squads, an all-female squad of 22 members and a co-ed squad of seven. Georgia Southern's Athletic Director is Jared Benko. The university offers, intramural teams for all varsity level sports, equestrian events, fencing, and judo. Football Georgia Southern's football team currently competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The football team won six NCAA Division I-AA national championships (1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1999 and 2000) prior to moving to Division I FBS. Georgia Southern announced on March 27, 2013, that it would move to the Sun Belt Conference in 2014, becoming bowl eligible in 2015. During Georgia Southern's last year in Division I FCS (2013), the football schedule remained the same, but they were ineligible for the FCS playoffs. Traditions School colors The official school colors for Georgia Southern are blue and white. School mascot The official school mascot for Georgia Southern are the Eagles. Notable alumni List of Georgia Southern University alumni References Notes Further reading "TSC Blues Review Interview with Erk Russell" Southern-Connection.com August 2002 External links The Fabulous Fifty of 1906/The Delegates historical marker Education in Bulloch County, Georgia Educational institutions established in 1906 Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Tourist attractions in Bulloch County, Georgia Buildings and structures in Bulloch County, Georgia 1906 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Public universities and colleges in Georgia (U.S. state)