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 and Cody discuss the firing, preferences for our next defensive coordinator and discuss the upcoming bowl game. 
Show Notes: 

Eagles Beat Marshall for First Time in 35 Years
Bailey and LB Coach Fired: More Changes to Come? 
What Helton Needs to Prioritize in a DC 
Camden Brown Caps Off Record Regular Season 
Brown Should be the Case Study for P4 Wideouts
Weston Bryan's Future with the Eagles Offense
Bowl Game: Does It Matter and Is a Win Possible?
Eagles Must Elevate Above Mediocrity

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S8 Ep17: Marshall Win, Bailey Fired and Bowl Talk

DEC 4, 202597 MIN
GATA Talk

S8 Ep17: Marshall Win, Bailey Fired and Bowl Talk

DEC 4, 202597 MIN

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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 and Cody discuss the firing, preferences for our next defensive coordinator and discuss the upcoming bowl game.  Show Notes:  Eagles Beat Marshall for First Time in 35 Years Bailey and LB Coach Fired: More Changes to Come?  What Helton Needs to Prioritize in a DC  Camden Brown Caps Off Record Regular Season  Brown Should be the Case Study for P4 Wideouts Weston Bryan's Future with the Eagles Offense Bowl Game: Does It Matter and Is a Win Possible? Eagles Must Elevate Above Mediocrity