JMU Wants the AAC?! Not So Fast… | Sun Belt Podcast

JMU eyes a leap to the American Athletic Conference—but is chasing bigger TV revenue worth the risk? Dave Schultz explores James Madison University's bold overtures to the AAC, the swirling conference realignment rumors, and what it means for programs across the Sun Belt and beyond. From Miami (OH) dangling $30-40 million for a move, to the financial gap between the AAC and leagues like the MAC and Conference USA, the stakes have never been higher for schools hoping to secure their athletic futures. Schultz compares JMU’s ambitions to the pitfalls faced by Rutgers, questions whether Memphis and Tulane could soon exit the AAC for the Big 12, and evaluates what’s next if G6 programs make the first move. Can the Sun Belt remain competitive amid shifting alliances and expanding media deals? Plus, Schultz weighs in on Lane Kiffin’s SEC complaints, the importance of regional rivalries, and what JMU must do to become a true powerhouse. Primary Segment Timestamps 00:00 — JMU to AAC Rumors: News & Initial Reactions 10:25 — Conference Realignment Trends: History & Future Moves 16:20 — JMU’s Position & Sun Belt Strategy Ad Read Timestamps 09:14 — FanDuel College Football Pick ’Em 10:25 — Odoo Business Management Software Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=... 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. SupplyHouse Visit https://SupplyHouse.com/TM to learn more about becoming a Trade Master. Use promo code S H 5 College for five percent off your first order. SupplyHouse. Real people. Real service. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod LARINECO Give Larine a try. Right now, Larine Co is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://BUYLARINE.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on 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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM 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