– Georgia Southern's first Sun Belt Conference opponent at the expanded Allen E. Paulson will be a familiar one as the Eagles play host to Appalachian State on September 27th, one of five home games for 2014. The league today released schedules as the Eagles open their inaugural season in the Sun Belt with its first conference game at South Alabama September 20th. Kickoff times for all 12 games will be set according to the home teams or the broadcast partner."Receiving the Sun Belt schedule for our inaugural year as an FBS program is another milestone on Georgia Southern's journey," said Director of Athletics. "We are extremely excited to share the 2014 schedule with the Eagle Nation and as we all prepare for this upcoming season and take steps toward our long-term aspirations as a program. 'Join the Journey' with Georgia Southern, Coach Fritz and our Eagles and renew your season tickets or commit to buying tickets for this historic first year in the Sun Belt.The Eagles play seven games in the state of Georgia, five at Paulson Stadium, an early matchup at Grant Field versus the Yellow Jackets and October 25th game at the Georgia Dome against Georgia State. Georgia Southern lines up for the first time ever against five 2014 opponents in Georgia State, Georgia Tech, N.C. State, New Mexico State and South Alabama, three of those in the first month.Season tickets for Georgia Southern's first FBS campaign are available for renewal through April 18th and Eagle fans may purchase new season tickets by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS. Seat locations will be set for new season ticket holders following the renewal process. A full range of pricing options for the upcoming season offer everything from luxury to economy with the new Bishop Club and perennial best value with the Eagle Family Plan. Season ticket prices and required donation levels are listed online at GSEagles.com/tickets."We are very excited about our 2014 schedule as we continue our journey into FBS and the Sun Belt," said Eagle Football Coach. "Our program is anxious to share the experience and traditions of playing at Paulson Stadium and representing our University in our new league. We look forward to our first opportunity to compete for a Sun Belt Conference championship."More firsts highlight the first season in the Sun Belt as the Eagles open the month of October with a first-time opponent, New Mexico State, and first trip to the "Land of Enchantment." The game at Las Cruces, N.M., will mark the farthest the Georgia Southern has traveled since Oregon State in 1999. The Eagles welcome to Paulson Stadium another former FCS foe in Idaho on October 11th.November begins with a home game at Paulson Stadium on November 1st against Troy, the first time the two programs will meet since 1995. Back-to-back away games on November 8th and 15th, at Texas State and Navy, respectively, lead into the final open week before the home finale vs. ULM on November 29th.Georgia Southern's non-conference slate, announced last year, includes the 2014 season opener at N.C. State on Saturday, August 30th, and home opener versus Savannah State a week later on September 6th. The Eagles remain in the state on September 13th, making the short trip to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech. A November 15th contest at Navy is the final out-of-league game which will be broadcast on either CBS or CBS SportsNetwork.Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics twit ter.com/GSAthletics , iOS app Georgia Southern Eagles and Android app Eagles GATA. Eagle fans can follow Coach's twitter account @CoachWEFritz.Aug. 30 at N.C. State Raleigh, N.C. TBASept. 6 SAVANNAH STATE PAULSON STADIUM TBASept. 13 at Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga. TBASept. 20 at South Alabama Mobile, Ala. TBASept. 27 APPALACHIAN STATE PAULSON STADIUM TBAOct. 4 at New Mexico State Las Cruces, N.M. TBAOct. 11 IDAHO PAULSON STADIUM TBAOct. 18 Bye WeekOct. 25 at Georgia State Atlanta, Ga. TBANov. 1 TROY PAULSON STADIUM TBANov. 8 at Texas State San Marcos, Texas TBANov. 15 at Navy Annapolis, Md. CBS or CBSSNNov. 22 Bye WeekNov. 29 ULM PAULSON STADIUM TBA