Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball

Coastal Carolina faces a turning point as Kevin Schnall exits for South Carolina, triggering a wave of player departures and speculation about the future of the Chanticleers baseball program. Could Hayden Johnson, Walker Mitchell, and other key contributors follow Schnall to the SEC, or will this mass exodus reshape the Sun Belt landscape for seasons to come? Dave Schultz breaks down the coaching...

Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA eligibility after a massive betting scandal sends shockwaves through college football. With Georgia and Nebraska refusing to schedule Texas Tech, can Sorsby truly be trusted under center—or will controversy engulf the Red Raiders’ season? Dave Schultz breaks down the legal chaos, the NCAA’s ongoing appeal, and mounting pressure from rival conferences. Hot coaching rumors swir...

West Virginia Mountaineers face questions about a “soft” path to Omaha—do their Big 12 dominance and deep pitching rotation silence the doubters? Troy Trojans surge into the College World Series as one of the hottest teams, powered by a high-octane lineup and a remarkable postseason turnaround. Can Troy’s power bats overcome the pitcher-friendly confines of Charles Schwab Field and challenge West...

Troy Trojans punch their ticket to Omaha, shocking the college baseball world and igniting hopes for a deep College World Series run. Can Skylar Meade’s resilient squad keep their momentum alive against West Virginia’s red-hot pitching rotation and dynamic base running? Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s remarkable journey, spotlighting Tommy Egan’s standout performance, the team’s ability to capital...

Troy Trojans blow out Little Rock 12-2 as Jabe Boroff delivers another jaw-dropping performance, smashing two home runs and driving in six RBIs. Is a trip to Omaha now a near certainty for Troy after their fifth straight win and a dominating show on home turf? Dave Schultz dissects Troy’s offensive firepower, spotlighting Boroff’s postseason tear and unexpected record-tying home run surge. Key top...

Coastal Carolina baseball faces uncertainty as rumors swirl about head coach Kevin Schnall’s future—will he stay with the Chanticleers or jump ship to South Carolina for a major payday? Dave Schultz examines the high-stakes coaching carousel, breaking down Schnall’s candid responses to job inquiries and the potential impact on Coastal’s roster and recruiting. With key players like Trace Mazon exit...

Troy Trojans ride a red-hot surge to the NCAA Super Regional, powered by Jabe Boroff’s unprecedented hitting and a lineup firing on all cylinders. Can Troy’s culture of relentless positivity and clutch bullpen depth carry them to Omaha for the College World Series? Dave Schultz and Barry McKnight break down the Trojans’ electrifying Gainesville Regional run, dissecting key moments like Boroff’s la...

Troy Trojans and Little Rock Trojans set the stage for a thrilling Super Regional showdown, with a trip to Omaha on the line. Both teams face big questions on the mound—can Little Rock’s ace Brannon Westmoreland deliver under pressure, or will Troy’s deep bullpen step up after inconsistent starts? With the Troy home field favoring explosive offense and right-field power, every pitching decision co...

The Troy Trojans stun the Florida Gators with a dominant 10-2 win as Jimmy Janicki and Jabe Boroff deliver clutch performances. Is a trip to Omaha now within reach? Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s historic run to the NCAA Super Regionals, spotlighting Hayden Smith’s poise on the mound and Boroff’s breakout power surge in Gainesville. The analysis covers Florida’s unraveling bullpen, Sklyer Meade’s...

Troy Trojans blow out the Florida Gators in Gainesville—can Jabe Boroff’s explosive hitting launch them to a Super Regional? Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s dramatic NCAA Regional run, spotlighting Boroff’s surge from .174 to .235 after back-to-back home-run performances, and Cooper Ellingsworth’s clutch six-inning pitching against a dangerous Florida lineup. Insights on Aaron Piasecki, Janicki, a...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles suffer a gut-wrenching exit as Virginia eliminates them from their home regional. Can Coach Oz turn heartbreak into motivation for next season, or do the Golden Eagles face deeper questions about postseason performance? Key players like Colby Allen and Graydon Harris falter under pressure, fueling debate about changes, sports psychology, and the need for facility upgrad...

Texas State Bobcats shock USC Trojans as Chase Mora’s late-game heroics lift the Sun Belt. Can Texas State ride this momentum against Texas A&M for a potential Super Regional berth? Dave Schultz breaks down Texas State’s dramatic 5-4 win, spotlighting Mora’s clutch ninth-inning homer and the bullpen’s resilience. The show covers controversial pitching decisions that shaped the Sun Belt’s postseaso...

Can the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns pitching silence the red-hot Cincinnati Bearcats bats in a high-stakes NCAA regional showdown? Cody Brasch takes center stage, aiming to shut down a relentless Bearcats lineup featuring Quinton Coates, Derrick Pitts, and Jack Natili—all boasting impressive power stats and speed on the basepaths. Meanwhile, can the Cajuns’ offense rise to the occasion, or will Cincin...

Florida Gators dominate as Miami Hurricanes and Troy Trojans look for a path to Omaha—can anyone slow down Florida’s high-powered offense? Miami’s potent lineup, led by Alex Sosa and freshman standouts, faces questions about defensive consistency and whether ace Rob Evans can provide the edge in Gainesville. Troy counters with battle-tested resilience, boasting one of the nation’s toughest non-con...

Sun Belt football fans gear up as TV kickoff times are locked in for marquee matchups, with Coastal Carolina set for a high-profile opener at West Virginia on TNT and HBO Max. JMU faces Liberty in a nationally televised showdown, while Marshall battles Penn State, and Southern Miss draws Alcorn State. With early-season schedules favoring strong starts, will Sun Belt teams capitalize and notch key...

Sun Belt Conference surges past expectations with five NCAA baseball tournament bids—can they stake their claim as a true Power 4 force? Dave Schultz spotlights Southern Miss, Louisiana, Troy, Texas State, and Coastal Carolina as they challenge SEC and ACC powerhouses, dissecting regional draws and what it really takes for a “mid-major” league to break through traditional barriers. Key storylines...

Sun Belt Conference shatters expectations as five teams clinch NCAA Tournament berths for the first time ever. Can Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina make deep runs, or will surprise entrants like Texas State and Troy steal the spotlight? Dave Schultz raises the stakes, spotlighting regional matchups against national powerhouses, tournament odds, and the potential for Sun Belt squads to advance to...

Southern Miss clinched the Sun Belt tournament with back-to-back wins, fueling debate over their national seed chances. With power hitting from Matthew Russo, plus dominant pitching from Colby Allen, the Golden Eagles outclassed Troy and Louisiana, securing both regular-season and tournament championships. But does their RPI and strength of schedule make them a lock for one of college baseball’s t...

Troy forces a dramatic winner-take-all showdown against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, keeping their Sun Belt Championship hopes alive as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns await in the finals. Can Skylar Meade's squad complete their improbable turnaround after gutting out high-stakes battles and overcoming a crushing loss to Southern Miss? Dave Schultz spotlights Troy’s relentless push, Southern Miss’...

Southern Miss stuns Troy with Drey Barrett's bottom-of-the-ninth grand slam walk-off. Can the Golden Eagles ride this momentum to a Sun Belt title and a potential national seed? Dave Schultz breaks down the heart-stopping Sun Belt Conference tournament drama, from Troy’s crushing four-run collapse to Louisiana’s Cajuns surviving Coastal Carolina's late rally. Key insights include strategic bullpen...

Troy routs South Alabama 11-3, rocketing five Sun Belt teams into the top 40 RPI and shaking up the NCAA baseball landscape. Can the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns ride their momentum to a top seed? Host Dave Schultz spotlights key performances, including Tommy Egan’s gritty outing for Troy, Mark Calvi's frustrations with South Alabama’s pitching, and Blake Guerin’s clutch three-run homer that helped the...

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns bats explode as they outlast Coastal Carolina in a 12-11 thriller. Can Louisiana parlay this momentum into a deeper Sun Belt Conference Tournament run? Dave Schultz unpacks the Cajuns’ rollercoaster win, Texas State’s narrow victory over App State, and what rising RPIs mean for NCAA Tournament hopes. Key storylines include the Cajuns’ late-inning bullpen drama, Coastal...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns dominate Marshall, run-ruling the Thundering Herd as Cody Brash leads a relentless pitching performance and Noah Lewis launches a three-run homer. With every starter notching a hit and Mark Collins driving in two runs, the Cajuns’ offense clicks at just the right moment—boosting their NCAA tournament resume. Will Louisiana's timely surge be enough to secure their postseason...

Southern Miss face tough questions as Sun Belt Conference baseball tourney looms—can anyone knock them off their May dominance? Dave Schultz and Matt Stewart break down the Golden Eagles’ 20-game May winning streak, dissecting pitching shifts like Colby Allen’s return to the bullpen and key offensive moves. With Troy hitting stride and Louisiana surging after wins over top contenders, the field’s...

Southern Miss and Coastal Carolina steam into the Sun Belt Conference tournament as heavy favorites—can anyone upset their title runs? Dave Schultz breaks down which teams pose the biggest threats, spotlighting Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns and their dynamic pitching duo, Cody Brasch and Andrew Herrmann. Recent series wins against top Sun Belt contenders fuel the Cajuns' hopes, but will their pitching...