Kennesaw State Owls is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -9.5. Kennesaw State Owls enters the season with a power rating of -9.5, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Kennesaw State Owls host West Georgia next in Week 1. In 2025, Kennesaw State Owls went 10-3 overall, 9-4 against the spread, and 6-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Kennesaw State Owls Power Rating of -9.5 is 9.7 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Kennesaw State Owls have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 4,213 miles, ranking 120th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | West Georgia | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Georgia State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Tennessee | 139 mi | 278 mi |
| Week 4 | Arkansas State | 366 mi | 1,009 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Jacksonville State | Home | 1,009 mi |
| Week 7 | Missouri State | 534 mi | 2,078 mi |
| Week 8 | Liberty | Home | 2,078 mi |
| Week 9 | Middle Tennessee | 161 mi | 2,399 mi |
| Week 10 | Delaware | Home | 2,399 mi |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston | 678 mi | 3,755 mi |
| Week 12 | Florida International | Home | 3,755 mi |
| Week 13 | Western Kentucky | 229 mi | 4,213 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
The Owls enter 2026 without star quarterback Amari Odom, who transferred to Syracuse. The job is a battle between Syracuse transfer Rickie Collins and junior college arrival Landon Varnes, who emerged from spring practice even. How quickly one of them can replicate Odom's dual-threat production will define the offense's ceiling.
Kennesaw State lost its top receiver and most of its backfield production. The new running back duo of Triston Morgan (809 yards at Benedict) and Latrelle Murrell (893 yards at West Georgia) brings proven production from lower levels. Wide receiver Javon Rogers is the top returning target and showed promise in spring camp.
The Owls allowed the fourth-fewest points in Conference USA last season and tied for first with 31 sacks. Key pieces return: defensive end Marcus Patterson, edge rusher Donovan Westmoreland (37 tackles, four sacks), and linebacker Baron Hopson (72 tackles, nine for loss). The secondary brings back nickel Kody Jones and safety Isaac Paul.
The line returns tackles JaDarious Lee and Nikola Milovac, and adds Middle Tennessee transfer Mateo Guevara at center. The unit is expected to be larger and more physical, which could help stabilize the running game and protect the new quarterback.
After a stunning 10-4 season, a Conference USA title, and the school's first bowl appearance, the Owls face the challenge of replacing key departures while no longer surprising opponents. The early October home game against Jacksonville State will be a major test of whether they can maintain their rise.
Kennesaw State Owls is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Kennesaw State Owls holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -9.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Kennesaw State Owls's home field advantage rating is 2.5 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Kennesaw State Owls travels 4,213 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 120th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Kennesaw State Owls: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -9.5.
