Georgia State vs Kennesaw State Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Georgia State vs Kennesaw State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 12th at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 2 matchup. 

Georgia State Panthers Betting Preview

The Georgia State Panthers are 1-0 this season after they defeated NC A&T by a score of 59-10 last week. Georgia State led 35-7 at halftime and scored 24 points in the third quarter in the blowout win. The Panthers out gained their opponent by a total of 563-209, went 7-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Cameran Brown threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while Dennis Murray Jr caught two passes for 50 yards and one score. Lanear McCrary Jr rushed nine times for 75 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Last season, Georgia State went 1-11 (0-8) and they finished last in the Sun Belt East Division. The Panthers started the season with a 63-7 loss to Ole Miss and followed that up with a 38-16 loss to Memphis. Georgia State’s only win came against Murray State by a score of 37-21 in their third game. The Panthers scored 19.8 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 37.8 points against per game on defense. 

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 1-0 this year after they defeated West Georgia by a score of 47-0 last week. Kennesaw State led 40-0 at halftime and cruised to the easy victory in the second half. The Owls out gained West Georgia by a total of 508-160, went 7-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Rickie Collins threw for 156 yards and one touchdown, while Javon Rogers caught two passes for 55 yards. Latrelle Murrell led the ground game with nine carries for 88 yards and two scores in the win. 

Last year, Kennesaw State went 10-4 (7-1) and they finished tied for first in the CUSA standings. Kennesaw State started the season with a 10-9 loss to Wake Forest and lost to Indiana 56-9 in their second game. The Owls did beat Jacksonville State 19-15 in the CUSA Championship game, before losing to Western Michigan 41-6 in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. 

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Kennesaw State has won each of its last eight games at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium.
• Georgia State has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last six games at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium.
• Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road openers as an underdog.
• Georgia State has lost the first half in four of its last five games as an underdog.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Kennesaw State’s last 10 games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Georgia State’s last five games in Georgia have gone OVER the total points line.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Brayden Munroe ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Georgia State Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson ranks T10th amongst FBS players for sacks (2.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kennesaw State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Kennesaw State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Georgia State ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
• Georgia State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (24.0).

Georgia State vs Kennesaw State Prediction 

Kennesaw State started the season with a dominant win over West Georgia last week, as they build off of the success they had in 2025. Georgia State also picked up an easy win against a FCS opponent, but they were really bad last year. I do think the Panthers will be better this season, especially on offense, but that Kennesaw State defense is very good. This is a tough game to call, but I will back Kennesaw State at home in this rivalry game.

David Racey's Pick: Kennesaw State -8.5