ATLANTA (Aug. 8, 2016) – The college football season is fast approaching, the sounds of tailgates will soon fill cities nationwide once again, and fans are already picking out which attire they’ll don to show their true colors all season long. On Sept. 2, the 12th annual College Colors Day celebration will kick it all off as fans unite to show their spirit and pride. Whether you’re at the game, watching from home, at your workplace, sounding off on social media, or anywhere else, your fellow fans will know exactly which college colors you represent. Every school will start with the same record, anticipation runs high for a title run, and all college fans will be prepared to literally wear their passion on their sleeve.
For Georgia State fans, Sept. 2 also marks the season opener as the Panthers host Ball State at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. The #PantherFamily is encouraged to show their camaraderie and support for Georgia State to all college football fanatics across the social media landscape.
Fans who share imagery and video in Panther Blue and White across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram while using the hashtag #CollegeColors and you could win two tickets to Georgia State's opening game.
Last year’s celebration saw the biggest College Colors Day ever with over 70 athletes, celebrities and musicians joining thousands who showcased their fandom for their alma mater and favorite schools, and expectations for this year’s celebration are even bigger. This year, when you visit CollegeColorsDay.com starting, you can register to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the pinnacle of college football competition. Three lucky fans from across the country will be awarded the prize of experiencing the College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida. The tickets to the game will be provided by College Football Playoff and Extra Yard for Teachers, the College Football Playoff’s primary charity partner that empowers and honors the teachers who help student-athletes across the country realize their dream of attending college.
With Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) representing the trademark licensing programs of more than 150 of the nation’s leading universities, the annual celebration is dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. College Colors Day is celebrated by thousands of organizations, retailers, classrooms and millions of individuals who don their team colors and share their school spirit with friends and colleagues.
