Should the Sun Belt STEAL Ohio from the MAC to Replace JMU? | Sun Belt Podcast

Ohio Bobcats to the Sun Belt? Conference realignment chatter heats up as the Sun Belt weighs replacements for JMU. Could Ohio’s storied football tradition and strong showing in basketball make them a surprise fit, or does their deep MAC history hold them back? The conversation explores Ohio’s rivalry with Marshall, their stadium credentials, and whether Athens offers the elusive TV market the Sun Belt covets. Key themes include the drive for better football matchups, the value of longstanding rivalries, and the financial realities facing athletic programs. Midweek football games, media rights, and the elusive quest for attention in saturated sports markets all come under scrutiny. The discussion raises pressing questions: Has Ohio outgrown the MAC, and what would it take to lure them south? Sun Belt expansion, JMU’s move, and the ever-shifting landscape of college sports take center stage—don’t miss this bonus analysis.