STATESBORO - Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton announced today that defensive coordinator Brandon Bailey and linebackers coach Alex Garwig have been released from their coaching duties, effective immediately.
The decision comes as part of an immediate shift in football staff responsibilities ahead of the upcoming bowl game.
Darius Safford will coach the secondary and serve as the defensive play caller for the bowl game. Assistant linebackers coach Drew Gaither has been elevated to linebackers coach for the postseason.
"I am thankful to our administration for allowing our football staff and team to finish what they started this season and earn our fourth straight bowl appearance," Helton said.