FISH OUT OF WATER: JMU’s Bob Chesney TAKES UCLA Job—Why He’ll SUCCEED in Big Ten & What’s Next

JMU’s Bob Chesney lands the UCLA head coaching job, sparking fresh excitement in the college football landscape. Can the Pennsylvania native conquer West Coast recruiting and revive the Bruins vs Big Ten competition? Dave Schultz explores whether Chesney's rapid ascent—from Holy Cross to James Madison and now UCLA—signals a new era for blue-blood programs seeking hot G5 coaches. Key topics include Sun Belt coaching carousel drama, with Charles Huff’s name circulating for AAC and Sun Belt openings, and nine Sun Belt teams surging into bowl season. Dave Schultz breaks down key wins by Texas State, Arkansas State, and Georgia Southern, while addressing Southern Miss’s handling of potential coaching departures. Basketball gets a quick update as Sun Belt teams try to shake up early NET rankings. Will the Power Four’s G5 coaching raids reshape the national gridiron order?