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

Southern Miss Golden Eagles streak to the Sun Belt regular season title after winning 14 of their last 15 games, capped by Matthew Russo’s dramatic walk-off run-rule homer against Georgia Southern. Are they poised to turn their late-season momentum into a Sun Belt Conference Tournament run—and a potential national seed? Dave Schultz breaks down how Southern Miss surged past Coastal Carolina, discu...

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns dominate Coastal Carolina as Cody Brasch delivers a near-flawless start, vaulting Louisiana into prime NCAA tournament contention. With Southern Miss crushing Georgia Southern and tying Coastal atop the Sun Belt standings, the race for the regular season crown heats up—can either team clinch a national seed with a strong finish? Dave Schultz breaks down the Cajuns' stra...

Sun Belt regular season title up for grabs as Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina, and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns face pivotal showdowns. Can Andrew Herrmann and Cam Flukey deliver in key pitching matchups, or will defensive lapses and lineup gambles cost the Cajuns against Coastal? With NCAA tournament seeding on the line, pressure mounts as Southern Miss hosts Georgia Southern and jockeys for a nationa...

Arkansas State Red Wolves ignite excitement with an intense four-way quarterback battle featuring Ethan Crawford, former Texas Longhorn Trey Owens, and Vanderbilt transfers Drew Dickey and Jeremy St. Hilaire. Will one of these QBs emerge as the program’s next leader, or will competition define the offense all season under head coach Butch Jones? Host Dave Schultz unpacks the Red Wolves’ roller-coa...

Georgia Southern Eagles double down on experience—can Clay Helton’s veteran squad break through to a Sun Belt title in 2026? Quarterback Max Johnson’s eligibility raises eyebrows amid new NCAA age rules, but Helton is confident his team’s seasoned roster and fresh defensive mindset will set them apart. Host Dave Schultz spotlights Georgia Southern’s resilience after a tough West Coast road swing,...

Troy Trojans face a critical question: Can head coach Gerad Parker keep quarterback Goose Crowder healthy for a full Sun Belt football season? Strategic adjustments, a new-look offense led by coordinator Adam Austin, and the revamping of the offensive line with standouts like Luke Pettit headline Troy’s efforts to protect their signal-caller and return to championship contention. Dave Schultz and...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles catch fire at the perfect moment, winning 11 of their last 12 Sun Belt baseball games and closing the gap on Coastal Carolina atop the standings. Can Southern Miss overtake Coastal as the regular season wraps up? Dave Schultz examines how key performances, including a home sweep over Texas State and a road sweep against James Madison, have vaulted Southern Miss into a p...

Coastal Carolina faces critical questions as Cam Flukey’s recent struggle put their championship hopes under the spotlight. After giving up six runs in just over two innings against Georgia Southern, Flukey’s performance drew commentary from Dave Schultz and fiery defense from Kevin Schnall, who insists Flukey is the "ultimate competitor" destined to be a slam-dunk MLB draft pick. Can the Chanticl...

Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss gear up for a high-stakes push toward the NCAA baseball tournament, but which Sun Belt powerhouse will lock in hosting rights—and which underdog could steal an at-large berth? Dave Schultz breaks down the shifting RPI landscape, spotlighting Arkansas State’s sudden surge and the pressure on Louisiana to bounce back from a costly loss to UNO. As South Alabama, Tro...

College football faces a seismic shift as coaches push for a 24-team playoff format, sidelining Group of Six schools and shaking up Power 4 dynamics. Is widening the field really a win for underdogs, or does it tighten the grip of powerhouse conferences? Dave Schultz unpacks the American Football Coaches Association’s proposal, the fight over conference championship games, and what it means for te...

Sun Belt baseball enters “cancellation season” as postponed games spark controversy over RPI manipulation and postseason hopes. South Alabama drops their Alabama State matchup, while North Carolina State and others cancel late-season games against low-RPI opponents. Should the NCAA selection committee punish teams for these strategic cancellations, or will coaches keep gaming the system? Dave Schu...

Southern Miss, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, and South Alabama sweep their weekend series, shaking up the Sun Belt baseball standings and reigniting at-large NCAA tournament hopes. Can the Cajuns ride their late-season surge into postseason contention? Dave Schultz spotlights key pitching performances, pivotal RPI shifts, and the sudden vulnerability of teams like Texas State after a tough stretch. Ana...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns surge with key wins—can they clinch an NCAA tournament bid before time runs out? Dave Schultz breaks down the Cajuns’ recent hot streak, spotlighting standout pitching from Cody Brash and Andrew Herrmann. With series victories over Arkansas State and strong midweek performances, Louisiana rises in the RPI rankings but faces pivotal matchups against Georgia State, App State,...

App State Mountaineers surge into a critical road matchup against the Troy Trojans—can their hot streak withstand the pressure of Sun Belt Conference play? Dave Schultz highlights App State’s impressive turnaround, fierce competitiveness against Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss, and how their pitching has become a surprising asset despite a hitter-friendly home park. The analysis spotlights Sun...

Coastal Carolina stuns #2 North Carolina with a relentless offensive surge, powered by a six-run seventh inning and Blake Barthol’s two-hit frame. Is this the momentum shift Coastal Carolina needs to host an NCAA Regional? Dave Schultz breaks down the Chanticleers’ 12-2 rout, spotlighting key moments like Jackson Smallet’s Smallets, solid pitching, and the team’s aggressive, small-ball strategy. D...

NCAA’s bombshell eligibility rule rocks college football—could senior veterans be sidelined overnight? Dave Schultz unpacks the new five-year eligibility limit from the NCAA, explaining why this change isn’t retroactive but could still upend plans for countless athletes who banked on a longer college run. Questions swirl about the fairness, possible lawsuits, and how this policy shift might impact...

Coastal Carolina’s hopes of a sweep slip away despite Cam Flukey’s anticipated return to the mound. Can Flukey regain full form in time to boost the Chanticleers’ postseason ambitions? Host Dave Schultz spotlights Flukey’s brief but promising comeback—two innings, four punchouts on just 24 pitches—before the bullpen falters and Texas State storms back to claim the series finale. The episode breaks...

Sun Belt baseball faces a pivotal weekend as teams battle for RPI boosts and critical Sun Belt Conference tournament seeding. Can South Alabama leverage home field to upset Southern Miss and climb from 81st in RPI, or will Southern Miss continue their climb toward a potential national seed thanks to their elite pitching and defense? Coastal Carolina welcomes ace Cam Flukey back to the mound, hopin...

ODU Monarchs eye a repeat run after a 10-3 season and Cure Bowl victory, but can Ricky Rahne build on last year’s momentum in the ever-changing world of NIL and the transfer portal? Quarterback battles heat up, with Quinn Henicle, Jaxon Potter, and Ryan Huff all vying for the starting job as the offense undergoes a dramatic transformation, including an entirely new offensive line and standout newc...

Louisiana Tech officially joins the Sun Belt Conference on July 1, 2026, setting off a wave of excitement—and questions—across college sports. What was behind the delays, what did it cost, and how will this move impact Sun Belt rivals like Arkansas State, ULM, and Southern Miss? Dave Schultz breaks down the legal maneuvering, implications for conference realignment, and what these shifts could mea...

Sun Belt baseball heats up as Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina, Texas State, and Arkansas State climb into the RPI top 40. With Southern Miss snagging the No. 11 spot and Coastal Carolina close behind at 13, the Sun Belt's postseason hopes are looking stronger than ever. Can these teams hold their ground and secure NCAA tournament bids, or will late-season matchups shuffle the standings? Dave Schul...

Southern Miss Golden Eagles sweep Texas State, surging in the RPI rankings and reigniting their national hosting hopes. Can their newfound momentum carry them through the Sun Belt’s toughest stretch? Dave Schultz recaps Southern Miss’s dominating series, breaking down Big Sun Belt shifts as Coastal Carolina falls to Georgia State and Old Dominion snags a pivotal sweep. The episode examines key off...

Troy Trojans host Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in a high-stakes Sun Belt showdown. Can Matt Deggs’ Cajuns, fresh off righting the ship against Southern Miss, keep their postseason hopes alive, or will Troy’s recent surge prove too much? Dave Schultz breaks down key pitching matchups, including Benjamin Stubbs versus Cody Brash, and spotlights Troy’s clutch comebacks and Louisiana’s tournament qualifica...

Louisiana Tech faces an $8 million question: Was the massive payout to join the Sun Belt Conference worth it? Dave Schultz breaks down LA Tech’s eye-popping exit fee from Conference USA, dissecting whether the financial gamble will pay off. Hear why North Louisiana Sports Talk Show Host Sean Fox claims they’d have paid double, and what this move signals about Conference USA’s stability. With TV re...

How much is Louisiana Tech really paying to leave Conference USA—and what does it mean for the Sun Belt? In this episode of Locked On Sun Belt, host Dave Schultz breaks down the shocking report from Front Office Sports that Louisiana Tech could be paying more than $8 million in exit fees—far exceeding earlier estimates. What changed behind the scenes, and how did Conference USA drive the price so...