Georgia Tech (1-0) will host Georgia State for the first time on the gridiron, following a significant win over No. 10 Florida State in Dublin. Georgia State, under new coach Dell McGee, is opening its season with a roster that includes 48 new players and two potential starting quarterbacks, Zach Gibson and Christian Veilleux. Georgia Tech's QB Haynes King and RB Jamal Haynes are key players to watch, with King posing a significant threat to Georgia State's defense, which struggled last season. The Panthers, motivated by their first meeting against a nearby Power Four school, will rely on their talented wide receiver group to make an impact. The Yellow Jackets aim for their first 2-0 start since 2016, while both teams navigate the familiarity and connections between their coaching staffs and players. Georgia State looks to capitalize on this opportunity to test their progress and physicality under McGee's leadership.