#TRUEBLUE KICKOFF
Georgia Southern opens the 2013 Football season with local opponent Savannah State for a 6 p.m. ET game Saturday, August 31st at Paulson Stadium. A limited number of tickets were available for the game as of Thursday morning. To purchase season or single-game tickets, call 1-800-GSU-WINS or visit online HERE.

#HASHTAG THIS
For this campaign, Eagle fans are encouraged to use the following #hashtags on social media:
#TRUEBLUE
#HAILSOUTHERN
#JOINTHEJOURNEY
#EAGLENATION
#PACKPAULSON

NEW LOOK WEBSITE
The official website of Georgia Southern Athletics has a new design and expanded functionality. Check out the new features at GSEagles.com.

TAKE A LOOK
Fans not able to travel to Statesboro this weekend can watch the game live on Georgia Southern Athletics' new GS All-Access. A single-day package is $5.95 with a full-year subscription priced at $79.95.
For more information, visit HERE.

PARDON OUR JOURNEY
It's more than evident at Paulson Stadium that some changes are underway and for this season, some patience will be required as some usually traversed areas will not be available. Please plan to arrive at Paulson Stadium earlier and allow ample time to enter the gates and For more information on the  construction and limited access to certain areas at Paulson Stadium, visit HERE.

STUDENT TICKET INFORMATION
A new student ticket policy is in place for 2013 as  each student is allowed one ticket per athletic-fee-paying student. The student and his or her ID must be presented at the Pep Rally on Friday nights (Gate 4 Ticket Booth – 5-9 p.m.) and, if tickets are still available, beginning at 2 p.m. on game day at the Cowart Building. Students can enter Paulson Stadium with their ticket and ID at gates 1 and 7. Gate 1 is located at the corner of Lanier and Chandler while Gate 7 is located near the shuttle turnaround on Malecki Drive.

SORRY FOLKS, GATE'S CLOSED
Gate 2 near the Cowart Building will be closed for the 2013 season. Gate 3, directly behind the press box is an alternative entrance.

PARKING INFORMATION
PARKING MAP (PDF)
A limited number of season parking passes are available for 2013 from the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation. A single spot pass is $100 and requires a minimum donation to the Eagle Fund at the Eagle level ($300-$599). Spaces are assigned based on priority points and donation level.  RV parking is sold out for the year but eligible donors can be added to a waiting list by contacting the Athletic Foundation at 912-478-5520. Assigned handicap spaces are available near the Cowart Building for $100 and also require a donation at the Eagle level.

GET ON THE BUS, LITERALLY
SHUTTLE MAP (PDF)
A free gameday shuttle for Georgia Southern fans and guests is available with service from five stops beginning 2.5 hours prior to kickoff and running for an hour after the official game time end. "Football Shuttle Stop" signs are posted so fans may identify the shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations. Average round trip is 17-20 minutes depending on traffic. From the Russell Union shuttle stop, it would not be unreasonable to plan for a 15-minute travel time prior to the game. Most of the buses in the shuttle fleet are handicap accessible with wheelchair lifts.

GAME INFORMATION
MEDIA GUIDES:  Savannah State  // Georgia Southern

GAME NOTES: Savannah State // Georgia Southern (PDF)

Date / Time: Saturday, August 31st // 6 p.m. ET
Site: Paulson Stadium Video Streaming: GSEagles.com (Subscription)
Live Video Stream (Subscription)
Radio: Georgia Southern Radio Network / Local 102.1 WZAT & 102.9 WPMX
Georgia Southern Radio Network Affiliates
Play-by-Play: Chris Blair; Analyst: Terry Harvin ('91); Sideline: Ryan Chambers
Social Media:  Twitter @GSAthletics, Facebook.com/GSAthletics
Live Stats: GSEagles.com

All-Time Series: GS leads 9-0, 8-0 at Paulson Stadium
First Game: 1983, GS 15-0
Last Game: Georgia Southern 48, Savannah State 3 (Sept. 4, 2010)
Streak: Georgia Southern, 9 wins