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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."
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Jax State Head Coach Charles Kelly Press Conference Previewing KSU
“We took a big step with the win over Western Kentucky, but we know the job isn’t finished. This championship game is what we’ve worked all season for, and it’s going to be a tough test against a very good Kennesaw State team led by coach Jerry Mack. He has done an incredible job turning around that program. They’ve got a balanced offense led by an exceptional quarterback in Amari Odom, and their defense has been stingy.”
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Owls Beat Liberty in 2OT To Clinch Spot In CUSA Championship Game
Kennesaw State punched its ticket to the Conference USA championship game Friday night, outlasting Liberty 48-42 in a double-overtime thriller at Williams Stadium that capped one of the most dramatic regular seasons in program history. Quarterback Amari Odom delivered the decisive blow on the first play of the second overtime, firing a 25-yard touchdown pass to Christian Moss to put the Owls ahead for good.
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Owls Head To Liberty With Conference Championship Game On The Line
Kennesaw State will play one of the biggest games in program history on Saturday, heading to Lynchburg to face Liberty in a Conference USA showdown that could send the Owls to the league championship game. High Stakes in Lynchburg – Kennesaw State enters the regular-season finale at 8-3 overall and 6-1 in Conference USA, riding a stretch of eight wins in its last nine games. Liberty, at 4-7 and 3-4 in CUSA, has lost three straight.
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KSU Inches Closer To CUSA Title with 41-34 Win Over Missouri State
Kennesaw State kept its Conference USA championship hopes alive with a thrilling 41-34 victory over Missouri State on Saturday at Fifth Third Stadium. The Owls’ dynamic offense, led by quarterback Amari Odom, delivered a late-game push that proved decisive as both rival contenders—Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky—fell in their respective matchups. Odom threw for 387 yards and five touchdowns.
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Owls Host Missouri State For Final Home Game of the Season
Kennesaw State will close out its home slate at Fifth Third Stadium on Saturday with a high-stakes Conference USA clash against Missouri State. Both teams carry 7-3 overall records and 5-1 league marks, making this matchup pivotal for the CUSA title race and bowl positioning. The Owls come into their Senior Day looking to bounce back from a 35-26 loss at Jacksonville State that snapped a 7-game win streak.
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Owls Winning Streak Ends In 35-26 Loss At Jax State
Kennesaw State’s bid for a Conference USA championship took a hit Saturday night in Jacksonville, as the Owls fell 35-26 to Jacksonville State (7-3, 6-0 CUSA). Despite a strong offensive showing, the loss leaves KSU—coached by Jerry Mack—with a record of 7-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play, needing to win their last two games to secure a spot in the Conference USA title game.
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KSU and Jax State Meet Saturday In Battle of CUSA First Place Teams
Kennesaw State and Jacksonville State—both first place in Conference USA—are set for a marquee showdown Saturday with memories still fresh from their epic 5 overtime thriller at then SunTrust Park. This year’s clash brings championship stakes, surging win streaks, and star power on both sidelines. The Owls travel to AmFirst Stadium riding a seven-game win streak, the longest in Group of Six football.
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Chenault, Hill Earn Conference USA Weekly Honors
KSU's Elijah Hill was named CUSA Freshman of the Week. The DL was a nightmare in the backfield in the Owls’ 7th-straight victory, 24-21 at NM State. He recorded 1.5 sacks and 3.0 tackles for loss. Hill turned in the 6th-best overall PFF defensive grade (77.8) among FBS freshmen for Week 11 (min. 30 snaps) and the third-best pass rush grade (79.7) among FBS freshmen. Owls' Josiah Chenault is the CUSA Offensive Lineman of the Week.
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Owls Hold On To Win 7th Straight at New Mexico State
Tell me where you’ve heard this one before. Kennesaw State jumps out to an early two or three score lead in the first quarter. Then, the Owls take the foot off the gas and the opponent starts creeping back into the game actually making it close only to see KSU hang on and pull out another win. Well, that same familiar scenario happened again Saturday afternoon in Las Cruces. And it’s getting a bit too close for comfort.
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First Place KSU Heads To New Mexico State For CUSA Matchup Saturday
Kennesaw State has caught a lot of people by surprise (including me) in their second season of FBS competition, currently at 6-2 overall and an impressive 4-0 mark in CUSA. The Owls are on a six game winning streak heading into their first ever meeting with NM State at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico State on Saturday. The game has significant bowl eligibility implications with Jax State looming ahead.
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6-2 First Place Owls Become Bowl Eligible With 33-20 Win Over UTEP
History was made on a chilly drizzly Tuesday night as Kennesaw State football secured bowl eligibility for the first time in school history with a 33-20 victory over UTEP at Fifth Third Stadium. It was a raucus crowd just 400 tickets shy of another sellout. The Owls, now 6-2 and undefeated in Conference USA at 4-0, have become only the ninth program since 1987 to earn bowl eligibility in their first full FBS season.
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KSU Brings 5 Game Winning Streak Home Tuesday Night Vs UTEP
First place in Conference USA and five straight wins have turned Kennesaw State’s second FBS season into one of the nation’s biggest stories. On Tuesday night, the Owls look to keep their remarkable run alive when they host UTEP in a nationally televised matchup at Fifth Third Stadium (8 p.m. ESPNU). “This team just keeps finding ways to grow,” head coach Jerry Mack said this week. “We’re not satisfied."
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Owls Dominate In Miami 45-26
KSU ended its long nightmare away from home Tuesday, pounding FIU 45-26 at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium in Miami to break a 13-game road losing streak and stay in a tie for first place in Conference USA with Jax State. The Owls (5-2, 3-0 C-USA) dominated both sides of the ball, piling up 498 yards of offense and scoring TDs on drives of 80, 88, and 75 yards. Head coach Jerry Mack’s squad improved to 3-0 in league play and won on the road for the first time since 2022.
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First Place Owls Head To Miami For Conference USA Game at FIU
Kennesaw State’s steady rise in Conference USA will be tested under the Miami lights Tuesday night when the Owls visit Florida International for a nationally televised matchup on ESPN2. Head coach Jerry Mack said his team has embraced the midweek matchup and the challenge of a road trip to face an FIU team looking to rebound. “We’ve talked all week about focusing on us,” Mack said during his Friday press conference.
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Owls Have Unbeaten 4-0 Homestand In Win Over Louisiana Tech
In a matchup of conference unbeatens under the lights at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw State made a clear statement Thursday night. The Owls controlled both lines of scrimmage and used a balanced offensive attack to roll past Louisiana Tech 35-7, improving to 5-2 on the season. When this game started, it first appeared like it was going to be a Bulldog blowout. LA Tech moved the ball quickly downfield to go up 7-0.
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Kennesaw State (3-2) Hosts (4-1) LA Tech For Thursday Night CUSA Game
The Kennesaw State Owls return to Fifth Third Stadium on Thursday to host Louisiana Tech in a highly anticipated Conference USA matchup. The Owls enter with a 3-2 record and are riding a three-game home win streak. But, that success will face a real test with the Bulldogs riding a 4-1 record undefeated in a pair of CUSA games. LA Tech is coming off a convincing 30-11 conference road win at the University of Texas, El Paso.
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Football Looks to Finish Homestand Strong vs. LA Tech
Kennesaw State football looks to keep rolling and defend its undefeated home record (3-0) as it hosts LA Tech in a first-place Conference USA battle on Thursday night at Fifth Third Stadium. Entering Midweek CUSA action, there’s currently a 4-way tie for first place -- WKU (3-0), LA Tech (2-0), KSU (1-0) and Jax State (1-0). The Owls are currently riding their first three-game winning streak since 2022.
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KSU Picks Up Third Straight Win For Homecoming Over MTSU
KSU celebrated Homecoming Saturday, defeating Middle Tennessee State 24-16 at Fifth Third Stadium to extend its home win streak and continue a pattern that mirrored last week’s win over Arkansas State. Both games saw the Owls jump out to early leads before holding off late rallies. Kennesaw State again jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead after two touchdowns in the opening six minutes.
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Owls Bring Two Game Win Streak Into Saturday’s Homecoming With MTSU
"Now, we turn our attention to Middle Tennessee, first Conference USA game. In order to make all our hopes and dreams come true, there has to be an opportunity to go out there against conference opponents and we have to win those games...especially when we get a chance to host an opponent of their caliber here. A well coached team. I've known (head) coach (Derek) Mason for several years now.
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Odom, Pennington Named Conference USA Players of the Week
Kennesaw State football quarterback Amari Odom and offensive lineman JT Pennington were lauded for their performances in the Owls' 28-21 triumph over Arkansas State on Saturday. The weekly awards are voted on by a panel of the league's media. Odom shined on Saturday night as he helmed an offense that rolled up nearly 500 yards of offense...only the 15th Owl all-time to throw for 100 yards and run for 100 yards in a single-game.
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Owls Victorious Over Arkansas State 28-21
Kennesaw State delivered a signature win at home Saturday, knocking off 1-3 Arkansas State 28-21 at Fifth Third Stadium. The Owls leaned on their running game, a disciplined defensive effort, and a clutch 4th-quarter stop to secure the program’s first home win over a Sun Belt opponent. HC Jerry Mack said the Owls set the tone early by executing the game plan with precision. “We came out of the gate exactly how you want to at home,” Mack said.
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Kennesaw State Homestand Continues Saturday With Arkansas State
Kennesaw State returns to Fifth Third Stadium Saturday, fresh off its first win of the season and ready to take on Arkansas State (1-2) in a matchup that holds special personal meaning for head coach Jerry Mack. The Owls defeated Merrimack 27-13 last week, marking a milestone victory for Mack in his first season at the helm and giving the program a much-needed jolt of momentum heading into their September 20 home contest.
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Owls Win Home Opener Over Merrimack
it felt good to get a win again…it’s been awhile! Kennesaw State secured its first win under new head coach Jerry Mack on Saturday night, defeating the Merrimack Warriors 27–13 before a sellout crowd at Fifth Third Stadium on Saturday. The defenses starred in the first half with KSU up just 7-0. But, a dominating 17-point third quarter propelled the Owls to victory and helped stave off a surprising late Merrimack rally.
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KSU gears up for home opener against Merrimack College
Owls football is set to open the home portion of their schedule on Saturday, September 13, against the Merrimack Warriors at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium. The 6:00 p.m. kickoff marks a significant moment for first-year Head Coach Jerry Mack. The game, which will be broadcast on ESPN+, features a “FLIGHT29 Runout” where 2,000 first-year students will lead the Owls onto the field, and fans are encouraged to wear white.
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Football Opens Up Homestand vs. Merrimack
Kennesaw State football opens up the home portion of its 2025 schedule, hosting four-straight games at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium against Merrimack on Saturday.
The game will mark the first home game at Fifth Third Stadium for first-year head coach Jerry Mack, whose Owls’ battled previously against
two Power 4 teams, including nationally ranked Indiana last week.
Owls Blown Out On The Road At
#23/21 Indiana
Indiana left little doubt in its home opener Saturday, unleashing a relentless offensive and defensive display to cruise past KSU 56-9 at Memorial Stadium. The Owls absorbed an early barrage and never recovered. KSU’s only points came courtesy of three field goals by freshman kicker Daniel Kinney, who converted from as far as 50 yards out but could not help his team find the end zone.
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Owls Head Back On The Road For Tough Matchup at Indiana Hoosiers
Kennesaw State travels north to face No. 23 Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday against a ranked Big Ten foe. Coach’s Take: Head coach Jerry Mack knows his squad faces a tall order. “Indiana is physical on both sides of the ball and they have playmakers everywhere,” Mack said this week. “But our guys are embracing the opportunity to compete on this stage and show what Kennesaw State football is about.”
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Owls Finish Opening Road Swing at
No. 23/21 Indiana
Kennesaw State readies to travel to its second-straight Power 4 opponent to open the season, at No. 23/21 Indiana at noon Saturday in Bloomington, IN. It will be the first meeting ever for the two teams. In KSU’s first game under head coach Jerry Mack, the Owls battled to the final moment, falling 10-9 to ACC foe Wake Forest in Week 1. Indiana enters the game with a 1-0 record after defeating Old Dominion, 27-14, in Week 1.
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Kennesaw State Made It Close In Season Opening Loss at Wake Forest
I know what they say about moral victories. But, this felt like one. If not for a missed extra point or a missed field goal, the Owls would have won the game. But, that didn’t happen. It was razor thin close, though. Kennesaw State opened its 2025 football season with a hard-fought 10-9 road loss at the ACC's Wake Forest, showcasing resilience and promising potential in its second year at the FBS level.
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Kennesaw State Opens Football Season Friday At ACC’s Wake Forest
Kennesaw State and Wake Forest are set to clash in their season opener on Friday in Winston-Salem. Both programs are guided by new head coaches—Jerry Mack for KSU and Jake Dickert for Wake Forest. Coach Mack steps into his first FBS campaign after a tough inaugural season for the Owls. He emphasized the team’s defensive potential: “One thing that has really stood out is just the play of our defense so far.”
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Kennesaw State football makes final QB decision as season draws near
As KSU football is looking for a stunning season ahead of the opener nearing closer, the team has decided on a starting quarterback. While fans lock in their predictions for the Kennesaw State football team, it’s important to know who will be under center for the team. College football insider Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that the Owls will start 6th-year Georgia Southern transfer Dexter Williams as the starting quarterback.
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2025 Kennesaw State Owls
Football Season Preview
Kennesaw State enters the 2025 football season refreshed and hopeful, kicking off its second full year in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) with plenty of changes and promise. The Owls bring in new head coach Jerry Mack, formerly head man at North Carolina Central and most recently as running backs coach in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, known for his track record of success and fresh perspective.
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Football Single-Game Tickets Available in Exclusive Owls Fund Presale
Single-game tickets for Kennesaw State football's 2025 season are now on sale exclusively to Owls Fund members! General public sale begins July 15. The best way to capture all the action at Fifth Third Stadium is through season tickets for the 2025 season. In addition to traditional season tickets on the west side, Owl Nation also has the option of the popular Family Four Pack.
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11 Owls Named to Athlon Sports’ 2025 Preseason All-CUSA Team
Football continues to receive preseason recognition as 11 Owls earned 12 spots on the 2025 Preseason Athlon Sports Conference USA All-Conference Team. KSU's 12 selections are the third-most among all programs in C-USA. Leading the way for the Owls are LB Donelius Johnson and defensive backs JeRico Washington Jr. and Tyler Hallum, who all earned first team honors.
Show MoreKennesaw 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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