Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The Kennesaw State Owls visit the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Saturday, September 26, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kennesaw State Owls are 1-2 overall and have not opened their Conference USA schedule after a 42-9 loss at Tennessee. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are also 1-2 overall and have not opened their Sun Belt schedule after a 31-7 road loss to TCU. Get ready for Saturday’s matchup with our free NCAAF picks.
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
Kennesaw State is averaging 24.3 points through three games, with 225 passing yards and 157 rushing yards per game. Rickie Collins has completed 62 of 92 passes for 620 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Collins also leads the Owls with 133 rushing yards and three scores, while Latrelle Murrell has 131 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Zion Booker leads the receiving group with 20 catches for 161 yards, while Javon Rogers has 149 yards on seven receptions.
The Owls are allowing 24.3 points per game after shutting out West Georgia before giving up 31 to Georgia State and 42 to Tennessee. Kennesaw State has three sacks and one interception, along with six forced fumbles and five recoveries. Cam Miller leads the defense with 18 tackles and has the team’s interception. Tywon Christopher has 17 tackles, while Josh Anglin has 15 tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. Kai Russell also has one sack and a forced fumble.
Injuries: TE Gerard Bullock Jr. is questionable with an undisclosed injury.
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Arkansas State Red Wolves Preview
Arkansas State is averaging 27.7 points through three games, with 197.7 passing yards and 164.3 rushing yards per game. Trey Owens has completed 45 of 71 passes for 593 yards and three touchdowns, but he has also thrown four interceptions. Kenyon Clay leads the Red Wolves with 104 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Solomon Baggett has 97 yards and one score. Hunter Summers leads the receiving group with 154 yards, while Chauncy Cobb has 141 yards and one touchdown.
The Red Wolves are allowing 26.7 points per game after surrendering 42 to Memphis, seven to West Georgia and 31 to TCU. Arkansas State has three sacks, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and two recoveries. Joe Drew leads the defense with 25 tackles, while Robert Stevens has 22 tackles, one sack, one interception, and a forced fumble. Five Hamilton, Brandon Greil, Dontrae Henderson, and Kyle Williams have also recorded interceptions.
Injuries: RB D. Spencer is out with a knee injury.
Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State Prediction
Both teams enter after difficult road losses, but Kennesaw State has a rushing attack that can challenge an Arkansas State defense allowing 26.7 points per game. Collins gives the Owls production through the air and on the ground, while Arkansas State has to manage Owens’ four interceptions against a Kennesaw State defense that has created six forced fumbles. The Red Wolves have home field and five interceptions of their own, but the Owls have enough offensive balance to keep this game close throughout. Arkansas State will win a tight matchup, with Kennesaw State staying inside the spread. Final Score Prediction: Arkansas State Red Wolves win, but Kennesaw State cover the spread, 27-24.
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