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The podcast of JMU SportsNews. Giving you all the JMU Sports news and our take on it. We cover anything and everything involving JMU Sports.

  1. 4d ago

    Previewing JMU Football's Showdown vs. Old Dominion & the Royal Rivalry

    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: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com 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.

    Previewing JMU Football's Showdown vs. Old Dominion & the Royal Rivalry
  2. 6d ago

    JMU Football Beats San Diego State + Is This the Best G6 Team in the Country?

    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: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com 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 Football Beats San Diego State + Is This the Best G6 Team in the Country?
  3. 6d ago

    JMU Football Wins on the Road at San Diego State | To The House

    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 jmusportsnews@gmail.com — 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 Football Wins on the Road at San Diego State | To The House
  4. Sep 16

    JMU Football Crushes Wagner 87-3 + San Diego State Preview | Purple Perspective

    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 Football Crushes Wagner 87-3 + San Diego State Preview | Purple Perspective
  5. Sep 15

    JMU Football DESTROYS Wagner 87-3 + QB Position Breakdown | JMU Sports News Podcast

    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: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com 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 Football DESTROYS Wagner 87-3 + QB Position Breakdown | JMU Sports News Podcast
  6. Sep 11

    Breaking Down the JMU Football QB Situation PLUS JMU-Wagner Preview + Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em

    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: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com 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.

    Breaking Down the JMU Football QB Situation PLUS JMU-Wagner Preview + Sunbelt Weekly Pick 'Em
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