POWER GRAB: Why the Power Four Threatens Group of 5 Hopes—JMU and Tulane FACE Exclusion

Power Four threatens Group of Five playoff access as college football evolves. Will the Sun Belt’s rising stars find a path to the postseason with shifting rankings and playoff rules? Dave Schultz spotlights the brewing battle between Power Four conferences and Group of Five programs, exploring how JMU and Tulane’s recent successes impact enrollment and national profile. The episode covers playoff expansion drama, Notre Dame’s top-12 guarantee, and the looming possibility of a G5-only playoff. The Sun Belt faces unprecedented transfer portal activity, with teams like Appalachian State and Georgia State losing key quarterbacks and playmakers. Insightful analysis on NIL deals, coaching changes, and guardrails for player movement paints a vivid picture of this turbulent period. Basketball updates, including Coastal Carolina’s win and upcoming Sun Belt matchups, round out the latest developments. Which teams will adapt—and which stars will step up—as the college football power dynamic shifts?