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Kennesaw State and Missouri State announce starting quarterbacks for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:24 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kennesaw State and Missouri State announce starting quarterbacks for 2026 season
Summary

Kennesaw State and Missouri State have named their starting quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Kennesaw State's Rickie Collins, a transfer from Syracuse, will start following the departure of Amari Odom to Syracuse. Collins won the job despite competition from Landon Varnes. Missouri State's Skyler Locklear, previously a starter at UTEP, has been named the starting QB, emerging victorious over Duke transfer Henry Belin IV. Collins will debut on September 3 against West Georgia, while Locklear will make his first start on September 5 at Texas A&M.

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  • •Kennesaw State's Rickie Collins transfers from Syracuse for starting role.
  • •Collins posted 1,042 passing yards at Syracuse last season.
  • •Missouri State's Skyler Locklear previously started 16 games at UTEP.
  • •Locklear amassed 3,001 passing yards and 23 touchdowns at UTEP.
  • •Both quarterbacks will make their season debuts in early September.
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  • 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — CUSA Notebook: Kennesaw State, Missouri State name starting QBs
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Transfers Rickie Collins and Skyler Locklear are among CUSA’s Week 1 starting quarterbacks.

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