In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Panthers were picked to finish in last place in the East division.[3]
Media poll (East division)
|
Predicted finish
|
Team
|
Votes (1st place)
|
1 |
Appalachian State |
96 (12)
|
2 |
James Madison |
79 (2)
|
3 |
Coastal Carolina |
67
|
4 |
Georgia Southern |
50
|
5 |
Marshall |
49
|
6 |
Old Dominion |
32
|
7 |
Georgia State |
19
|
Cornerback Galvin Pringle was named to the preseason All-Sun Belt first team defense.[4] Linebacker Kevin Swint was named to the second team.
The football schedule was announced on March 1, 2024.[5]
Game One – Georgia State Panthers (0–0) vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Georgia State |
0 |
3 |
9 | 0 | 12 |
Georgia Tech |
7 |
7 |
14 | 7 | 35 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: Saturday August 31, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM
- Game weather: Sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 40,113
- Referee: Kyle Olson
- TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Dawn Boyle (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- GT – Jamal Haynes 1-yard run (Aidan Birr kick), 3:01. Yellow Jackets 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:34.
- Second quarter
- GAST – Liam Rickman 21-yard field goal, 3:49. Yellow Jackets 7–3. Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 8:24.
- GT – Haynes King 2-yard run (Aidan Birr kick), 0:04. Yellow Jackets 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:45.
- Third quarter
- GT – Eric Singleton Jr. 35-yard run (Aidan Birr kick), 13:01. Yellow Jackets 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:59.
- GT – Malik Rutherford 52-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick), 11:19. Yellow Jackets 28–3. Drive: 1 play, 52 yards, 0:08.
- GAST – Liam Rickman 47-yard field goal, 9:52. Yellow Jackets 28–6. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 1:27.
- GAST – Dorian Fleming 24-yard pass from Christian Veilleux (pass failed), 3:42. Yellow Jackets 28–12. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:08.
- Fourth quarter
- GT – Avery Boyd 22-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick), 14:14. Yellow Jackets 35–12. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:28.
|
Statistics |
GAST |
GT
|
First downs |
19 |
22
|
Total yards |
360 |
499
|
Rushing yards |
210 |
274
|
Passing yards |
150 |
225
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
19–34–0 |
25–30–1
|
Time of possession |
29:58 |
30:02
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
Christian Veilleux |
19/34, 210 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Freddie Brock |
10 rushes, 61 yards
|
Receiving |
Dorian Fleming |
4 receptions, 68 yards, TD
|
Georgia Tech |
Passing |
Haynes King |
24/29, 275 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Jamal Haynes |
17 rushes, 84 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Malik Rutherford |
7 receptions, 131 yards, TD
|
No. 11 (FCS) Chattanooga
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Game Two – No. 11 (FCS) Chattanooga Mocs (0–1) vs Georgia State Panthers (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
No. 11 (FCS) Chattanooga |
7 |
0 |
7 | 7 | 21 |
Georgia State |
3 |
7 |
7 | 7 | 24 |
at Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
UTC |
GAST
|
First downs |
13 |
20
|
Total yards |
308 |
391
|
Rushing yards |
76 |
153
|
Passing yards |
232 |
238
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
13-23-2 |
26-38-0
|
Time of possession |
26:23 |
33:37
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Chattanooga |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Game Three – Vanderbilt Commodores (2–0) vs Georgia State Panthers (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Vanderbilt |
0 |
10 |
0 | 22 | 32 |
Georgia State |
3 |
9 |
10 | 14 | 36 |
at Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM
- TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
VAN |
GAST
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Vanderbilt |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Game Four – Georgia Southern Eagles (2–2) at Georgia State Panthers (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Georgia Southern |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Georgia State |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Center Parc Stadium • Atlanta, GA
- Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 PM
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Steve Addazio (analyst)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
GASO |
GSU
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Georgia Southern |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Game Five – Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) at Georgia State Panthers (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Monarchs |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Panthers |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Center Parc Stadium • Atlanta, GA
- Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
ODU |
GSU
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Old Dominion |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Game Six – Georgia State Panthers (0–0) at Marshall Thundering Herd (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Panthers |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Thundering Herd |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Joan C. Edwards Stadium • Huntington, WV
- Date:
- Game time: 7:00 PM
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- TV: ESPN2
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
GSU |
MRSH
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Georgia State |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Marshall |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
2024 Georgia State Panthers football team roster
|
Players
|
Coaches
|
Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
WR
|
0
|
Peter Kikwata
|
Jr
|
QB
|
1
|
Zach Gibson
|
RSr
|
WR
|
2
|
Tailique Williams
|
RSr
|
RB
|
3
|
Sy'veon Wilkerson
|
Sr
|
RB
|
4
|
C. J. Beasley
|
RSr
|
WR
|
5
|
Cadarrius Thompson
|
RSr
|
WR
|
6
|
Rykem Laney
|
RSr
|
QB
|
7
|
Braylen Ragland
|
RFr
|
WR
|
8
|
Ja'Cyais Credle
|
RSr
|
RB
|
9
|
Jordan Ford
|
Jr
|
OL
|
9
|
Kevin Swint
|
Sr
|
WR
|
10
|
D. J. Riles
|
So
|
QB
|
11
|
Christian Veilleux
|
Jr
|
WR
|
13
|
Darius Bush
|
RJr
|
QB
|
14
|
Kyle Lowe
|
RFr
|
QB
|
15
|
Rodge Waldrop
|
Fr
|
WR
|
16
|
Ted Hurst
|
Jr
|
WR
|
17
|
Petey Tucker
|
Jr
|
OL
|
19
|
Cam Williams
|
RJr
|
WR
|
20
|
Micah White
|
Sr
|
RB
|
22
|
Michel Dukes
|
GS
|
RB
|
23
|
D. J. Murray Jr.
|
Fr
|
RB
|
25
|
Freddie Brock
|
RJr
|
RB
|
26
|
Aaron Davis
|
Fr
|
RB
|
28
|
Phoenix Moss
|
Fr
|
RB
|
29
|
Elijah Crockett
|
RJr
|
TE
|
35
|
Avion McBride
|
RSo
|
WR
|
42
|
Ethan Garrett
|
RJr
|
OL
|
51
|
D'Andre LaVassaur
|
Fr
|
OL
|
52
|
Donovan Funsch
|
Fr
|
OL
|
53
|
Malik Jackson
|
Fr
|
OL
|
54
|
James Puckett
|
Fr
|
OL
|
56
|
Romello Watson
|
Sr
|
OL
|
60
|
Dominic Johnson
|
Fr
|
OL
|
63
|
Trevor Timmons
|
RSo
|
OL
|
67
|
Ben Chukwuma
|
RSr
|
OL
|
68
|
Mason Cook
|
RJr
|
OL
|
69
|
MarQuez Bargman
|
RJr
|
OL
|
70
|
Alec Johnson
|
RSo
|
OL
|
71
|
Will Larkins
|
RFr
|
OL
|
72
|
Joshua Black
|
RSr
|
OL
|
73
|
Maleek McNeil
|
RJr
|
OL
|
74
|
Kyrik Mason
|
RJr
|
OL
|
75
|
Favor Komolafe
|
RSo
|
OL
|
76
|
Kysean Fenderson-Gentile
|
Sr
|
OL
|
78
|
Lamar Robinson
|
Jr
|
OL
|
79
|
Ethan Charles
|
Fr
|
WR
|
80
|
Avery McFadden
|
Fr
|
WR
|
81
|
Myles Abernathy
|
Fr
|
TE
|
82
|
Dorian Fleming
|
So
|
WR
|
83
|
LaMarcus Brand
|
RJr
|
TE
|
85
|
Ahmon Green
|
RJr
|
WR
|
86
|
Keron Milton
|
Fr
|
WR
|
87
|
Austin McGee
|
Fr
|
TE
|
88
|
Lane Wadle
|
Fr
|
WR
|
89
|
Tarance Breedlove
|
RJr
|
WR
|
89
|
Amari Powell
|
Fr
|
|
Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
ILB
|
0
|
Daniel Heimuli
|
Sr
|
S
|
1
|
Kenyatta Watson II
|
RSr
|
ILB
|
2
|
Tavian Brown
|
RSr
|
CB
|
3
|
Gavin Pringle
|
RSr
|
S
|
4
|
D-Icey Hopkins
|
RSo
|
NB
|
5
|
Jyron Gilmore
|
RJr
|
S
|
6
|
Jeremiah Johnson
|
Sr
|
CB
|
7
|
Izaiah Guy
|
RSo
|
DT
|
8
|
Dorian Royal
|
RJr
|
DT
|
10
|
Henry Bryant III
|
RJr
|
DT
|
11
|
Christian Lorenzo
|
RSo
|
CB
|
12
|
Sam McCall
|
Jr
|
S
|
13
|
Isaiah Holland
|
RSo
|
S
|
14
|
Cam Marshall
|
So
|
DT
|
16
|
Bishop Thomas
|
RSo
|
CB
|
18
|
Chams Diagne
|
RSo
|
DE
|
20
|
Victoine Brown
|
RJr
|
S
|
21
|
Derrick Maxey III
|
RFr
|
S
|
22
|
Ja'Maric Morris
|
Jr
|
S
|
23
|
Jaylen Jones
|
RFr
|
CB
|
24
|
Ronald Cooper
|
Sr
|
ILB
|
25
|
Josiah Robinson
|
RSo
|
NB
|
26
|
Deuce Walker
|
Fr
|
ILB
|
27
|
Jacorrei Turner
|
RJr
|
CB
|
28
|
Marlon McClendon
|
RFr
|
CB
|
29
|
Dorian Gibson
|
So
|
CB
|
31
|
Remez Lockhart
|
RJr
|
S
|
32
|
Cody Jones
|
RJr
|
ILB
|
33
|
Xavier Robinson
|
Sr
|
CB
|
34
|
Devin Prince
|
RFr
|
S
|
35
|
Dyllon Houghton
|
RFr
|
DE
|
36
|
Chris Manuel
|
Jr
|
ILB
|
36
|
Brent Washington
|
Fr
|
CB
|
37
|
Gary Turner
|
Jr
|
OLB
|
39
|
LaQuavius Bailey
|
Fr
|
DT
|
40
|
Sir Mells
|
RSo
|
ILB
|
41
|
Jayven Hall
|
RFr
|
CB
|
42
|
Tylan Smith
|
Fr
|
DE
|
43
|
Chris Davis Jr.
|
RJr
|
ILB
|
44
|
Jacobi Jones
|
Fr
|
ILB
|
45
|
Damaine Wilson
|
Fr
|
DE
|
46
|
Ian Mathews
|
RJr
|
OLB
|
47
|
K. D. McDaniel
|
RSr
|
ILB
|
48
|
Justin Abraham
|
Sr
|
ILB
|
49
|
Gavin Bloom
|
RSo
|
DT
|
52
|
Anthony Blume
|
RSr
|
DE
|
53
|
Jude Tinor
|
RFr
|
OLB
|
54
|
Kiersten Lee
|
RSr
|
ILB
|
55
|
Antonio Wesley
|
Fr
|
DT
|
56
|
Fuches Lewis II
|
RJr
|
DE
|
93
|
Deity Deablo
|
Fr
|
DT
|
99
|
Jalen Jordan
|
RJr
|
|
Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
PK
|
15
|
Braeden McAlister
|
RSo
|
PK
|
38
|
Isaac Kone
|
So
|
LS
|
47
|
Michael Fitzmeyer
|
RSo
|
LS
|
57
|
Sam Lindsey
|
RFr
|
PK
|
92
|
Liam Rickman
|
RSo
|
PK, P
|
94
|
Kade Loggins
|
RJr
|
LS
|
97
|
Spencer Radnoti
|
Fr
|
P
|
98
|
James Allen
|
RJr
|
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Jim Chaney – Offensive coordinator
- Kevin Sherrer – Defensive coordinator, linebackers
- John Adams – Assistant coach, nickels
- Antreal Allen – Assistant coach, cornerbacks
- Dameyune Craig – Assistant coach, wide receivers
- Jeremy Hawkins – Assistant coach, defensive line
- Will Healy – Assistant coach, running backs
- Manrey Saint-Amour – Assistant coach, offensive line
- Ryan Williams – Assistant coach, quarterbacks
- Jeremiah Wilson – Assistant coach, safeties
- Carter Blount – Associate head coach, special teams, director of quality control
- K. J. Florence – Head strength coach
- Jim Durning – Assistant football strength coach
- Tanner Hawthorne – Assistant football strength coach
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
- Injured
- Redshirt
Roster Last update: 14 August 2024
|
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- ^ "Sun Belt Announces Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pringle, Swint Named to Preseason All-Sun Belt Team". georgiastatesports.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Georgia State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.