Frary and Smith

Sun Belt Football teams have developed a reputation for taking down Power 5 programs in recent years. On today's episode, the guys review their Top 5 Sun Belt Football upsets over the past 5 years. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

On Friday, the Sun Belt Conference released the full schedule for the 2024 Sun Belt Football season. They guys provide an in-depth look at the easiest/hardest schedules, review each of the Midweek Mania games, discuss their top matchups in November, and provide in-depth breakdowns for some of the league's top teams. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The return of Sun Belt Football is only 6 months away. The non-conference slate of games this fall is loaded, featuring many of the top Group of 5 teams. The guys draft & breakdown their Top 10 Non-Conference games in the Sun Belt ahead of the 2024 season. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The Mail's here! The guys discuss a number of topics including their Top 5 Sun Belt Football rivalries, who they'd start a Dynasty with in EA Sports College Football 25, why they think the Dell McGee hire is a slam dunk, and much more on today's Mail Bag episode. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

7 Sun Belt athletes will participate in next week's NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN. Each player will look to increase their NFL Draft stock at the 4-day event. The guys breakdown the outlook for each of the league's entries. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! 5:10 - Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr. 8:42 - Troy RB Kimani Vidal 13:05 - Marshall RB Rasheen Ali 17:20 - Marshall OL Ethan Driskell 20:54 - Louisiana OL Nate Thomas 23:30 - Troy LB Javon Solomon 27:30 - Georgia State LB Jontrey Hunter Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Five Sun Belt Football programs will have new Head Coaches manning the sidelines in 2024. 247Sports Ben Moore joins the show to discuss Shawn Elliot's shocking (maybe not) departure from Georgia State for the SEC. Plus, the guys discuss whether this will be the new normal in the Sun Belt or if this offseason is unique in the latest episode of Trending Topics. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The College Football schedule continues to evolve with the addition of the transfer portal and an increased emphasis on early signing day. The guys discuss how the Sun Belt is handling the changes. Plus, they review hot-button topics like a proposed Rivalry Week, a Neutral Site Championship & the slate of midweek games in the latest episode of Trending Topics. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

NCAA Student-Athletes can now benefit from their Name, Image & Likeness (NIL). The guys discuss how the Sun Belt is positioned with NIL, how it affects the locker room, what goes into building a personal brand, and more in the latest episode of Trending Topics. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The NCAA Transfer Portal has risen into prominence in the past several years. It's allowed freedom of movement & increased opportunities for College Athletes. It's also fundamentally changed how College Football works. The guys take a look at the transfer portal affects on the Sun Belt, it's institutions, it's athletes, and more. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The College Football Playoff will officially transition to a 12-team format beginning this fall. The guys discuss the changes effects on the league & the future of the Group of 5. Plus, they look at the feasibility of a Group of 5 Playoff. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Kaiden & Noah hand down their Final Verdict(s) on the 2023 Sun Belt Football season including their most exciting teams, most resilient squads, and more. Plus, they take a stab at a Way-Too-Early Power Rankings for the each of the Sun Belt's divisions. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Louisiana appeared in their 6th consecutive bowl game after a 6-6 regular season while ULM lost 10 straight to end the regular season in the 3rd year under Terry Bowden. Voices of the Ragin' Cajuns & Warhawks Jay Walker and Mike Hammer joined the guys to discuss the seasons for their programs & review the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Southern Miss failed to make a bowl game after going 3-9 in a disappointing 2023 season while Georgia State won their 4th bowl game in their last 5 trips at the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Voices of the Golden Eagles & Panthers John Cox and Dave Cohen joined the guys to discuss the seasons for their programs & review the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

South Alabama won the program's first bowl game in 2023 while Marshall appeared in their 7th straight postseason bowl this season. Voices of the Jaguars & Thundering Herd JT Crabtree and Steve Cotton joined the guys to break down the seasons for their programs & discuss the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Coastal Carolina advanced to a bowl game for the 4th season in a row after an impressive regular season that included a 5-game winning streak while Arkansas State appeared in their first bowl game since 2019. Voices of the Chanticleers & Red Wolves Joe Cashion & Matt Stolz stopped by to discuss the seasons for their programs & review the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

After a banner 2023 season, Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill joins the guys for a State of the Conference style interview. He shares his thoughts on the upcoming changes to the College Football Playoff, discusses the league's current TV deal with ESPN, shares his perspective on several possible league moves, and so much more. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Texas State won 8 games while appearing in their first bowl game in 2023 while Old Dominion out-performed expectations on their way to a 2nd bowl appearance in the last 3 years. Voices of the Bobcats & Monarchs Clint Shields & Ted Alexander dropped in to discuss the seasons for their programs & review the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

Troy won their 2nd consecutive Sun Belt Football Championship in 2023 while Georgia Southern's year ended with a bowl loss in Myrtle Beach. Voices of the Trojans and Eagles Barry McKnight & Danny Reed stopped by to recap the seasons for their respective programs & discuss the storylines that shaped them. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The 2023 season brought with it a return to prominence for App State. Despite a slow start, the Mountaineers won 5-straight games including a 4-0 November to return to their 4th Sun Belt Football Championship game. The program would go on to finish 9-5 with a Cure Bowl Victory over MAC Champion Miami (OH). Voice of the Mountaineers Adam Witten stopped by to recap App State's exciting season & discuss the outlook for the program. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!

The 2023 season was a historic year for James Madison. It was a year that saw the team start 10-0, earn the #21 ranking in the AP poll, host ESPN's College GameDay for the 3rd time & appear in the program's first-ever bowl game. They accomplished all of this despite playing in just their 2nd season at the FBS level. Voice of the Dukes Dave Riggert dropped by to recap the Dukes' record-setting season & discuss the key storylines behind it. It's time to talk some Sun Belt Football! Follow the show on Twitter: @FraryandSmith Follow the hosts on Twitter: @NoahFrary & @Kaiden__Smith Produced by Richmond Weaver Subscribe to the Frary & Smith Podcast Newsletter!