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

Louisiana Tech edges closer to a Conference USA exit, sparking anticipation across the Sun Belt. Will a finalized deal clear the path for the Bulldogs to join the Sun Belt Conference by July 1, 2026? Dave Schultz unpacks breaking reports from Bleed Tech Blue and Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellinger, weighing insider sources and the sticking points—are negotiations coming down to payment timing, or is a la...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns snatch a season-saving series win over Southern Miss in a thrilling back-and-forth showdown. Can Andrew Herrmann’s clutch pitching and critical late-game execution propel Louisiana back into NCAA tournament contention? Dave Schultz breaks down the dramatic 6-5 victory, highlighting missed opportunities for Southern Miss and pivotal moments that shifted the Sun Belt Conferen...

Sun Belt baseball stuns fans with four teams—Coastal Carolina, Texas State, Georgia Southern, and Georgia State—securing late-inning victories, highlighted by dramatic ninth-inning rallies. Can Coastal Carolina’s explosive offense and clutch comebacks push them toward a national seed? Dave Schultz spotlights standout performances, including Blake Barthol’s single and Dawson Park’s game-winning hom...

Coastal Carolina Faces Major Setback as Hayden Johnson Reportedly Shuts Down for Season—Was It a Business Decision? The Sun Belt Conference’s playoff picture shifts as Johnson’s future looms large. Will Coastal recover, and how does this impact his MLB Draft prospects? Host Dave Schultz spotlights Hayden Johnson’s season-ending absence, exploring whether his stress fracture led to a smart career m...

Is no news actually good news for Louisiana Tech and Conference USA? A behind-the-scenes negotiation could pave the way for LA Tech’s jump to the Sun Belt Conference, with settlement talks intensifying and silence suggesting a breakthrough might be near. Dave Schultz breaks down why mediation beats arbitration, explores the implications of a multi-million dollar exit fee, and examines how impendin...

Conference USA and Louisiana Tech face a decisive arbitration hearing—will a settlement finally end their months-long dispute? The fate of LA Tech’s Sun Belt move hangs in the balance, as both sides debate millions in buyout fees. Will Conference USA’s hardline stance pay off, or will the arbitrator push for compromise in this high-stakes college sports legal battle? Dave Schultz breaks down the t...

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns coach Matt Deggs erupts as James Madison Dukes secure the series win—what triggered this rare outburst, and can the Cajuns recover before their NCAA hopes slip away? Frustration boils over for Louisiana after a costly defensive blunder and tough losses, while JMU’s dugout chirping adds fuel to the fire. Is this a turning point for Deggs and the Cajuns, or a sign of deeper i...

Sun Belt chaos reigns as South Alabama snaps Coastal Carolina’s 32-game conference winning streak with a 15-2 rout. Can the Jaguars sustain this momentum and reshape the baseball standings? Meanwhile, Georgia State shocks fans by firing Jonas Hayes and announcing Jon Cremins as the new men’s basketball head coach—all within six hours. Is this the start of a new era for Panthers basketball? Dave Sc...

Coastal Carolina dominates South Alabama for their 32nd straight Sun Belt win—can anyone halt the Chanticleers’ momentum? Luke Jones shines with six shutout innings while Ty Barrango, Jordan Taylor, and Dean Mihos anchor a balanced offensive attack. Meanwhile, South Alabama’s Mitchell Heer struggles under pressure, raising questions about the Jaguars’ ability to handle powerful lineups in high-sta...

Louisiana Tech and Conference USA gear up for a pivotal arbitration showdown as legal drama unfolds over a multi-million dollar exit fee. Will LA Tech secure its move to the Sun Belt, or will Conference USA delay the inevitable? Dave Schultz breaks down the negotiation tactics, court filings, and the financial stakes impacting college football schedules and fan loyalty. Sun Belt baseball receives...

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Director Bryan Maggard earns a prestigious spot on the College Football Playoff Committee, signaling a major win for Louisiana and the Sun Belt Conference. With increased representation for Group of Five programs, will Maggard's voice open new doors for contenders like James Madison and elevate Sun Belt schools in national conversations? The episode also raises que...

Sun Belt Conference teams face pivotal midweek matchups as RPI stakes soar—can Texas State edge mighty Texas and secure a regional host spot? Dave Schultz reveals why midweek games matter more to Sun Belt contenders than SEC heavyweights, highlighting Texas State’s rise, Coastal Carolina’s statement victory over Clemson, and the relentless pressure to avoid RPI pitfalls against teams like McNeese...

Coastal Carolina extends their Sun Belt dominance with 31 straight victories, overcoming injuries and late-game drama against Marshall. Can the Chanticleers maintain their streak as they prepare to face a resurgent South Alabama squad in Conway? Dave Schultz spotlights the Chanitcleers streak without pitchers Cam Flukey or Hayden Johnson, and slugger Trace Mazon breaks down the squad’s resilience...

Baseball America’s new NCAA tournament bracket reveals a clear lack of respect for the Sun Belt Conference—four Sun Belt teams barely make the cut, and projected hosts like Southern Miss find themselves fighting for recognition. Are teams like Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas State being undervalued compared to SEC powerhouses with weaker records and higher RPIs? Dave Schultz questions th...

Growing frustration rocks Sun Belt country as Louisiana Tech’s standoff with Conference USA threatens to derail football plans and delay critical scheduling decisions. Will arbitration finally end the back-and-forth, or is the cost of realignment becoming too much for La Tech and Sun Belt stakeholders to bear? Dave Schultz explores the mounting impatience and what’s at stake for teams, fans, and s...

ULM reportedly hires UAB assistant Ryan Cross as their new basketball coach—will this smart, local move finally revive a program that hasn’t seen a 20-win season in nearly a decade? Dave Schultz weighs the pros and cons, contrasting Cross's steady experience with the headline-grabbing appeal of candidates like Donnie Tyndall and Jason Williams. Is Cross the right fit to rebuild the Warhawks, or di...

Georgia Tech aims to revive its basketball legacy by hiring Troy’s Scott Cross, a proven culture builder and strategic winner. Can Cross translate his Sun Belt success to the ACC and break Tech’s twenty-year drought? With connections to Deputy AD Brent Jones and a track record of turning UT Arlington and Troy into contenders, Cross brings aggressive defense, high-tempo offense, and a focus on recr...

Sun Belt Conference teams face the RPI rollercoaster—can strong schedules outweigh costly upsets? Troy’s showdown with Southern Miss sends the Trojans soaring 46 spots in the RPI, while South Alabama’s loss to ULM triggers a 21-place plummet. Are high-stakes weekends and risky matchups shaping the NCAA tournament landscape for Southern Miss, Texas State, Coastal Carolina, and the Ragin’ Cajuns? Da...

Troy Trojans launch a high-profile basketball coaching search after Scott Cross’s consistent success and dramatic exit to Georgia Tech. Can the program retain its winning edge and keep star players from hitting the transfer portal? Dave Schultz and Thomas Gleaton (The Trojan Wall) analyze Cross’s legacy of “taking the stairs” back to Sun Belt glory, the pivotal role of players like Tayton Conerway...

Troy Trojans lose head coach Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, sparking questions about ACC competitiveness and NIL resources. Will Cross elevate the Yellow Jackets' basketball program or face the same middling fate amid budget constraints? Dave Schultz investigates Georgia Tech’s commitment to basketball, Cross’s $2 million salary, and the stakes of aiming for only the ACC’s middle third in NIL rankin...

Troy Trojans’ NCAA tournament run ends with a tough loss to Nebraska as Scott Cross’s future draws the spotlight. Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s promising start, Nebraska’s defensive mastery, and Pryce Sandfort’s three-point barrage that turned the tide. Turnovers, cold shooting, and missed rebounding opportunities left Troy searching for answers, while Nebraska showcased why they’re a force on b...

The Nebraska Cornhuskers end the Troy Trojans’ NCAA tournament run with suffocating defense and Pryce Sandfort’s scoring spree.  Can Fred Hoiberg’s squad ride this momentum for a deeper March Madness push? Dave Schultz breaks down how Nebraska turned a hot Troy start into a commanding win, spotlighting Sandfort’s sharp shooting, the Huskers’ 17-6 turnover edge, and a surprising rebounding advantag...

Conference USA escalates its feud with Louisiana Tech, shifting from petty to vindictive moves that threaten Sun Belt realignment. Is the fight over conference membership turning into a war of attrition? Dave Schultz breaks down the latest legal maneuvers, including Conference USA’s push for arbitration and the controversial scheduling of Louisiana Tech in both leagues for 2026. With $5.5 million...

Can Troy crack Nebraska’s stifling no-middle defense, or will the Cornhuskers shut down the Trojans’ attack? Dave Schultz explores Troy’s potential strategies, spotlighting Coach Scott Cross’s emphasis on ball movement and backdoor cuts to exploit Nebraska’s elite positioning. With Nebraska holding opponents to under 30% from three-point range, can Troy find enough shooting and free-throw opportun...

Conference USA throws the college football world into uncertainty with aggressive delay tactics in its legal battle against Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference. Dave Schultz breaks down the high-stakes courtroom drama, questioning Conference USA’s motives as they maneuver lawsuits and scheduling chaos. With ticket sales and athletic department planning on the line, will the Sun Belt force a...