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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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Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
1hr 2 min
It's our first emergency podcast of the season! On the morning of Oct. 1, an anonymous X (Twitter) account called hailsouthern365 sent us and a few other a Google Drive link that contains what appears to be present and past Georgia southern football contracts. It's a treasure trove, Eagle Nation. From the expired contracts of Jeff Monken and Willie Fritz to the current deals of Head Coach Clay Helton and his coordinators and assistants, this leak sheds light on a lot of things.
Please note: The X account has revealed himself, and noted that the files were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Show Notes:
- Helton's Five-Year Extension Has Occurred EVERY Year
- Buyout Over $3M and Doesn't Drop Under a Million Until After 2028
- Aplin and Bailey Guaranteed Through 2026
- Several Assistants Guaranteed Through Next Season
- Poor Performance Doesn't Count for 'For Cause' Termination
- Database Includes Contracts of Monken, Fritz and Others
- Where Do We Go From Here?
- Listener Question: Evaluation of the Program After a Decade in FBS
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
1hr 14 min
Georgia Southern dropped its Sun Belt Conference opener to James Madison 35-10 in a game that was never close and was never competitive. Now, the Eagles head into their dreaded bye week, where they are just 1-6 in the Clay Helton era, before hosting a surging Southern Miss team in a Thursday night affair on Oct. 9.
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
1hr 44 min
After a rough start, Georgia Southern got things rolling to defeat FCS opponent Maine 45-17 to finish out-of-conference play at 2-2. Now, the season truly begins, as the Eagles head up to Virginia to face James Madison, the preseason favorite to win the Sun Belt East.
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025
1hr 8 min
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.
Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
1hr 5 min
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?