Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Kennesaw, Georgia (Capacity: ~8,300)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Kennesaw, GA)
Temperature: ~82°F (28°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, humid, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm Southern evening; stamina and depth could be factors for both teams.
Injury Report
Arkansas State Red Wolves (Sun Belt):
QB Jaylen Raynor (692 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INTs; 138 rushing yards, 1 TD) healthy.
RB Kenyon Clay (153 rushing yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Chauncy Cobb (161 yards) and WR Corey Rucker (160 yards, 1 TD) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Nigel Nelson (21 tackles).
Kennesaw State Owls (C-USA, FBS transition):
QB Amari Odom (284 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 73.3% completions) healthy.
RB Coleman Bennett (139 rushing yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Christian Moss (170 yards, 1 TD) and WR Gabriel Benyard (160 yards) active.
Defense led by LB Baron Hopson (22 tackles).
Key Player Matchups
QB Jaylen Raynor (Arkansas State) vs. KSU Secondary
Dual-threat QB who can extend plays; Owls must contain his rushing ability.
WR Corey Rucker & Chauncy Cobb (Arkansas State) vs. KSU Corners
Both average over 50 YPG; KSU must prevent explosive plays downfield.
QB Amari Odom (KSU) vs. Arkansas State Pass Rush
Odom is efficient but untested against Sun Belt speed; Red Wolves will look to pressure him.
RB Coleman Bennett (KSU) vs. Arkansas State Front Seven
Bennett’s 5.5 YPC makes him a key to controlling tempo.
Recent Team Form
Arkansas State Red Wolves (1–2, Sun Belt)
8/30/25: L 45–21 @ Arkansas
9/6/25: L 24–16 @ Iowa State
9/13/25: W 38–7 vs. Eastern Kentucky
Trend: Offense improving, defense holding opponents under 25 PPG in last two games.
Kennesaw State Owls (1–2, C-USA)
8/30/25: L 38–14 @ Indiana
9/6/25: W 27–13 vs. Merrimack
9/13/25: L 31–17 @ Middle Tennessee
Trend: Offense efficient but limited in explosiveness; defense allowing 26.3 PPG.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Arkansas State and Kennesaw State.
Betting Trends
Arkansas State:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
2 of 3 games have gone over the total.
4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Georgia-based teams.
Kennesaw State:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
1 of 3 games has gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 vs. FBS opponents.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Arkansas State: Strong ATS record as a small favorite; 6 straight wins as a favorite vs. non-ranked teams.
Kennesaw State: Struggles ATS vs. FBS competition; home field has been their best edge (5 straight home covers before 2025).
Sun Belt vs. C-USA: Sun Belt teams cover ~58% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
Arkansas State Red Wolves – 4.5
Kennesaw State Owls 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
