Merrimack vs. Kennesaw State Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 13, 2025
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Merrimack vs Kennesaw State Game Preview
On Saturday, the Merrimack Warriors (1-1) face off against the Kennesaw State Owls (0-2) at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. The game will be aired on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Game Information
- September 13, 2025, 6:00pm EST, Fifth Third Stadium, ESPN+
- 83° at start time
Kennesaw State Form & Recent Results
Kennesaw State comes into this matchup having lost their first two games of the season. During last Saturday’s lopsided 56-9 defeat against Indiana, Kennesaw State’s quarterback Amari Odom completed 10 out of 16 pass attempts but was intercepted once. So far this season, Odom has totaled 176 passing yards. In the ground game, Coleman Bennett leads the Owls’ rushing attack with 100 yards, while fellow running back Alexander Diggs has contributed 63 yards. Wide receiver Gabriel Benyard has emerged as Odom’s top target, amassing 154 receiving yards. On the defensive side, the Owls have struggled to contain their opponents, giving up an average of 33 points over their first two games. Kennesaw State is still searching for its first victory of the season. Looking back at last year, the Owls managed to score an average of 16.8 points per game, indicating a need for improvement on both sides of the ball as they move forward this season.
Merrimack Recent Form & Results
Merrimack enters this game on a one-game winning streak. In last Saturday’s dominant 31-6 victory over St. Anselm, Merrimack quarterback Ayden Pereira delivered an efficient performance, completing 20 out of 27 pass attempts and connecting for a touchdown through the air. Pereira has been a dual threat early this season, amassing 415 passing yards and adding another 141 yards on the ground. In the running game, Brendon Wyatt has also contributed, picking up 95 yards so far. Wide receiver Seth Sweitzer has emerged as a key target in the passing game, leading the team with 140 receiving yards. Through their first two games of the season, the Merrimack Warriors have averaged 24 points per game, putting them in good shape as they prepare to face Kennesaw State, who are still seeking their first win. Overall, the Warriors averaged 23 points per game last season, indicating a slight improvement in their offensive output early so far this year.
Key Players
- Merrimack QB Ayden Pereira: 35-for-58, 2 TD
- Kennesaw State QB Amari Odom: 10-for-16, 1 INT
Merrimack vs Kennesaw State Picks and Prediction
Kennesaw State is still searching for their first victory of the season after dropping their opening two games. They'll be eager to break into the win column but face a determined Merrimack squad that aims to extend Kennesaw State's early-season struggles. Last weekend, Kennesaw State suffered a lopsided defeat at the hands of Indiana, highlighting their ongoing challenges on offense. Final Score Prediction, Kennesaw State Owls win 32-16.
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