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New Players Get Look In Spring Game
With nearly 50 newcomers—including a wave of high-profile transfers—the day was as much about chemistry as it was about individual highlights. Coach Mack is focusing on building a new identity with a largely revamped roster. The QB included Syracuse transfer Rickie Collins and R-Fr Preston Clemmer splitting reps, along with Dexter Williams II. "These guys have a pride about themselves and a chip on their shoulders," Mack said regarding the team's motivation to build on their momentum.
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Kennesaw State Football’s Full 2026 Slate Announced
Highlighted by six home games, including a rematch of the 2025 Conference USA Championship against Jax State, Kennesaw State football's complete 2026 schedule was unveiled Thursday night by Conference USA.
The Owls also announced that the 2026 season-opener against West Georgia at Walens Family Field
at Fifth Third Stadium will kick off under the lights on Thursday, September 3.
Western Michigan mauls Kennesaw State in Myrtle Beach Bowl
Western Michigan ran for 303 yards, forced four turnovers and blasted Kennesaw State 41-6 in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Friday afternoon in Conway, S.C. Jalen Buckley started the game with a 65-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage. Western Michigan jumped all over the Owls from the start, leading 14-0 just 76 seconds in and 27-0 before the end of the first quarter. Kennesaw State finished the season 10-4.
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Kennesaw State wins First Ever
CUSA Championship
One year after a 2–10 season, Kennesaw State completed one of college football’s most stunning turnarounds Friday grinding out a 19–12 win over Jax State to claim its first Conference USA championship at Burgess–Snow Field. HC Jerry Mack’s Owls leaned on defense, field position, and timely plays from QB Amari Odom to avenge a regular-season loss to the Gamecocks and secure the program’s first FBS conference crown.
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KSU In A Rematch At Jax State In Friday’s CUSA Championship Game
A year removed from a 2–10 season and only weeks removed from a painful 35-26 loss in this same stadium, Kennesaw State will walk back into Burgess–Snow Field on Friday night with a Conference USA championship on the line and a chance at redemption against Jacksonville State. Both teams are (9-3, 7-1 CUSA). Head coach Jerry Mack has engineered one of the country’s quickest turnarounds in his first season.
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HC Jerry Mack Press Conference Previewing CUSA Championship
“Coach Kelly’s defense is tough, physical, and well-coached. They’ve been a key part of why Jacksonville State has been so successful these past few seasons.” Kelly, a respected coach with a strong defensive pedigree, has the Gamecocks running an aggressive scheme that demands precision and discipline from offenses. “Playing against them is going to be a real test for us, especially after the last meeting."
Show MoreKennesaw State Owls 2026 Football Schedule
Thursday,
September 3
vs West Georgia Wolves
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw
TBA
Saturday,
September 12
vs Georgia State Panthers
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw
TBA
Saturday,
September 19
@ Tennessee Volunteers
Neyland Stadium,
Knoxville, TN
TBA
Saturday,
September 26
@ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Centennial Bank Stadium,
Jonesboro, AR
TBA
Wednesday,
October 7
vs Jacksonville
State Gamecocks
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
TBA
Tuesday,
October 13
@ Middle Tennessee
Blue Raiders
Floyd Stadium,
Murfreesboro, TN
(CUSA)
TBA
Tuesday,
October 20
vs Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
TBA
Wednesday,
October 28
@ Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Origin Bank Field
at Joe Aillet Stadium
(CUSA)
TBA
Saturday,
November 7
vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
TBA
Saturday,
November 14
@ Sam Houston Bearkats
Bowers Stadium,
Huntsville, TX
(CUSA)
TBA
Saturday,
November 21
@ Missouri State Bears
Robert W. Plaster Stadium,
Springfield, MO
(CUSA)
TBA
Saturday,
November 28
vs Liberty Flames
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
TBA
Kennesaw State Owls 2025 Football Schedule/Results
Friday,
August 29
@ Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Allegacy Federal
Credit Union Stadium,
Winston-Salem, NC
Lost 10-9
Saturday,
September 6
@ Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana University
Memorial Stadium,
Bloomington, IN
Lost 56-9
Saturday,
September 13
vs Merrimack College Warriors
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw
Won 27-13
Saturday,
September 20
vs Arkansas State Red Wolves
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
Won 28-21
Saturday,
September 27
vs Middle Tennessee
Blue Raiders
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
Won 24-16
Thursday,
October 9
vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
Won 35-7
Tuesday,
October 21
@ FIU Panthers
South Dade Kia Field
at Pitbull Stadium, Miami, FL
(CUSA)
(ESPN+)
Won 45-25
Tuesday,
October 28
vs UTEP Miners
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
Won 33-20
Saturday,
November 8
@ New Mexico State Aggies
Aggie Memorial Stadium,
Las Cruces, NM
(CUSA)
Won 24-21
Saturday,
November 15
@ Jacksonville
State Gamecocks
AmFirst Stadium,
Jacksonville, AL
(CUSA)
Lost 35-26
Saturday,
November 22
vs Missouri State Bears
Walens Family Field at
Fifth Third Stadium,
Kennesaw, GA
(CUSA)
Won 41-34
Saturday,
November 29
@ Liberty Flames
Williams Stadium,
Lynchburg, VA
(CUSA)
Won 48-42 (2OT)
Friday, December 5
Kennesaw State Owls
@ Jacksonville State Gamecocks
AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
(CUSA)
Won 19-12
Friday, December 19
Myrtle Beach Bowl – Kennesaw State Owls
vs Western Michigan Broncos
Brooks Stadium, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
Lost 41-6
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