Georgia State University Athletics

Georgia State competes in NCAA Division I, meaning big-time college athletics with full scholarships and regional television coverage. The Panthers field 14 varsity sports and award $9,004,491 in athletic scholarships annually. With 384 total athletes among 27,109 students, just 1.4% of the student body competes at the varsity level. Georgia State plays in the Sun Belt Conference alongside schools across the Southeast. The football program moved up to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2013, playing home games at Center Parc Stadium in downtown Atlanta. Basketball games take place at the GSU Sports Arena on campus. While the athletic programs are still building their reputation after transitioning from Division II, the urban Atlanta location provides unique visibility. The school's main athletic rival is Georgia Southern University within the Sun Belt Conference.