JMU Dukes stars flood UCLA as head coach Bob Chesney rebuilds the Bruins—are we witnessing the rise of the “JMU Bruins” in the Big Ten? Wayne Knight headlines a wave of James Madison transfers, joining DJ Barksdale, Landon Ellis, Riley Robell, and more in Westwood, reshaping UCLA’s roster and sparking questions about Sun Belt talent making waves at a Power 4 program.

Dave Schultz breaks down key transfers—including Arrington Maiden from Memphis to JMU—and explores the portal’s impact on programs like Georgia State, Appalachian State, and Old Dominion.

The Sun Belt basketball spotlight turns to Marshall’s narrow win over JMU and Arkansas State’s blowout of Troy, with analysis of App State's gritty victory against Georgia State.

Dive into roster shakeups, standout performances, upcoming matchups, and the ongoing transfer portal frenzy redefining the Sun Belt and beyond.

00:00 "College Football Playoff Action"

04:48 "Underrated Talent Amid Defensive Stars"

08:41 JMU Players Heading to UCLA

13:06 "Cajuns' Rise Under Billy Napier"

18:20 "College Sports Recap & Updates"

23:23 "Marshall's Crucial Defensive Victory"

26:12 "Arkansas State Dominates, App State Wins"

31:51 "College Basketball Weekend Preview"

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