Aug. 27, Abilene Christian, 7 p.m.
The Panthers’ best chance for a win comes against this fledgling FCS program.
Sept. 6, New Mexico State, 2 p.m.
The Aggies (2-10) were one of the nation’s worst FBS teams last season, which gives the Panthers a chance to start 2-0.
Sept. 13, Air Force, 2 p.m.
This isn’t the same Falcons team that used to dominate the other service academies, but it is still tough.
Sept. 20, at Washington
Georgia State will receive a paltry $900,000 to travel across the country to a place they don’t recruit.
Oct. 4, at Louisiana-Lafayette
Panthers stayed close to the tough Ragin’ Cajuns through three quarters last season before falling 35-21.
Oct. 11 Arkansas State, 2 p.m.
A heartbreaker last year when Georgia State couldn’t convert a two-point conversion that would have tied the score in the final two minutes.
Oct. 18 at South Alabama
Panthers were lifeless against the Jaguars in last year’s season finale and will need to do better to turn around that 38-17 score.
Oct. 25 Georgia Southern
THE game on the calendar for fans as this dormant rivalry is officially renewed in what should be the largest crowd in school history.
Nov. 1 at Appalachian State
Of the winnable games, this may be the toughest in what should be a cold, but fun atmosphere in Boone.
Nov. 8 at Troy
Another game the Panthers could have won last year after rallying with 21 consecutive points.
Nov. 22 at Clemson
Georgia State will receive $700,000 to take a bus to Death Valley.
Nov. 9 Texas State, 2 p.m.
Believe it or not, with a little luck this game could decide whether the Panthers have a winning season.
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