CONTROVERSY: JMU DUCKS Power Four Exclusion, Faces Oregon—Will Alonzo Barnett III SHINE?

JMU crashes the College Football Playoff, shaking up the power structure and sending shockwaves through the national media. Can Alonza Barnett III and Head Coach Bob Chesney ride this momentum to a legendary upset over Oregon? Dave Schultz examines the Dukes’ defensive stand, strategic adjustments, and the matchup odds against the Big 10 powerhouse, questioning whether the narrative finally favors the underdog. Key topics include the Sun Belt sending nine teams to bowl games, the ACC's tiebreaker chaos, and the national uproar over two Group of Five programs making the playoff. Dave Schultz spotlights JMU’s exposure and underdog opportunity, slams the whining from media heavyweights about “little guys” stealing spots, and runs down crucial bowl matchups for Troy, Texas State, Southern Miss, and more. Don’t miss this energized breakdown as the Sun Belt Conference seizes a historic moment on college football’s biggest stage.