S8 Ep18: New DC, Birmingham Bowl Preview and G5s in the CFP

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 Football Playoff. Show Notes: Instant Reaction: Mutz Hired as DC Birmingham Bowl Most Prestigious Yet for Georgia Southern App State Preview Part 2 Breaking Down the Bowl Selection Process App State Pairing Could be Worst Case Scenario for Helton State of College Football Deep Dive Is JMU Making the CFP Good or Bad Long Term? Thoughts on a Potential G5/6 Playoff Ideal Scenarios for Reformed Post-Season Play

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This episode is 163:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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