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October 13S9 Ep10: JMU Loss and ODU Preview
Please note, this was recorded Sunday night prior to JMU's announcement that they were leaving the Sun Belt for the American. Matt and Cody react to the home loss to JMU and preview Thursday's matchup with ODU.
Show Notes:
Once Again Couldn't Put Together a Complete Game
Sun Belt Championship Essentially Out of Reach
Crucial Moments: 3rd-and-2 w/ Weston, Onside Kick, Sequence Before Ford Kick
Georgia Southern Field Goal Kickers at 5-11 on the Year
Shoutouts for Gutsy Efforts by Sears and Dallas
Officiating and the Phantom Timeout: We Look at the Tape
ODU Preview: Struggling Team with a Little Confidence
Shutting Down ODU's Run is Key
Offense Has to be Aggressive Early and Never Let up
1 hr 37 min
October 06S9 Ep9: Coastal Win and James Madison Preview
Georgia Southern starts conference play 1-0 with a one-score win against Coastal Carolina on the road. The Eagles looked great at times, and bad others, continuing their inconsistent play. Special teams and a lack of a real running game are major concerns headed into a huge matchup against defending Sun Belt champion James Madison.
Show Notes:
Glad We Won, but How You Win Matters
Two Goal Line Turnovers Cost Coastal
Eagles Special Teams Is a Major Lability
Weston Bryan Flashes Breakaway Speed
Lack of Real Running Game Is a Major Concern
Defense Bent and Almost Broke in Half at Times
James Madison Preview: Dukes Looking for First Win at Paulson
JMU Will Present Major Test of Stopping the Run
Eagles Offense Must be More Consistent for Chance at Upset
Special Teams Needs to be Conservative and Safe
1 hr 34 min
September 29S9 Ep8: Houston Recap & Coastal Carolina Preview
Georgia Southern ends its out-of-conference schedule a disappointing 1-3 after a 42-28 loss to Houston. Now, the Eagles head up to Conway to face Coastal Carolina in a battle of struggling programs looking to start 1-0 in Sun Belt play.
Show Notes:
Defense Struggles Against Houston
Max Johnson Has Best Game, but Still Outshined by Weigman
Houston's O-Line Dominates Eagles' Front 7
Through 4 Games, Eagles Still Unable to Play a Complete Game
Has Georgia Southern Ever Played 4 Complete Quarters Under Helton?
Hollins and Myles Out, and Alex Taylor's Breakout Game
Coastal Preview: Two Teams Desperate for a Win
Coastal's Offense Runs Through Its QB
What a Win or Loss Would Mean for the Season
53 min
September 21Jax State Collapse - Is Georgia Southern's Season Already Over?
Georgia Southern lets a 17-point lead slip away after special teams blunders, some defensive lapses and a stagnant second-half offense in a 31-27 loss to Jax State. The Eagles now find themselves 1-2 and staring 1-3 in the mirror with a home game against a ranked Houston team.
Show Notes:
Second Half Collapse of Epic Proportions
Special Teams Absolutely Horrific Through Three Games
Play Calling Still Bad, Especially in Second Halves
QB Play Remains Suspect with Inability to Throw Downfield
Should We Let Weston Bryan Run the Offense?
Why This Team Isn't Competing for a Sun Belt Championship
Defense Shows Its Human, But Still Greatly Improved
Houston and Willie Fritz Will Be Hunting a Wounded Duck
1 hr 35 min
September 15S9 Ep6: Clemson Loss Reaction and Jax State Preview
Georgia Southern's lackluster offense is its downfall in a 22-7 loss at Clemson. Matt and Cody react to the questionable playcalling and player execution in a rough showing for the offense as well as discuss a fantastic showing from the Eagles defense. The guys also preview Saturday's game against Jax State that is a must-win.
Show Notes:
Special Teams Put Us in a Hole Early
Offensive Woes Don't Fall Solely on Aplin
Defense Plays Lights Out for Second Straight Game
Is the Defense Championship Caliber?
Jax State Preview: Familiar Face at OC
Gamecocks' Offense Runs Through QB Caden Creel
Eagles Must Establish the Run Early Against Jax State
Sun Belt Round-Up from Week 2
52 min
September 08S9 Ep5: Charleston Southern Recap & Clemson Preview
Georgia Southern wins its season opener in dominate fashion with a 31-0 shutout against Charleston Southern. Matt and Cody discuss the excellent debut of Mike Mutz's defense, the fast start then drop-off of the Eagles offense, and preview the big matchup against Clemson in Death Valley this Saturday.
Show Notes:
Dominate Debut for Mike Mutz and the Defense
Offense Starts Fast, Then Fizzles Out
Thoughts on Max Johnson's Debut as Qb1
Ashton Hollins and Ty Cummings Shine
Stadium Atmosphere and Paulson Fan Experience Review
Sun Belt Round-Up from Week 1
Clemson Preview: Do Eagles Stand a Chance?
Keys to Beating the Tigers
Was Clemson's Blowout Against LSU Worst Case Scenario?
1 hr 21 min
August 31S9 Ep4: Georgia Southern Football 2026 Season Expectations
We break down the 2026 football schedule for Georgia Southern, including our season expectations for year five of the Clay Helton era. Will the defense improve? Will the offense regress? How will the Eagles fare in a brutal out-of-conference slate? Is this the year Georgia Southern finally breaks through and wins the East? We discuss all this and more.
Show Notes:
Thoughts Entering Year 5 of the Clay Helton Era
Will a Competent Defense be the Key to Breaking Through?
2026 Schedule Breakdown
Will the Fan Base Overreact to a Losing OOC Record?
Sun Belt Conference Preview
Charleston Southern Preview
1 hr 44 min
August 27S9, Ep3: Interview with New Voice of the Georgia Southern Eagles Adam Young
This is a special bonus episode of GATA Talk for Eagle Nation with the new voice of Georgia Southern, Mr. Adam Young. Adam was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to sit down with us and talk why Georgia Southern, reflect on his broadcasting career to this point and, most importantly, talk ball.
Show Notes:
Getting Acclimated to the New Gig
Why Georgia Southern
Broadcasting Background and Vision for His New Role
Analysis of Scrimmage No. 2 Including Standouts
Who Has Impressed Adam the Most On Field the Last Month
Who Has Impressed Adam Off the Field
What Adam Is Looking Forward to the Most His First Season
34 min
August 24S9 Ep2: Georgia Southern Football Offense Preview 2026
Our second season preview episode for the 2026 Georgia Southern football season covers all things offense. UNC transfer Max Johnson has officially been named the starter for Game 1 against Charleston Southern. We'll discuss every position group for the offense and debate what's needed from Ryan Aplin's offense to have a successful season.
Show Notes:
Max Johnson is Your QB1 Entering the Season
Running Back by Committee with a Talented Room
Josh Dallas: Will He Pick Up Where He Left Off?
Which Wideout(s) Will Make Up for Camden Brown's Production
O-Line Is the Biggest Question Mark on Offense
Tight Ends: Excited for River Helms' Return
1 hr 25 min
August 18S9, Ep1: Offseason Recap, Special Teams & Defensive Preview
GATA Talk is back for Season 9! We kick things off by recapping the 2026 offseason, then move into previewing the special teams and defensive units of the Eagles ahead of the start of the 2026 football season.
Show Notes:
Offseason Recap: New Voice, Eagle Creek Development
Special Teams Preview: Tripp Bryant, Alex Smith, Kick Returners
Defense: What Will Mike Mutz's Defense Look Like?
Key Departures and Additions
Realistic Expectations for the Defense
1 hr 28 min

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GATA Talk is a podcast dedicated to all things Georgia Southern Eagles football. Hosted by Georgia Southern University alums Matt Mauney and Cody Anderson, GATA Talk will give you weekly insight into…