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Week 14 •
Williams Stadium (VA)

Kennesaw State48 @FINAL 42Liberty

8-3 CUSA Power rating: -0.8
4-7 CUSA Power rating: -4.8

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
KENN -2.5
PM Implied
KENN -0.9
Blue Chip model
KENN -1.4
Edge
+1.1LIB
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Betting information

Spread
KENN -2.5
Total
55.5
Odds implied score
KENN 29.0 – 26.5 LIB
Prediction markets
KENN 54% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Kennesaw State defeated Liberty 48–42 in a closely contested finish. Kennesaw State covered by 3.5; Game went Over by 34.5. The market closed at Kennesaw State -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Kennesaw State -1.4, an edge of 1.1 points toward Liberty.

What are the key factors for Kennesaw State vs Liberty?

Kennesaw State

Clutch Overtime Performance

Kennesaw State won 48-42 in double overtime, with QB Amari Odom throwing a 25-yard TD pass to Christian Moss on the first play of the second OT. The defense then stopped Liberty on four downs, including a sack and an incomplete pass, to seal the victory.

Offensive Explosion Led by Odom

Odom completed 14 of 23 passes for 240 yards and four touchdowns, adding 72 rushing yards and a score. Gabriel Benyard caught a school-record ninth TD pass, and Coleman Bennett contributed 92 rushing yards and two total touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving).

Conference USA Championship Berth Secured

The Owls learned at halftime that Western Kentucky lost, ensuring they would play for the Conference USA title. This win improved their record to 9-3 (7-1 in conference) and set up a championship game at Jacksonville State on Friday.

Defensive Stand in Critical Moments

Kennesaw State's defense forced a missed 32-yard field goal by Liberty with 5 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. In the second OT, they stopped Liberty on four downs, including a tackle for loss and a sack, to preserve the win.

Momentum and Confidence for Title Game

The double-overtime victory on the road against a conference opponent provides significant momentum. The Owls' ability to execute in high-pressure situations, especially on offense and defense in overtime, bodes well for their upcoming championship matchup.

What were the weather conditions for Kennesaw State vs Liberty?

At kickoff, conditions at Williams Stadium (VA) were Overcast, 35°F, wind chill 32°F with winds of 3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Kennesaw State travels 382 miles to this game, a short road trip.

The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.

Kennesaw State won by 6 in a closely contested finish.

Kennesaw State covered the spread.

The total went Over by 34.5 points.

How do Kennesaw State and Liberty compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Kennesaw State (-0.8) over Liberty (-4.8) by 4.0 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Liberty faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Liberty brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.4). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Kennesaw State and Liberty?

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Game & Team Data

Weather

Travel & Rest

Model & Methodology

Kennesaw State won and Kennesaw State covered the spread.

Conditions

as of November 29, 2025 Game-time

Overcast

35°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity42%
Wind3 mph SSE
Gusts7 mph
Wind chill32°F
Snow chance0%
Wind map for Kennesaw State at Liberty: aerial view of Williams Stadium (VA), wind from the SSE at 3.1 mph, gusting to 6.5 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 14
Kickoff (local)
03:30 PM EST
Venue
Williams Stadium (VA)
Capacity
25,000
Elevation
883 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

Kennesaw StateAway LibertyHome
This week382 miles0 miles
Last weekHome game1,667 miles
Season total5,652 miles8,412 miles
Body clock15:3015:30
Rest7 days7 days

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