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November 15, 2022S5 Ep14: Louisiana Recap and Marshall Preview
Buckle your seat belts, Eagle Nation, we're fired up! After a frustrating loss in the final road game of the regular season, Georgia Southern returns home still searching for its sixth win and bowl eligibility. Matt and Cody discuss the disappointing Thursday night loss on national TV, our pathetic excuse for a defense and what needs to change scheme, attitude and culture wise to get that elusive sixth win of the season against a solid Marshall team.
Show Notes:
Our Defense Is Worthless: Something Has to Change to Win Another Game
Defense Needs to Play Angry, Prove Everyone Wrong
Offensive Struggles: Injuries, Play Calling or Defensive Pressure?
Previewing Marshall: Another Top Defense Heads to Paulson
Stopping the Herd's Running Game Is Key, But a Huge Ask for our D
Losing Against Marshall Likely Means 0-4 to Close the Season
1 hr 7 min
November 08, 2022S5 Ep13: South Alabama Loss and Louisiana Preview
After a frustrating loss to South Alabama in Paulson Stadium, Georgia Southern heads to Lafayette, Louisiana, for its final road game of the regular season. Can the Eagles bounce back and become bowl eligible with a Thursday-night win against the Ragin' Cajuns on national TV?
Show Notes:
South Alabama May Be the Most Frustrating Loss Yet
Defense Will Not Win Us Games or Maintain Leads
Offensive Production Slowed Without Slew of Weapons
3-and-1 Vanilla Play Calling Is a Big Concern
Previewing Louisiana: Ragin' Cajuns Blew Their Own Lead
Different Louisiana Team Than Past Years
Eagles Still Have Plenty to Play for, and It Starts Thursday
1 hr 7 min
November 02, 2022S5 Ep12: ODU Recap and South Alabama Preview
After a much needed bye week, GATA Talk is back to get you ready for a huge matchup with South Alabama as the Jaguars head to Paulson Stadium. Georgia Southern improved to 5-3 on the year with a big road win against ODU in Virginia two weeks ago and now looks to become bowl eligible with a win against South Alabama in Statesboro.
Show Notes:
ODU Recap: Most Well-Rounded Win Thus Far
Defense Improving Little by Little
Thank You Amare Jones!
South Alabama Preview: Jaguars Have Many Similarities to JMU
Keys to a Win Against S. Alabama
Fun Facts Officially Retired for the Season
1 hr 2 min
October 20, 2022S5 Ep11: JMU Recap and Old Dominion Preview
Georgia Southern sends another freshly ranked team home without a number next to its name. The Eagles put up nearly 600 yards of offense including 578 yards through the air for quarterback Kyle Vantrease. Now back over .500, the Eagles head up to Virginia to take on a confident Old Dominion team coming off a dominate performance against Coastal Carolina.
Show Notes:
Wild Game and Record-Setting Day for Vantrease
Defense Forced Turnovers and Showed Progress
Our Offense Is FUN: If you Disagree, You Have Blinders On
Was Storming the Field Warranted?
Previewing ODU: Confident Team with Offensive Identity Shift
Pivotal Game in Virginia with East Title Still in Play
1 hr 11 min
October 12, 2022S5 Ep10: Georgia State Loss and JMU Preview
After another heart-wrenching loss to rival Georgia State, the Georgia Southern Eagles return home to the friendly confines of Paulson Stadium to take on the nationally ranked James Madison Dukes. Matt and Cody discuss what went wrong against State, how the season outlook has (or hasn't) changed and what will be needed to get an upset win against the Sun Belt's Cinderella in JMU.
Show Notes:
Turnovers, Line Play and Physicality the Difference Against State
What Is Going on with the Defense?
KVT Is the Guy: But at What Point Is He Not?
JMU Preview: Veteran QB, Good Run Game and Excellent Defense
1 hr 6 min
October 06, 2022S5 Ep9: Coastal Recap and Ga State Hate Week
Georgia Southern loses a heartbreaker in Conway. Now the Eagles have to bounce back with another "road" game against rival Georgia State. Matt and Cody talk clock management and defense in the Coastal game, preview Georgia State and bring back the #FunFacts segment.
Show Notes:
Clock, Refs and 4th Quarter Defensive Breakdown Against CCU
Is Coastal the Most Hated Program in the Sun Belt?
MUST Win Game at Turner Field
#FunFacts About Georgia State
Blue Pants?
1 hr
September 29, 2022S5 Ep8: Ball State Recap and Coastal Preview
Georgia Southern enters Sun Belt Conference play this week at 3-1 after a home win against Ball State. The Eagles now head to Conway, S.C., to face Coastal Carolina and — possibly for the first time — Grayson McCall.
Show Notes:
Ball State Recap: No Quit in This Eagles Team
OJ Arnold Is Going to a Problem for Opposing Teams
Coastal Preview: McCall Could Miss Another One Against Us
Keys to a Win Against Coastal
Fun "Facts" About Conway, South Carolina
45 min
September 22, 2022S5 Ep7: UAB Recap and Ball State Preview
Georgia Southern comes away with its first loss of the season after an UGLY game in Birmingham against UAB. Matt and Cody break down the frustrating loss, but explain why they remain optimistic for the rest of the season. It starts this Saturday as the team returns home to Paulson Stadium to close out the non-conference slate against Ball State of the MAC.
Show Notes:
Two Weddings...And a Funeral in Birmingham
Kyle Vantrease Had an Off Day, But It's Not the Norm
Finding an Answer for Defenses Dropping Eight
Defense Has to Tackle Better and Take Better Angles
The Hangover Was STRONG for the Sun Belt
Previewing Ball State: From Mason Jars to RBs with Pet Alligators
1 hr 1 min
September 14, 2022S5 Ep6: Georgia Southern Beats Nebraska & UAB Preview
IT'S CORN!!! Georgia Southern heads into Lincoln, Nebraska, and comes away with its first Power Five win as an FBS program, beating the Cornhuskers 45-42 in front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium. Matt and Cody give their thoughts on the historic win, the faster-than-expected evolution of the Eagles' offense and what needs to happen to keep this momentum going. The guys also preview another tough road test as GS heads to Birmingham to take on UAB. Do the Eagles keep rolling, or will there be a hangover from the party in Lincoln?
Show Notes:
Why This Nebraska Win Is Special
Why This Eagles Team Is Different
Kyle Vantrease Played Like a Man Possessed
We Can Still Run the Football
UAB Preview: Well-Coached Team Not to be Taken Lightly
Keys to a Win Against UAB
56 min
September 07, 2022S5 Ep5: Morgan State Recap & Nebraska Preview
The Clay Helton era of Georgia Southern football officially began with an expected win over FCS opponent Morgan State, but it was how our Eagles won that is the story. Matt and Cody break down the lopsided season opener and what (if at all) it tells us about this team. The guys also preview the first real test of the young season as the Eagles make the long trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face the Cornhuskers out of the Big Ten.
Show Notes:
New GS Offense Starts Slow, But Finishes Dominant
Defense Pitches Shutout: Thoughts on New-Look Defense
Refreshing Blowout Against an FCS Foe
How Is This Different Than the 2016 Savannah State Win?
Previewing Nebraska: Winnable Game Against Struggling Cornhuskers
Keys to Winning in Helton's Road Debut with GS
53 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…