Sun Belt Conference faces a reshaping playoff landscape as leaders weigh the merits and challenges of the 24-team College Football Playoff. Power 4 conferences lock in greater postseason access, while the G6, including teams like the Sun Belt, American, and Mountain West, must battle for a single guaranteed spot—raising questions about competitive balance and future postseason formats. Could a dedicated G6 playoff become reality, and what does this mean for bowl games and traditional rivalries? Conference realignment heats up with JMU’s expected move to the American Athletic Conference by 2028, prompting speculation about Sun Belt expansion or standing pat. Insights on regional scheduling, divisional structures, and the league’s media rights strategy reveal how leadership prioritizes fit and stability over quick fixes. The conversation also spotlights innovations in broadcasting, with enhanced highlight packages and All-22 access, plus continued excitement around the Pensacola-hosted basketball tournament. Primary Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 24-Team Playoff Announcement Discussion of the new 24-team college football playoff format, conference champion access, and G6 representation. 04:28 – G6 Championship & Bowls Exploration of conference championship decisions, potential for a G6 playoff, and the future role of bowl games. 09:34 – Expansion & Media Rights Sun Belt realignment, JMU’s departure, possible replacements, TV revenue dynamics, and media/production enhancements. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Make your own tasty fall refreshers at home! Get Caramel Apple 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot, only available online for a limited time at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Football #sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #LATechBulldogs #southalabamajaguars #ncaatournament #rpi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
