for a “mid-major” league to break through traditional barriers.

Key storylines include Troy and Texas State’s scheduling advantage, Southern Miss’s battle-tested roster, and the fierce debate over snubs like Mercer in favor of Kentucky and NC State.

Schultz questions the NCAA selection committee’s criteria, ex...

Sun Belt Conference shatters expectations as five teams clinch NCAA Tournament berths for the first time ever. Can Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina make deep runs, or will surprise entrants like Texas State and Troy steal the spotlight?

Dave Schultz raises the stakes, spotlighting regional matchups against national powerhouses, tournament odds, and the potential for Sun Belt squads to advance to Omaha.

Key topics include Southern Miss’s path as regular-season and tournament champions, Cajuns’ rotation strategy, and Coastal Carolina’s pitching concerns.

Schultz details Troy’s strategic scheduling, the Sun Belt's RPI implicat...

Southern Miss clinched the Sun Belt tournament with back-to-back wins, fueling debate over their national seed chances. With power hitting from Matthew Russo, plus dominant pitching from Colby Allen, the Golden Eagles outclassed Troy and Louisiana, securing both regular-season and tournament championships.

But does their RPI and strength of schedule make them a lock for one of college baseball’s top eight seeds?

Dave Schultz breaks down Southern Miss’s postseason resume, the Sun Belt’s likely NCAA bids, and the bubble drama facing Troy and Texas State. Key topics include the committee’s approach to RPI...

Troy forces a dramatic winner-take-all showdown against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, keeping their Sun Belt Championship hopes alive as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns await in the finals.

Can Skylar Meade's squad complete their improbable turnaround after gutting out high-stakes battles and overcoming a crushing loss to Southern Miss?

Dave Schultz spotlights Troy’s relentless push, Southern Miss’s fading national seed hopes, and the wild swings in RPI rankings reshaping the NCAA tournament bubble.

Key topics include the Ragin’ Cajuns’ clutch performances from Sawyer Pruitt and Parker Smith, Texas State’s bubble trouble afte...

Southern Miss stuns Troy with Drey Barrett's bottom-of-the-ninth grand slam walk-off. Can the Golden Eagles ride this momentum to a Sun Belt title and a potential national seed?

Dave Schultz breaks down the heart-stopping Sun Belt Conference tournament drama, from Troy’s crushing four-run collapse to Louisiana’s Cajuns surviving Coastal Carolina's late rally.

Key insights include strategic bullpen moves, the pressure on Troy as their NCAA tournament hopes hang by a thread, and whether pitching depth can make or break contenders like Louisiana and Texas State.

Plus, candid reflections on tournament logistics, weat...

Troy routs South Alabama 11-3, rocketing five Sun Belt teams into the top 40 RPI and shaking up the NCAA baseball landscape.

Can the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ride their momentum to a top seed? Host Dave Schultz spotlights key performances, including Tommy Egan’s gritty outing for Troy, Mark Calvi's frustrations with South Alabama’s pitching, and Blake Guerin’s clutch three-run homer that helped the Jaguars rebound against Georgia State.

The stakes have never been higher as Texas State, Southern Miss, and Coastal Carolina all jockey for regional position.

Conference tournament drama heats up with...

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns bats explode as they outlast Coastal Carolina in a 12-11 thriller.

Can Louisiana parlay this momentum into a deeper Sun Belt Conference Tournament run?

Dave Schultz unpacks the Cajuns’ rollercoaster win, Texas State’s narrow victory over App State, and what rising RPIs mean for NCAA Tournament hopes.

Key storylines include the Cajuns’ late-inning bullpen drama, Coastal Carolina’s recent struggles, and whether five Sun Belt teams could crash the NCAA baseball field—an outcome sure to provoke SEC and ACC loyalists.

Hear the latest on Cam Flukey's ant...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns dominate Marshall, run-ruling the Thundering Herd as Cody Brash leads a relentless pitching performance and Noah Lewis launches a three-run homer.

With every starter notching a hit and Mark Collins driving in two runs, the Cajuns’ offense clicks at just the right moment—boosting their NCAA tournament resume.

Will Louisiana's timely surge be enough to secure their postseason ambitions as they prepare for another critical showdown with Coastal Carolina?

Host Dave Schultz breaks down the Cajuns’ impressive win, analyzes Sun Belt tournament implications, and spotlights key figures like Brash, Collins, and Blaz...

Southern Miss face tough questions as Sun Belt Conference baseball tourney looms—can anyone knock them off their May dominance?

Dave Schultz and Matt Stewart break down the Golden Eagles’ 20-game May winning streak, dissecting pitching shifts like Colby Allen’s return to the bullpen and key offensive moves.

With Troy hitting stride and Louisiana surging after wins over top contenders, the field’s wide open. Does Coastal Carolina have enough left after injuries decimated their roster, or will App State’s balanced attack surprise everyone?

Key insights include RPI drama, the impact of resume...

Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina steam into the Sun Belt Conference tournament as heavy favorites—can anyone upset their title runs?

Dave Schultz breaks down which teams pose the biggest threats, spotlighting Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns and their dynamic pitching duo, Cody Brasch and Andrew Herrmann.

Recent series wins against top Sun Belt contenders fuel the Cajuns' hopes, but will their pitching depth hold up in the grueling tournament stretch?

Key topics include the stakes for Texas State, Troy, and App State as they battle for potential NCAA at-large bids, strategic rotation decisions, and th...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles streak to the Sun Belt regular season title after winning 14 of their last 15 games, capped by Matthew Russo’s dramatic walk-off run-rule homer against Georgia Southern.

Are they poised to turn their late-season momentum into a Sun Belt Conference Tournament run—and a potential national seed?

Dave Schultz breaks down how Southern Miss surged past Coastal Carolina, discusses their eighth-ranked non-conference schedule, and questions whether Power 4 teams like Kentucky and NC State deserve NCAA tournament spots over top Sun Belt contenders.

Key topics include RPI debates, Louisiana’s (the Cajuns...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns dominate Coastal Carolina as Cody Brasch delivers a near-flawless start, vaulting Louisiana into prime NCAA tournament contention. With Southern Miss crushing Georgia Southern and tying Coastal atop the Sun Belt standings, the race for the regular season crown heats up—can either team clinch a national seed with a strong finish?

Dave Schultz breaks down the Cajuns' strategic pitching moves, key RPI shifts, and clutch performances from stars like Drey Barrett’s grand slam for Southern Miss and Brooks Wright’s late-game grand slam for App State.

Analysis covers Arkansas State’s upset...

Sun Belt regular season title up for grabs as Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina, and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns face pivotal showdowns.

Can Andrew Herrmann and Cam Flukey deliver in key pitching matchups, or will defensive lapses and lineup gambles cost the Cajuns against Coastal?

With NCAA tournament seeding on the line, pressure mounts as Southern Miss hosts Georgia Southern and jockeys for a national seed—while Troy, South Alabama, and App State fight for favorable Sun Belt tournament positions.

Dave Schultz breaks down Texas State and Marshall’s must-win clash in San Marcos, Old Domini...

Arkansas State Red Wolves ignite excitement with an intense four-way quarterback battle featuring Ethan Crawford, former Texas Longhorn Trey Owens, and Vanderbilt transfers Drew Dickey and Jeremy St. Hilaire. Will one of these QBs emerge as the program’s next leader, or will competition define the offense all season under head coach Butch Jones?

Host Dave Schultz unpacks the Red Wolves’ roller-coaster 2025 campaign, where a 1-4 start gave way to a remarkable bowl-winning finish—the only Sun Belt team to notch back-to-back bowl victories.

Key topics include adjustments to the offense to match diverse quarterback skill...

Georgia Southern Eagles double down on experience—can Clay Helton’s veteran squad break through to a Sun Belt title in 2026? Quarterback Max Johnson’s eligibility raises eyebrows amid new NCAA age rules, but Helton is confident his team’s seasoned roster and fresh defensive mindset will set them apart.

Host Dave Schultz spotlights Georgia Southern’s resilience after a tough West Coast road swing,

Cam Brown’s breakout season and the defense’s revitalization under new coordinator Mike Moots. The conversation covers bowl rivalry wins, the strategic addition of Louisiana Tech to the Sun Belt schedule...

Troy Trojans face a critical question: Can head coach Gerad Parker keep quarterback Goose Crowder healthy for a full Sun Belt football season? Strategic adjustments, a new-look offense led by coordinator Adam Austin, and the revamping of the offensive line with standouts like Luke Pettit headline Troy’s efforts to protect their signal-caller and return to championship contention.

Dave Schultz and Coach Parker break down Goose Crowder’s spring progress, the rise of key transfers including Darion Rivers and Jordan Jones, and the leadership surge on both sides of the ball.

Insights on the lessons lear...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles catch fire at the perfect moment, winning 11 of their last 12 Sun Belt baseball games and closing the gap on Coastal Carolina atop the standings.

Can Southern Miss overtake Coastal as the regular season wraps up? Dave Schultz examines how key performances, including a home sweep over Texas State and a road sweep against James Madison, have vaulted Southern Miss into a potential title run, while Coastal Carolina’s pitching woes and recent series losses have left the door wide open.

The Sun Belt race intensifies as Texas State sweeps Arkansas State to...

Coastal Carolina faces critical questions as Cam Flukey’s recent struggle put their championship hopes under the spotlight.

After giving up six runs in just over two innings against Georgia Southern, Flukey’s performance drew commentary from Dave Schultz and fiery defense from Kevin Schnall, who insists Flukey is the "ultimate competitor" destined to be a slam-dunk MLB draft pick.

Can the Chanticleers rally behind their ace, or are deeper issues looming ahead of the Sun Belt Conference tournament?
Schultz also spotlights Sun Belt weekend matchups, RPI battles, and how defending plays and pitching rota...

Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss gear up for a high-stakes push toward the NCAA baseball tournament, but which Sun Belt powerhouse will lock in hosting rights—and which underdog could steal an at-large berth?

Dave Schultz breaks down the shifting RPI landscape, spotlighting Arkansas State’s sudden surge and the pressure on Louisiana to bounce back from a costly loss to UNO.

As South Alabama, Troy, and Texas State fight to keep their postseason dreams alive, every series win—and loss—takes on amplified significance.

Key topics include App State’s season-defining clash with Louis...

College football faces a seismic shift as coaches push for a 24-team playoff format, sidelining Group of Six schools and shaking up Power 4 dynamics.

Is widening the field really a win for underdogs, or does it tighten the grip of powerhouse conferences?

Dave Schultz unpacks the American Football Coaches Association’s proposal, the fight over conference championship games, and what it means for teams like the Sun Belt’s Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and JMU.

Meanwhile, Arkansas State’s Ckyler Tangler stuns with a no-hitter against Little Rock, and Troy stages a late rally to toppl...

Sun Belt baseball enters “cancellation season” as postponed games spark controversy over RPI manipulation and postseason hopes. South Alabama drops their Alabama State matchup, while North Carolina State and others cancel late-season games against low-RPI opponents.

Should the NCAA selection committee punish teams for these strategic cancellations, or will coaches keep gaming the system?

Dave Schultz spotlights Louisiana’s setback as all-conference second baseman Rigoberto Hernandez is sidelined for the year, breaking down his impact at the plate and in the field.

Key storylines include the high-stakes App State vs. Louisiana series, Sun Belt t...

Southern Miss, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, and South Alabama sweep their weekend series, shaking up the Sun Belt baseball standings and reigniting at-large NCAA tournament hopes. Can the Cajuns ride their late-season surge into postseason contention?

Dave Schultz spotlights key pitching performances, pivotal RPI shifts, and the sudden vulnerability of teams like Texas State after a tough stretch.

Analysis focuses on the Sun Belt’s growing RPI problem, with sweeps not always translating to upward movement and teams like Coastal Carolina struggling to finish the job against underdogs.

The episode breaks down Troy’s stumbl...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns surge with key wins—can they clinch an NCAA tournament bid before time runs out?

Dave Schultz breaks down the Cajuns’ recent hot streak, spotlighting standout pitching from Cody Brash and Andrew Herrmann. With series victories over Arkansas State and strong midweek performances, Louisiana rises in the RPI rankings but faces pivotal matchups against Georgia State, App State, and powerhouse Coastal Carolina.

Would a top-40 RPI and a solid conference finish be enough to secure their postseason dreams?

Schultz also examines Southern Miss’s quest for a national seed amid inconsis...

App State Mountaineers surge into a critical road matchup against the Troy Trojans—can their hot streak withstand the pressure of Sun Belt Conference play?

Dave Schultz highlights App State’s impressive turnaround, fierce competitiveness against Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss, and how their pitching has become a surprising asset despite a hitter-friendly home park.

The analysis spotlights Sun Belt baseball’s wild race for top tournament seeding, including pivotal series for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, Georgia State Panthers, and Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Key storylines include how RPI rankings impact national seed hopes, w...

Coastal Carolina stuns #2 North Carolina with a relentless offensive surge, powered by a six-run seventh inning and Blake Barthol’s two-hit frame. Is this the momentum shift Coastal Carolina needs to host an NCAA Regional?

Dave Schultz breaks down the Chanticleers’ 12-2 rout, spotlighting key moments like Jackson Smallet’s Smallets, solid pitching, and the team’s aggressive, small-ball strategy.

Discussion also covers RPI shakeups, Troy’s puzzling rise despite a heavy loss to Georgia, and how NCAA Tournament expansion could finally open the door for two Sun Belt squads.

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NCAA’s bombshell eligibility rule rocks college football—could senior veterans be sidelined overnight?

Dave Schultz unpacks the new five-year eligibility limit from the NCAA, explaining why this change isn’t retroactive but could still upend plans for countless athletes who banked on a longer college run.

Questions swirl about the fairness, possible lawsuits, and how this policy shift might impact players’ futures, scholarships, and even their academic pursuits like pursuing a law degree while competing.

Sun Belt Conference expansion heats up as Louisiana Tech officially joins, reigniting regional rivalries with the Louisiana Ragin’ C...

Coastal Carolina’s hopes of a sweep slip away despite Cam Flukey’s anticipated return to the mound. Can Flukey regain full form in time to boost the Chanticleers’ postseason ambitions?

Host Dave Schultz spotlights Flukey’s brief but promising comeback—two innings, four punchouts on just 24 pitches—before the bullpen falters and Texas State storms back to claim the series finale.

The episode breaks down Sun Belt baseball’s shifting landscape, with App State surging to second place after sweeping Georgia Southern, while Arkansas State and South Alabama salvage key wins to stay in the race.

Sun Belt baseball faces a pivotal weekend as teams battle for RPI boosts and critical Sun Belt Conference tournament seeding.

Can South Alabama leverage home field to upset Southern Miss and climb from 81st in RPI, or will Southern Miss continue their climb toward a potential national seed thanks to their elite pitching and defense?

Coastal Carolina welcomes ace Cam Flukey back to the mound, hoping his return sparks a postseason push, while Texas State, Troy, and Arkansas State all jockey for tournament positioning and RPI advantage.

Dave Schultz breaks down the high-stakes...

ODU Monarchs eye a repeat run after a 10-3 season and Cure Bowl victory, but can Ricky Rahne build on last year’s momentum in the ever-changing world of NIL and the transfer portal?

Quarterback battles heat up, with Quinn Henicle, Jaxon Potter, and Ryan Huff all vying for the starting job as the offense undergoes a dramatic transformation, including an entirely new offensive line and standout newcomers at skill positions.

Host Dave Schultz and Ricky Rahne break down Old Dominion’s epic win over Virginia Tech, tough loss to JMU, and how Sun Belt expa...

Louisiana Tech officially joins the Sun Belt Conference on July 1, 2026, setting off a wave of excitement—and questions—across college sports.

What was behind the delays, what did it cost, and how will this move impact Sun Belt rivals like Arkansas State, ULM, and Southern Miss?

Dave Schultz breaks down the legal maneuvering, implications for conference realignment, and what these shifts could mean amid a rapidly changing college football landscape.

On the court and diamond, major Sun Belt basketball transfers such as Adam Olson (South Alabama to Auburn) and Luke Wilson (App State to S...

Sun Belt baseball heats up as Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina, Texas State, and Arkansas State climb into the RPI top 40. With Southern Miss snagging the No. 11 spot and Coastal Carolina close behind at 13, the Sun Belt's postseason hopes are looking stronger than ever.

Can these teams hold their ground and secure NCAA tournament bids, or will late-season matchups shuffle the standings?

Dave Schultz breaks down key series, NCAA at-large scenarios, and the high-stakes RPI implications for Texas State, Arkansas State, and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.

The episode spotlights pivotal upcoming clashes, RPI manipulation st...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles sweep Texas State, surging in the RPI rankings and reigniting their national hosting hopes. Can their newfound momentum carry them through the Sun Belt’s toughest stretch?

Dave Schultz recaps Southern Miss’s dominating series, breaking down Big Sun Belt shifts as Coastal Carolina falls to Georgia State and Old Dominion snags a pivotal sweep. The episode examines key offensive outbursts and clutch pitching performances, with deep dives into shocking late-inning collapses and comeback victories.

Troy Trojans dramatically walk off the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, exposing the Cajuns pitching woes and shaking up lea...

Troy Trojans host Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in a high-stakes Sun Belt showdown. Can Matt Deggs’ Cajuns, fresh off righting the ship against Southern Miss, keep their postseason hopes alive, or will Troy’s recent surge prove too much?

Dave Schultz breaks down key pitching matchups, including Benjamin Stubbs versus Cody Brash, and spotlights Troy’s clutch comebacks and Louisiana’s tournament qualification concerns.

Additional Sun Belt storylines heat up as Coastal Carolina looks forward to the return of ace Cam Flukey and slugger Trace Mazon next week, but faces the resurgent Georgia State Panthers this week.