# Phil Steele Breaks Down JMU Football's 2026 Season, Sun Belt Contenders, and Playoff Dark Horses

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Podcast: [JMU Sports News Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jmu-sports-news-network-179578)
Published: 2026-07-26T20:44:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1573

## Resource

In this conversation, Phil Steele joins Bennett Conlin to break down James Madison University Football's 2026 outlook, from JC Evans and the revamped offense to a deep defensive front and one of the Sun Belt’s most intriguing schedules.

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