JMU STILL UNRANKED at 7–0! Is College Football DISRESPECTING the Dukes? | Sun Belt Podcast

JMU Dukes remain unbeaten but were snubbed from the AP Top 25, raising questions about what it will take for this surging FBS team to earn national respect. Despite dominating Georgia State and boasting a perfect record, James Madison keeps piling up votes without breaking into the college football elite—while teams like Arizona rise in the rankings even after a bye week. The conversation focused on AP voters’ bias, the impact of preseason hype, and what JMU must do to finally get ranked. A key theme that emerged was the need for statement wins, with upcoming national TV matchups like JMU vs. App State highlighted as crucial opportunities. The discussion explored scheduling challenges, the visibility gap facing G5 programs, and whether blowout wins are now a requirement for the Dukes. Can the Dukes shift the narrative and grab the spotlight, or will their undefeated season remain underappreciated?