Kennesaw State shuts out West Georgia in 47-0 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Kennesaw State opened its season with a 47-0 victory against West Georgia on Thursday night in Kennesaw, Georgia. Rickie Collins accounted for three touchdowns, while Latrelle Murrell contributed two rushing scores to the effort. The Owls established an early lead following a 47-yard kickoff return by Triston Morgan and capitalized on a first-quarter fumble recovery by Josh Anglin. The defense held West Georgia scoreless throughout the contest, marking the program's first shutout since October 2021. Collin Hurst passed for 93 yards for the Wolves in the loss.
- •Kennesaw State defeated West Georgia 47-0 on Thursday night.
- •Rickie Collins recorded three touchdowns for the Owls.
- •Latrelle Murrell added two rushing touchdowns in the season opener.
- •The win represents Kennesaw State's first shutout since October 16, 2021.
- •West Georgia quarterback Collin Hurst finished the game with 93 passing yards.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Collins, Murrell lead Kennesaw State's offensive eruption in 47-0 win over West Georgia
"Rickie Collins accounted for three touchdowns and Latrelle Murrell ran for two touchdowns and Kennesaw State beat West Georgia 47-0 in the Owls' season opener on Thursday night. It was Kennesaw State's first shutout since a 14-0 win at home against North Carolina on Oct. 16, 2021. Kennesaw State took advantage of Triston Morgan's 47-yard opening kickoff return which started at the goal line.
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