The Panthers were led by second-year head coach Shawn Elliott.

The season was the Panthers' sixth in the Sun Belt Conference, first within the East Division, and ninth since starting football.

Sources: Listed in the order that they were released On July 19, 2018, the Sun Belt released their preseason coaches poll with the Panthers predicted to finish in third place in the East Division.

[3] The Panthers had five players selected to the preseason all-Sun Belt teams.

Georgia State will not play Sun Belt foe South Alabama this year.