The 2016 Georgia State Panthers football team represented Georgia State University (GSU) in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

The Panthers were led by fourth-year head coach Trent Miles for the first 10 games of the year until he was fired on November 12, 2016 after a 2–8 record.

[1] They were led by interim head coach Tim Lappano for the remainder of the season.

The 2016 season was the Panthers' fourth in the Sun Belt Conference and seventh since starting football.

[3] Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Placekicker Offensive lineman Defensive lineman Punter Linebacker Defensive back Long snappers [5]