S8 Ep17: Marshall Win, Bailey Fired and Bowl Talk

About this episode

Matt and Cody discuss Georgia Southern's recent win at Marshall, the firing of Defensive Coordinator Brandon Bailey, and the upcoming bowl game.

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

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Cody

Topics covered

• Georgia Southern football
• Marshall win
• Brandon Bailey firing
• defensive coordinator search
• bowl game discussion

Keywords

• Eagles
• Sun Belt
• defense
• Camden Brown
• Weston Bryan

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