UCLA Bruins make a bold move by naming Bob Chesney as Head Football Coach, sparking debates about his fit and potential for instant success in the Big Ten. Can Chesney’s proven experience and recruitment prowess ignite a turnaround for a struggling UCLA program?

Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer and Dave Schultz spotlight Chesney’s dynamic personality, game-changing second-half strategies, and impressive results at James Madison despite massive roster turnover.

The conversation heats up around quarterback Nico’s future, the challenges of recruiting in Southern California, and Chesney’s ability to build defensive and offensive line depth.

With UCLA fans hungry for a bowl appearance and a return to relevance, this episode explores whether Chesney’s program-building skills can deliver fast results and transform the Bruins into Big Ten contenders.

00:00 JMU Football's QB Journey

04:04 Chesney's Impact on Team Rebuild

09:31 Recruiting Strategy for Bob Chesney

14:11 Coach's Career Transition Insights

19:59 "Is Bob Chesney UCLA's Future?"

23:23 Chesney's QB Success and Adaptability

26:34 UCLA Hires Proven Coach Chesney

29:39 Cal Coaching Change Analysis

30:54 "UCLA Hires Bob Chesney"

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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?

00:00 "UCLA's Interest in Bob Chesney"

04:14 California: A Quarterback Talent Hub

07:41 "Power 5 Schools Poach Coaches"

12:37 "Kane Womack's Coaching Journey"

13:19 G5 Coaching Jump Analysis

17:18 Sun belt Updates and Upcoming Events

22:32 Arkansas State Edges App State

26:28 JMU Dominates Coastal Carolina

28:26 Sun Belt Basketball Standings Update

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Coastal Carolina fires Tim Beck despite three straight bowl appearances—can the Chanticleers recover from quarterback uncertainty and heavy losses to James Madison?

Georgia Southern shakes up its defensive coaching staff while Clay Helton doubles down, signaling big changes after a season of inconsistent play.

The episode highlights the Sun Belt’s volatile coaching carousel, the upcoming signing day crunch, and the pressure-packed Sun Belt Championship, where JMU stands as huge favorites over Troy.

Dave Schultz breaks down key stats for Georgia Southern’s porous defense, how quarterback injuries derailed Coastal Carolina, and the ramifications of swift coaching moves around the league.

Analysis covers surprising bowl eligibility for Arkansas State and Texas State, Southern Miss fans’ wavering loyalty, and why the timing of firings and hires is upending college football.

Will new faces bring stability, or does the Sun Belt risk a season of more chaos?

00:00 "Tim Beck Out at Coastal"

06:12 Coaching Changes Announced

17:09 Cajuns' Clock Management Criticism

22:10 Southern Miss Football's Turnover Struggles

26:54 "The Business We’ve Chosen"

29:24 "John Sumrall's Coaching Transition"

33:39 Coaches' Moves and Decisions

37:00 Player Payments Over Coach Loyalty

39:10 "Share Your Thoughts"

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