Georgia Southern improved to 1-1 on the season with a 26-18 win over FCS foe Maine. While it might not have been the prettiest game, the guys break down the positives and negatives from the Eagles' first victory of the 2019 season. They also preview our second Power 5 opponent of the year as Georgia Southern heads up to Minneapolis and Saint Paul to take on the Golden Gophers of Minnesota.

Show Notes: 

• Positives and Negatives from the Maine Win

Matt & Cody break down a tough loss to No. 6 LSU and what that may mean for the rest of the season. While the the record may be what most expected entering Week 2, the result certainly wasn't. What will it take for our Eagles to get back on track: A domination of FCS Maine.

Show Notes: 

• LSU: What Went Wrong? 

In our first game preview of the season, the guys break down the huge Week 1 matchup between Georgia Southern and No. 6 LSU. Topics include the role JD King will play now that he is eligible, how the Eagles' stacked secondary will stack up against LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and how the GS offensive line will hold up after losing Brian Miller for the season. 

Show Notes: 

• JD King Is Eligible: What Role Does He Play Against LSU?

Part 2 of GATA Talk's Georgia Southern football preview is here! In this episode, the guys break down what could be one of the best defenses in program history, along with a talented special teams unit. They also discuss the difficult 2019 schedule and what it will take to truly go from good to great in the second full season under Head Coach Chad Lunsford. 

Show Notes: 

• Outlook for Defense in Year 2 Under Scot Sloan

The boys are back and finally talking exclusively about our Georgia Southern Eagles after what has been an extremely eventful fall camp. Matt and Cody break down the Shai Werts arrest and dropped charges, the Quan Griffin arrest, the JD King transfer appeal and break down the Georgia Southern offense in Part 1 of their 2019 GS football preview. 

Show Notes: 

• #PoopGate - Character of Werts on Display 

On our second episode, the guys break down the East division of the Sun Belt conference, including the coaching changes at App State and Troy and the importance of culture within a college football program.

Show Notes: 

• Does Drinkwitz Have What It Takes for App to Repeat? 

Let's kick the tires and light the fires. GATA Talk is back for Season 2! To kick off this season, Matt and Cody talk about the West division of the Sun Belt Conference. 

Show Notes: 

• Previews of ULL, Ark St., ULM, South Alabama & Texas State 

We're back, Eagle Nation! We took some time off to let the coaching carousel of the Sun Belt Conference play itself out. Now that the chips have fallen, Matt and Cody recap the memorable 2018 Georgia Southern football season, where it ranks in their time as fans and how the coaching changes in the conference may affect the Eagles. 

Show Notes: 

4:18 - Looking Back at 2018

21:48 - Favorite Moments from the 2018 Season

35:30 - Where Does This Season Rank in Recent GS History? 

43:15 - Sun Belt Coaching Carousel and How It Affects Us

Eagle Nation is still celebrating a dramatic Camellia Bowl win as Georgia Southern completed its first 10-win season since becoming a member of the FBS with a 23-21 victory of Eastern Michigan. Savannah Morning News beat writer Travis Jaudon joins Matt and Cody to talk about the Camellia Bowl win, the legacy left by this senior class and what a 10-win season could mean for the 2019 recruiting class. 

Show Notes: 

2:23 - Shoutout to Eagle Nation Who Made Montgomery a Blast 

4:30 - Talking Camellia Bowl with Travis Jaudon 

19:58 - What the 10 Wins Mean for This Team and the Legacy of the Seniors

35:34 - Early Signing Period and What This Season Could Mean for the 2019 Class

Nick Burgess, the Georgia Southern beat writer for Forgotten5.com and EagleCreekChampagne.com joins the guys to talk about the Camellia Bowl matchup with Eastern Michigan. Matt and Cody also discuss the Swag Wagon (Lunsford bus) and the Cole Train (Cole Swindell bus) as well as what a 10th win would mean for the Eagles. 

Show Notes: 

4:00 - Forgotten5.com Writer Nick Burgess Talks Eastern Michigan with the Guys

39:40 - Matt and Cody make their predictions for the Camellia Bowl