JMU Sports News Network

This week, Bennett Conlin and Jack Fitzpatrick are joined by JMU Athletic Director Matt Roan. In this interview, JMU Athletic Director Matt Roan discusses the university's stadium expansion plans, strategic athletic development, and the future of college sports at JMU. Gain insights into infrastructure projects, revenue streams, and the vision for 2030 and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JMU Women's Basketball is DANCING — and they drew Kenny Brooks & Kentucky The Dukes are Sunbelt champions and headed to the NCAA Tournament, and Jack & Bennett break down every angle of the JMU vs. Kentucky first-round matchup — including the elephant in the room: former JMU head coach Kenny Brooks is now on the other sideline. Is this the feel-good story of the tournament, or a mismatch? Jack and Bennett crunch the numbers on Kentucky's terrifying stats (second in the country in blocks per game, top-20 rebounding margin), debate whether JMU got a raw deal at the 12 seed, and map out exactly what Peyton McDaniel, Ashanti Barnes, and Brie Robinson need to do for the Dukes to pull off the upset in Morgantown. Then — what's the actual ceiling for this program in the NIL era? And how long does Coach O stick around before a power conference comes calling? The guys also shift to JMU football, reacting to the full 2026 schedule. Three straight Thursday night games late in the season, a Week 11 bye, and a front-loaded September — is this schedule a product of the Sunbelt propping up its best TV draw, or a legitimate obstacle for a program trying to return to the College Football Playoff? Topics covered: JMU vs. Kentucky NCAA Tournament breakdown The Kenny Brooks storyline — compelling or overhyped? JMU women's basketball program ceiling in the NIL era Is Coach O eventually leaving for a power conference job? JMU football 2026 schedule reaction: three Thursday games, late bye week, rival placement frustrations JMU baseball, softball, and lacrosse quick hits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.