RANKED: JMU Dukes FINALLY Break Through at #24 | Can They SURVIVE the College Football Playoff Race?

JMU Dukes crack the AP Poll at #24 after defeating Marshall Thundering Herd 35-23. Can James Madison secure the Group of 5 playoff spot?

Host Dave Schultz breaks down JMU's first-ever ranking and defends their resume against American Conference critics, highlighting their lack of bad losses compared to UNT, Memphis, and Tulane.

The analysis covers Southern Miss Golden Eagles taking control of the Sun Belt West Division with a turnover-filled 27-21 victory over Arkansas State Red Wolves, featuring backup quarterback Landry's clutch 76-yard touchdown.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns' offensive resurgence takes center stage with their 42-39 win over Texas State Bobcats, as third-string quarterback Lunch Winfield and receiver Shelton Sampson lead a crucial fourth-quarter drive.

Key topics include Marshall's competitive performance against the Dukes, the Sun Belt versus American Conference playoff debate, and why Mike Desormeaux's potential bowl appearance would rank among the best coaching jobs in Louisiana football history.

Tune in for this comprehensive Sun Belt Conference football analysis and playoff implications.

0:00 Intro

0:30 JMU Ranked 24th in AP Poll

2:03 JMU Defeats Marshall 35-23 Analysis

4:37 Marshall's Missed Opportunities in Fourth Quarter

7:11 Bob Chesney Job Rumors and Rankings

10:15 Southern Miss Defeats Arkansas State 27-21

13:18 Backup Quarterbacks Make Impact in Game

16:22 Southern Miss Turnovers and Close Victory

19:25 Southern Miss Controls Sun Belt West

22:02 Troy Still in West Division Picture

23:33 Louisiana Cajuns Beat Texas State Again

26:11 Cajuns Nearly Blow 22-Point Lead

28:44 Game-Winning Drive and Post-Game Fight

31:18 Mike Desormeaux Impressive Coaching Job

33:52 Week Ahead Preview and Channel Growth

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