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 GS football, including game recaps and previews, hot takes and armchair quarterback analysis. This podcast is for Georgia Southern football fans, created by two dudes who bleed blue and white.
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…
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…
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…
In this bonus episode, Matt and Cody discuss some big news out of the transfer portal. Quarterback Max Johnson will play his final year of college football at Georgia Southern. The Eagles land the former UNC, Texas A&M and LSU QB after JC French entered the transfer portal and signed with Cincinnati. Show Notes: Is it a given that Max is the new starter? Outlook for the Georgia Southern QB room If…
In our Season 8 finale, we recap Georgia Southern's win in the Birmingham Bowl against App State, react to a slew of Eagles entering the transfer portal, debate the QB situation going into 2026 and recap coaching changes. It's a loaded episode, one of our longest yet, and last one (most likely) until the Spring Game. Show Notes: Eagles Beat App State for Second Time in 2025 Defense Was Bend and…
Georgia Southern has hired Mike Mutz as the new defensive coordinator. The news broke after we recorded, but Matt gives his instant reaction at the top of the show. The rest of this super-sized episode previews the Birmingham Bowl matchup against App State and features an in-depth discussion about the current state of college football and the Group of 5/6's place in the FBS and the College…
The regular season has come to a close and Georgia Southern somehow made a bowl game, finishing 6-6 overall and 4-4 in Sun Belt play after the Eagles' first win at Marshall in 35 years. The following day, news broke that Defensive Coordinator Brandon Bailey was relieved of his duties, in what appears to be a complete overhaul of the Georgia Southern defense headed into 2026. In this episode, Matt…
Old Dominion handed Georgia Southern its worst home loss in program history on Senior Night, a 45-10 drubbing where the Eagles didn't score a touchdown until garbage time and had negative rushing yards at the half. The Eagles now cling to the hope of bowl eligibility by trying to win at Marshall for the first time since 1990. Show Notes: Comparing ODU Loss to the Georgia State Loss Under Fritz If…
OJ Arnold has one of the best performances from a Georgia Southern player in recent memory with nearly 400 yards of total offense and touchdowns running, passing and receiving to lead the Eagles to a 45-40 shootout win against Coastal Carolina. Now 5-5 on the year and 3-3 in the Sun Belt, Georgia Southern hosts Old Dominion for Senior Night. Can the Eagles find a way to slow down ODU's rushing…
Georgia Southern got a big win on the road against App State. While it always feels great to beat your rival, the question remains: was this a good win or is App State that bad? Matt and Cody reflect on the game and preview the home matchup against Coastal Carolina. Show Notes: Always a Great Day to Beat App Eagles Still Haven't Played a Complete Game Redzone Offense Becoming an Issue Defense…
Georgia Southern heads up to Boone, North Carolina to take on rival App State on a Thursday night, nationally televised game. The Eagles are searching for answers after a letdown on the road against Arkansas State, where Georgia Southern's defense gave up nearly 500 yards and the offense could only muster three points in the second half. Now, following the dreaded bye week, the Eagles must face a…
Georgia Southern gets its first Sun Belt Conference win of the season thanks to a dominate second half against in-state rival Georgia State. Now, the Eagles must find a way to win a conference game on the road as they head to Jonesboro to face Arkansas State. Show Notes: Tale of Two Halves Against Georgia State Will the Eagles Every Play a Complete Game? Defense Gives Up 444 Yards in a Blowout Win…