What You Need to Know:
• Coming off their first bowl game, the Panthers open spring football practice Thursday and continue through the April 16 Spring Game.
• GSU returns 16 starters from a team that won its final four regular-season games of 2015.
• The key position battle is at quarterback, where the Panthers must replace Nick Arbuckle.
ATLANTA -- Looking to build on the momentum of its first bowl appearance, the Georgia State football team opens spring practice Thursday, the first of 15 workouts culminating with the April 16 Blue-White Spring Game.
Thursday's opening practice is scheduled for 9:30 a.