ATLANTA—Georgia State's 2013 season-opening football game against Samford on Friday, Aug. 30 will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Dome, and all other 2013 home football games will kick off at 2 p.m., Director of Athletics Cheryl L. Levick announced Thursday.

The 2013 season marks the Panthers' inaugural season in the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Sun Belt Conference, and first year under head coach Trent Miles. The 12-game slate includes seven home games at the Georgia Dome and five road games.

Following the opener against Samford, the Panthers will host non-conference home games against Chattanooga (Sept. 7) and Jacksonville State (Sept. 21) and Sun Belt home dates with Troy (Oct. 12), Western Kentucky (Nov. 2), Louisiana-Lafayette (Nov. 16) and South Alabama (Nov. 30).

In addition to being Georgia State's inaugural Sun Belt Conference contest, the Oct. 12 home game against Troy is the annual Homecoming contest. Other special dates on the schedule include Youth Sports Night (Aug. 30), Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day (Sept. 7), Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts Day (Sept. 21), Family Weekend and Band and Spirit Day (Nov. 2), Hero Appreciation Day (Nov. 16) and Youth Football Day (Nov. 30).

“We are excited to continue our tradition of opening the season with a night game at the Georgia Dome,” Levick said. “That Friday night opener is a great way to kick off the season and the school year, and will be special for our fans to see coach Miles and his staff in action for the first time.”

The start time for two away games have also been set as the Panthers' game at West Virginia will kick off at noon while their first Sun Belt road test at Texas State on Oct. 19 is set for 7 p.m. ET. Kickoff times for the remaining road games, including the Panthers' trip to defending BCS national champion Alabama, have not been announced yet.

Season tickets are on sale, beginning at a value price of $50. Tickets can be purchased online at GeorgiaStateSports.com or by calling the Panther Sales Center at 866-GA-STATE. Direct access to the ticket purchasing portal is available here.

Season tickets in priority sections range from $142 to $367, which includes a donation to the Panther Athletic Club (PAC). Tickets in the ultra-premium Huddle section at the 50-yard line are available for $2,500 per pair, including the PAC donation.

Sideline reserved season tickets in non-priority sections are priced at $99, while general admission season tickets are available for starting at $70.

Season tickets in the popular Family Section, sponsored by Willy's, are priced at $200, which includes two adult tickets and two youth tickets. The Family Section also provides direct access to Pounce Town, the interactive area for children featuring inflatables, games, music, autographs and kid-friendly concessions.

Georgia State faculty and staff receive a 20-percent discount on season ticket prices, excluding seats in the Huddle area.

2013 GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
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