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

ULM Warhawks make bold offseason moves as Head Coach Bryant Vincent shakes up the roster and staff in pursuit of program history. With former interim AD duties behind him, Vincent opens up about key hires—highlighting the energy and vision of new Athletic Director SJ Tuohy—and the demanding realities of leading a D1 athletic department. Vincent previews spring football with eye-catching updates at...

Troy Trojans face Nebraska Cornhuskers in a matchup that guarantees a program’s first NCAA tournament win—will Troy's versatility upset Nebraska’s three-point dominance? Nebraska’s shocking 0-8 tournament record, defensive stats, and reliance on perimeter shooting set the stage for a high-stakes showdown, as Dave Schultz explores the game’s keys. Can the Campbell brothers, Thomas Dowd, and Victor...

Sun Belt fans await major news as rumors swirl around a potential release of the 2026 football schedule this Friday. With Louisiana Tech's contentious lawsuit against Conference USA and the Sun Belt's strategic moves, could a pivotal schedule drop shake up future matchups and conference alignments? Dave Schultz unpacks reports from trusted sources, raising the stakes for member schools and college...

Troy Trojans surge into the NCAA tournament with renewed depth and tactical versatility—can Coach Scott Cross engineer another March shockwave? Dave Schultz spotlights Head Coach Scott Cross's blueprint for Troy's Sun Belt dominance, emphasizing the rise of the Campbell brothers, Victor Valdez's unique “Mexicano Luka” skillset, and the impact of adjusting defensive schemes against top rivals like...

Louisiana Tech’s push to join the Sun Belt Conference faces a legal standoff with Conference USA as the 2026 football schedule hangs in the balance. Can the Bulldogs escape Conference USA’s grasp, or will a courtroom drama decide their future? With negotiations stalled, mounting lawsuits, and a multi-million dollar buyout dispute, Louisiana Tech’s fate could reshape the Group of Five landscape. Da...

Georgia Southern stuns Clemson with Sean White’s grand slam and dominant pitching. Can this momentum spark a Sun Belt baseball resurgence? Dave Schultz spotlights Georgia Southern’s seismic upset, breaking down their rough 0-8 start, RPI leap, and key player performances. The episode explores Sun Belt teams’ recent battles—Southern Miss outlasting Ole Miss in a classic pitchers’ duel, Coastal Caro...

Troy Trojans clinch back-to-back Sun Belt titles with a commanding 77-61 victory over Georgia Southern, propelled by Thomas Dowd's dominant double-double. Can Coach Scott Cross lead this well-rested squad to an NCAA tournament upset—and possibly face in-state rival Alabama? Debate heats up as bracket projections hint at a high-stakes showdown. Dave Schultz breaks down Troy’s winning formula, the i...

Troy secures a hard-fought return to the Sun Belt Championship, outlasting a fatigued Southern Miss squad despite Tylik Weeks’ standout tournament. Can Troy go back-to-back as Sun Belt champions for the first time since Georgia State’s reign? Dave Schultz spotlights Troy’s strategic move to zone defense, clutch free throw shooting, and Bellamy’s 22-point performance in a game defined by resilience...

Southern Miss surges into the Sun Belt quarterfinals as Taliq Weeks dominates with a 32-point showcase, outscoring Texas State 81-77. Can the Golden Eagles keep their winning streak alive against App State next? Dave Schultz dissects how Weeks’ perfect free-throw shooting and clutch performances from teammates like Brumfield fueled Southern Miss’ resilience, despite tense momentum swings and a per...

Courtroom fireworks erupt as Louisiana Tech sues Conference USA over exit delays, threatening to reshape the Sun Belt football landscape. With just months before kickoff, Dave Schultz tracks the escalating legal drama, revealing behind-the-scenes negotiations, scheduling chaos, and hefty financial stakes. Is Louisiana Tech’s Sun Belt move in jeopardy, or will they break free in time for the 2026 s...

Sun Belt stuns fans as South Alabama Lady Jaguars lose key players after Coastal Carolina brawl—was their championship shot unfairly stolen? Dave Schultz breaks down the viral altercation, including Coastal Carolina's Tracey Hueston’s punch, Cordasia Harris’s reaction, and controversial Sun Belt Conference rulings that leave South Alabama without its three leading scorers. Did the league miss the...

Southern Miss hangs on to edge Mississippi State in a wild 7-6 thriller, fueled by Drey Barrett’s 450-foot three-run homer and late-inning chaos featuring two strikeout wild pitches. Can the Golden Eagles leverage this momentum into a national seed bid? Dave Schultz spotlights Southern Miss’s resilience, Mississippi State’s costly defensive miscues, and why this result shakes up the RPI landscape...

Sun Belt Conference hoops heat up as postseason awards spark debate and underdogs eye upsets. Can Scott Cross’s Troy squad and Player of the Year Chase Harris from South Alabama stay dominant, or will Justin Gray’s resurgent Coastal Carolina and a gritty group of dark horses surprise the field? Dave Schultz breaks down the opening Sun Belt Tournament clashes, the impact of injuries like Dorian Fin...

Sun Belt Conference basketball heads to Pensacola with chaos in the tournament bracket—can any team break through in this ultra-competitive field? Dave Schultz and Matt Stewart examine the aftermath of a controversial bracket reveal, intense tiebreaker scenarios, and Arkansas State's dramatic seeding slide. The conversation spotlights Troy's season, Scott Cross’s coaching, key absences like Theo S...

Sun Belt basketball’s tournament race turns chaotic as a tangled six-way tie sparks confusion over tiebreaker rules—did the conference miss a golden opportunity to set the narrative? Dave Schultz dissects the controversial bracket reveal, the convoluted procedures for seeding, and shouts out key voices like Kara Richey and Matt Present, shining a light on the messy process. Was the Sun Belt’s lack...

Troy Trojans clinch the Sun Belt regular season crown while chaos erupts beneath them—six teams scramble for second place. Thomas Dowd dominates with 22 points and 11 rebounds as Troy surges past ULM in a decisive 80-65 victory. Dave Schultz breaks down pivotal games, dramatic upsets for South Alabama and Marshall, and how Texas State’s comeback reshapes the standings. Did the Sun Belt’s convolute...

Sun Belt chaos looms as seven teams battle for a share of the regular season basketball title—will App State, Texas State, Troy, Marshall, South Alabama, Arkansas State, or Coastal Carolina come out on top? Dave Schultz breaks down the pivotal Friday night matchups, seeding scenarios, and tiebreaker odds, highlighting streaking James Madison, surging Arkansas State, and the defensive prowess of Te...

Sun Belt hoops chaos looms as South Alabama’s dominant win keeps alive the possibility of a dramatic 7-way tie atop the conference standings. Can Texas State’s home-court advantage topple App State. Dave Schultz spotlights Adam Olsen’s hot shooting, Randy Brady’s all-around impact, and the unique scenarios that could shuffle the postseason seedings. Sun Belt baseball heats up with Troy’s upset vic...

Arkansas State and Georgia State baseball shock the nation with massive upsets over powerhouse programs. Can these Sun Belt teams ride newfound momentum into a season-defining run? Dave Schultz dissects Arkansas State’s 12-4 rout of Arkansas, fueled by Cross Jumper’s explosive bat and clutch pitching, and Georgia State’s late rally to dismantle Georgia Tech’s high-powered offense. Key stories incl...

Sun Belt chaos looms as seven teams eye a first-place tie—can Texas State, App State, South Alabama, or Troy find an edge in a loaded conference race? Dave Schultz spotlights the unpredictable Sun Belt basketball standings, breaking down offensive and defensive matchups, wild tiebreaker scenarios, and critical late-season games. Discussion centers on Troy’s recent slump, South Alabama’s rebounding...

Appalachian State surges to the top of Sun Belt basketball as South Alabama stuns Troy. Does App State have what it takes to seal the co-championship amid a wild conference race? Dave Schultz breaks down pivotal matchups, including Jalen Spear’s 39-point showcase for Marshall, Cooper Campbell’s scoring flurry for Troy, and Arkansas State’s offensive breakout. Key topics include Sun Belt tournament...

Marshall Thundering Herd surge to the top of Sun Belt basketball with a thrilling 94-93 comeback win over App State. Can Landon Joseph's breakout 24-point performance propel Marshall to a conference title? Dave Schultz breaks down Joseph’s clutch, baseline jumpers, Jalen Spear’s fearless scoring, and the defensive turnaround that spurred victory. App State’s first-half offensive explosion and refu...

Troy survives a nail-biter against ULM as Kerrington Kiel’s late layup secures a 77-76 win and keeps the Trojans in the battle for Sun Belt supremacy. Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina falls short at home despite Josh Beadle’s 31-point eruption, as JMU seizes a crucial victory behind Cliff Davis’ clutch performance. Can Coastal rebound, or is their push for a top seed fading fast? Dave Schultz provides...

Coastal Carolina's 16-game home winning streak comes to a sudden halt as College of Charleston claims a dramatic 4-3 victory. Can the Chanticleers rebound and protect their status as the Sun Belt's preseason favorite? Dave Schultz spotlights the Sun Belt's missed midweek opportunities, from Arkansas State letting a win at No. 16 Ole Miss slip away to App State faltering after an early lead over Du...

Marshall shakes up the Sun Belt standings with a nail-biting 84-80 victory over South Alabama. Jalen Spear’s clutch three-pointer and Wyatt Fricks’ dominant inside play fuel Marshall’s win, sparking chaos atop the conference as App State, Troy, South Alabama, and Marshall now all vie for first place. With teams separated by mere games and key matchups looming, will the Thundering Herd’s resilience...