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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 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.
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
S8 Ep7: Jax State Win and Maine Preview
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Georgia Southern gets its first win of the season in its first home game of the year, beating Jax State 41-34. The defense struggled, but showed some grit and fight in the second half. The offense was balanced and efficient, and the Eagles' special teams looks to be the most improved unit so far on the young season. Matt and Cody discuss all of this, and preview the Maine Black Bears.
Show Notes:
- Paulson Crowd and Atmosphere Was ELECTRIC!
- Defense Struggled Early but Showed Fight Late
- Eagles Defense Still Historically Bad, Statistically Speaking
- Special Teams Shines, from Kicking to Cobb's Return
- Offense Was Balanced and Efficient
- Weston Bryan Needs More Touches
- Previewing Maine: Struggling Black Bears Head to Paulson
- Need to Get Up Early, Fine Tune Defense, and Play Younger Players
- First Home Game Reviews: Freedom Statue, Concessions, Vibes
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
S8 Ep6: USC Loss and Jax State Preview
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Georgia Southern ends its forgettable, season-opening road trip in California 0-2 after a record-setting loss to USC. The Eagles gave up 755 yards to the Trojans, the most in program history. After giving up over 100 points and 1,300 yards through two games, the Eagles are desperate for answers — and a win — to overcome its woes. Enter Jax State, the reigning Conference USA champions, who are coming off a big win against Liberty where then rushed for 338 yards on 50 carries. Will Georgia Southern channel the Power of Paulson to get its first win, or will the defense crumble yet again as the Eagles fall to 0-3?
Show Notes:
- USC Has Record Day on Offense
- Boneheaded Play Calling Continues
- Defense Is What It Is: We Must Outscore to Win
- Bright Spots: Camden Brown and Weston Bryan
- Why Are We Not Trusting Our Kicker?
- Jax State Presents Recipe for Disaster for the Eagles
- Resetting Expectations: What's Realistic After an 0-2 Start?
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S8 Ep5: Unpacking the Fresno State Loss and Where Georgia Southern Goes from Here
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Show Notes:
- We Looked Awful in All Three Phases
- Defense Had No Adjustments for Fresno's Running Game
- Special Teams Is a Major Issue Moving Forward
- Lack of Accountability by Clay Helton
- We Won't Win Another Game Playing Like That
- USC Loss Is Almost a Formality
- Season Now Starts at Home Against Jax State
- Is It Possible the Eagles Were Looking Ahead to USC?
Monday Aug 25, 2025
S8 Ep4: Georgia Southern vs. Fresno State Preview
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
It's officially game week, Eagle Nation! Georgia Southern's first opponent of the 2025 college football season already has one game under its belt, as the Fresno State Bulldogs fell to the Kansas Jayhawks 31-7 in Week 0. Matt and Cody break down that game and predict how the Eagles may fair against Fresno State when they take them on in the San Joaquin Valley.
Show Notes:
- Fresno State Was No Match for Kansas
- EJ Warner Looks Average at Best After Scripted Plays
- Bulldogs Don't Seem to Have Many Proven Play-Makers
- Defense is Fairly Fast and Likes to Send Pressure
- Fresno States Special Teams Unit Looks Rough
- Can We, Should We and Will We Beat Fresno State?
- This Game and Every Game Is Ultimately About Us
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
S8 Ep3: Georgia Southern Football Preview - Part 2
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Part 2 of our 2025 Georgia Southern football preview is here, and it's the episode many of you have been waiting for, as we discuss expectations for the season ahead. Matt and Cody break down the schedule, discuss key matchups, and outline what success looks like in 2025.
Show Notes:
- Breaking Down the 2025 Schedule
- We'll Get an Early Look at Fresno State
- We Can Play USC with Reckless Abandon
- Jax State a Possible Trap Game in Out-of-Conference Play
- Is the Season Already Over If We Lose to James Madison?
- No More Excuses: Byes, Mid-Weeks, Playing Down to Opponents
- Is It Conference Title of Bust? East or Bust?
- Our Biggest Challenge in 2025 Is Ourselves
