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Kennesaw State Owls name Rickie Collins starting quarterback for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kennesaw State Owls name Rickie Collins starting quarterback for 2026 season
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The Kennesaw State Owls announced Rickie Collins as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Collins, who transferred to Kennesaw State on January 8, 2026, had starting experience at Syracuse last season, where he struggled with 1,042 yards, six touchdowns, and ten interceptions. He takes over for Amari Odom, who led the team to a 10-4 record and a Conference USA title last year. Collins, a four-star recruit from the class of 2023, previously committed to LSU but faced competition for the starting job. Kennesaw State aims to improve on their challenging 2024 season.

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  • •Rickie Collins named starting quarterback for Kennesaw State Owls
  • •Collins transferred from Syracuse and has Power Five experience
  • •He replaces Amari Odom, who led the team to a bowl game
  • •Owls went 2-10 in their first season in the FBS in 2024
  • •Kennesaw State aims to improve following a Conference USA title
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The Kennesaw State Owls have named Rickie Collins their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Matt Zenitz.

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