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Kennesaw State opens season against West Georgia at home

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Kennesaw State opens season against West Georgia at home

Summary

Kennesaw State begins its second season under head coach Jerry Mack with a home game against the University of West Georgia on Thursday. The Owls enter the matchup coming off a 2025 campaign that resulted in a program-best 10 wins and the school’s first Conference USA championship. While the team returns seven starters, including C-USA Co-Defensive Player of the Year Baron Hopson, the roster faces significant turnover on offense. Transfer Rickie Collins will start at quarterback, leading a unit that retains only two offensive starters from last season. The Owls aim to continue their home success after going undefeated at Fifth-Third Stadium last year. Kickoff for the contest is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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•Kennesaw State hosts the University of West Georgia at 7 p.m. at Fifth-Third Stadium.
•Jerry Mack enters his second season after coaching the team to a 10-win season in 2025.
•Transfer Rickie Collins takes over as the starting quarterback for the Owls.
•Baron Hopson returns to lead a defense that features seven returning starters.
•The team finished last season undefeated at their home venue.

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