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  1. 14h ago

    JMU Football Scores 54 at Southern Miss as JC Evans Takes Over | To The House

    JMU is back in the win column. The Dukes went to Hattiesburg and beat Southern Miss behind 54 points and 498 yards of offense, with JC Evans back as the starting quarterback and no turnovers. Delvin Joyce breaks down the win, and JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins to explain why he calls this “JC Evans’ team.” The show closes with a UConn preview. In this episode of To The House: JC Evans’ return as the starter and why the offense “looked different”: 13 carries for 47 yards and three touchdowns Six plays only JC could make, and his arm talent on play-action passes Corey Scott’s 6 catches for 138 yards, plus Mikey Scott and Seth Cromwell Jackson McCarter’s 30-yard touchdown run, and Morgan Suarez’s four field goals A defense that held Southern Miss to 88 rushing yards, and JT Hooten’s three sacks Penalties: 12 for 91 yards, and Delvin’s case that many calls are subjective Vad Lee: JC Evans’ passing, game shape, and why the every-fourth-drive package was always meant for Cam Coleman What You Talking About, Willis UConn preview Injuries to watch Sun Belt Championship scenarios and Coastal Carolina Take It To The House: college football and the five stages of grief Subscribe to the JMU Sports News Network on YouTube. On Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow, rate and review the show to help other Dukes fans find it. Questions for the show? Follow @JMUtothehouse or email jmusportsnews@gmail.com with the subject line “To the House.” Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and Purple Perspective. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #JCEvans #VadLee #SouthernMiss #UConn #SunBeltFootball #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 Scores 54 at Southern Miss as JC Evans Takes Over | To The House

  2. 5d ago

    JMU vs Southern Miss Preview: Must-Win Thursday + Sun Belt Picks | JMU Sports News Podacast

    JMU (7-2) heads to Hattiesburg on Thursday night after two straight overtime losses, and Bennett and Jack call this one a must-win. Southern Miss is 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the Sun Belt, and the Golden Eagles are the best rushing offense JMU has seen lately (25th nationally in EPA per rush). They break down why they still like the Dukes’ defense, why Pettaway’s week-to-week injury hurts more than people realize, and why a loss here could end casual interest in the season. Plus: why the Troy loss wasn’t the defense’s fault, the fan base flipping on Billy Napier (the guys say he could have run for mayor of Harrisonburg two and a half weeks ago), whether the portal changes anything, the CIAA’s and Pac-12’s creative scheduling ideas, and the full Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em with score predictions. They finish with a JMU sports roundup and a very long Our Lady of lourdes tangent. ️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 0:39 – Is Southern Miss a “vampire team”? (The whole league is) 1:02 – A resume-building game for the CIAA and Pac-12 flex weeks 4:04 – Will JMU lose out? Jack’s answer 4:49 – Why the defense didn’t lose the Troy game 7:11 – Pettaway is out, week to week 9:03 – Bennett’s real concern: Coastal and UConn through the air 10:24 – Why this game is a must-win 11:36 – Tailgate plans for the Coastal game 13:39 – How fast Napier fell from “run for mayor” to “fire him” 15:16 – Is Cam Aiken still a genius? Jack’s success rate tracker 17:31 – The Troy game’s early-down failures 18:07 – The two-QB debate 19:03 – Will JC Evans and Camden Coleman stay? 20:38 – Why caring only about the playoff is a bad way to watch 21:39 – The 2024 season through rose-colored glasses 23:55 – Sun Belt Weekly Pick ’Em 29:03 – Around JMU sports 29:56 – The write-in vote bit (with a candle) 33:19 – Outro Music licensed through Soundstripe. License codes: YPP1DUCFAN33XHPH, MH2SPMJCKNF6RCVP Got a take or a question? Email us: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #SouthernMissFootball #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 vs Southern Miss Preview: Must-Win Thursday + Sun Belt Picks | JMU Sports News Podacast

  3. 5d ago

    JMU Football Falls to Troy 24-21 in OT + Basketball Season Preview | Purple Perspective

    Jack Kutz and Daeshon Joyce react to JMU’s second straight overtime loss, a 24-21 defeat to Troy after the Dukes led 21-7 at halftime. They break down five turnovers, a second-half shutout, costly penalties, and play-calling questions. They also debate the post-game alma mater controversy, students leaving early, and whether JMU can adjust before Thursday’s trip to Southern Miss. Then they cover women’s soccer, men’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball, and preview the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, including key transfers and freshmen. New episodes of Purple Perspective every week. Subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & a tour of UVA’s athletic facilities 1:51 – Reacting to the 24-21 overtime loss to Troy 3:11 – Five turnovers, penalties & lack of discipline 5:26 – The marching band plays at Martinsville Speedway 7:24 – Breaking down each turnover 9:16 – Napier’s Thursday night struggles 11:02 – Trust issues & the Hail Mary decision 13:09 – Students leaving early & JMU’s atmosphere standard 15:08 – The alma mater controversy 17:01 – Why the post-game tradition matters 19:01 – Troy dancing on the logo & the Southern Miss rematch mindset 20:56 – In-game adjustments (or the lack of them) 22:51 – “Pick a quarterback” & trusting the kicker 25:08 – Defending the secondary: the real problem is pass rush 27:07 – Defensive penalties that extended Troy’s drives 29:48 – Women’s soccer: draw with Georgia State & the top seed 31:37 – Jenny Lackey’s season 33:41 – Men’s soccer: scoreless draw vs. Kentucky 35:48 – Field hockey: losses to Wake Forest & UMass 38:00 – Volleyball: comeback win over Coastal Carolina 40:01 – Volleyball outlook & Kennedy Lewis’ dominant weekend 42:08 – ODU series preview & senior day 44:08 – Men’s basketball preview: starting five & key transfers 46:32 – VCU scrimmage recap & the freshman class 47:58 – Preston Fowler, Adrian Myers & early standouts 50:12 – Basketball game-day environment 52:06 – Women’s basketball preview: returners & transfers 54:29 – Women’s basketball roster breakdown 56:25 – Fan overreactions 58:28 – Duke of the Week 1:00:40 – Closing thoughts & Southern Miss 1:02:25 – Wrapping up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    JMU Football Falls to Troy 24-21 in OT + Basketball Season Preview | Purple Perspective

  4. 6d ago

    JMU Football Troy Loss Recap: Napier, Alma Mater & Overreactions | JMU Sports News Podcast

    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 Music licensed through Soundstripe. License codes: XZT0G1KXJTKT5PUQ, BZLYCDA7CBUE514F, GLOS1THHZUBVFMMU Got a take or a question? Email us: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials The Southern Miss preview pod drops later this week. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    JMU Football Troy Loss Recap: Napier, Alma Mater & Overreactions | JMU Sports News Podcast

  5. Nov 2

    JMU Falls to Troy in OT: Turnovers Cost the Dukes | To The House

    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 Thank you for helping us reach 1,000 subscribers. Don’t miss the giveaway for 10 fans of the JMU Sports News Network. Subscribe to the JMU Sports News Network on YouTube. On Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow, rate and review the show. For a deeper breakdown of the Troy game, check out the latest JMU Sports News Podcast. Questions for the show? Follow @JMUtothehouse on Instagram or email jmusportsnews@gmail.com with the subject line “To the House.” Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and Purple Perspective. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #VadLee #Troy #SunBeltFootball #JMUSportsNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    JMU Falls to Troy in OT: Turnovers Cost the Dukes | To The House

  6. Oct 30

    JMU vs Troy Reaction: OT Loss, Clock Management & Napier Questions | JMU Sports News Podcast

    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 Music licensed through Soundstripe. License codes: SDDBAF1GRLUBGZXW, TYWIIMYOGJNG71SJ, DWJHFTA4R0OQL3DI Got a take or a question? Email us: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials The full recap and Southern Miss preview drop next week. To The House drops Mondays, JMU Sports News Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and Purple Perspective Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    JMU vs Troy Reaction: OT Loss, Clock Management & Napier Questions | JMU Sports News Podcast

  7. Oct 28

    JMU vs Troy Preview: Sun Belt Title Game Rematch + Pick ’Em | JMU Sports News Podcast

    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) Music licensed through Soundstripe. License codes: 34QYWUZT0FK5MIKE, ESYA1QYTIEXB5LJW, VGBYCEPDSEFD1G1V Got a take or a question? Email us: JMUSportsNews@gmail.com Support the show: BuyMeACoffee.com/JMUSportsNews JMUSportsNews.com | @JMUSportsNews on all socials Subscribe so you never miss an episode. The recap drops right after the game. #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #TroyFootball #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 vs Troy Preview: Sun Belt Title Game Rematch + Pick ’Em | JMU Sports News Podcast

  8. Oct 28

    JMU Football Loses to App State 34-31 in OT + Troy Preview | Purple Perspective

    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. New episodes of Purple Perspective every week. Subscribe for more JMU sports coverage. 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 #JMUFootball #JamesMadisonUniversity #SunBeltFootball #JMUDukes #GoDukes #CollegeFootball #AppState #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 Loses to App State 34-31 in OT + Troy Preview | Purple Perspective
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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.

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  • Creator
    JMU SportsNews Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    390
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 826530
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    JMU Sports News Network

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