| MATCHUP | Kennesaw State Owls | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-3 | 9-4 |
| Spread | +3.5 -118 | -3.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 47.5 (-112) | Under 47.5 (-108) |
| Where | Brooks Stadium (SC), Conway, SC | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 11:00 AM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls beat Jacksonville State and Liberty. The Kennesaw State Owls have won 10 of their last 11 games. Amari Odom is completing 66.8 percent of his passes for 2,385 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Gabriel Benyard and Christian Moss have combined for 1,575 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Coleman Bennett has 26 receptions.
The Kennesaw State Owls ground game is averaging 158.6 yards per contest, and Coleman Bennett leads the way with 716 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 24.3 points and 403.2 yards per game. Baron Hopson leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 126 tackles, Elijah Hill has 9 sacks and Five Hamilton has 1 interception.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos beat Ohio and Northern Illinois. The Western Michigan Broncos have won 7 of their last 8 games. Broc Lowry is completing 63.4 percent of his passes for 1,683 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Baylin Brooks and Talique Williams have combined for 834 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Aveion Chenault has 22 receptions.
The Western Michigan Broncos ground game is averaging 196.6 yards per contest, and Broc Lowry leads the way with 940 yards and 14 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 18.2 points and 299.9 yards per game. James Camden leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 74 tackles, Nadame Tucker has 14.5 sacks and Tate Hallock has 2 interceptions.
Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win
- The favorite has won each of Western Michigan’s last nine games.
- Western Michigan has covered the spread in each of its last three games against teams from Georgia.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Western Michigan has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Kennesaw State has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 games.
- Western Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five Bowl games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of Western Michigan’s last four games played at neutral venues have gone UNDER the total points line.
Western Michigan Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Nadame Tucker leads the league for sacks (14.5) this season.
Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into the bowl games, Elijah Hill ranks 1st in the Conference USA for sacks (9.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Michigan ranks T7th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.6).
- Western Michigan ranks 129th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (139.9).
- Kennesaw State ranks 14th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+5.1).
- Kennesaw State ranks 122nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (4.8).
Kennesaw State vs Western Michigan Prediction
Kennesaw State and the points are worth a look when you consider they’re 8-4-1 ATS on the season and have lost just once since September 13. However, Kennesaw State hasn’t had the toughest schedule in the world and has still been shaky at best defensively. Kennesaw State is 96th in total defense, 100th in rush defense and 62nd in scoring defense. Western Michigan is rolling fresh off a MAC title and is 9-3-1 ATS on the season.Western Michigan is a top-25 rushing offense, which should have a field day against this Kennesaw State defense. Also, Western Michigan is a top-15 total defense and scoring defense, which is a massive edge in this spot. Western Michigan is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games as a favorite. This feels like a spot where Western Michigan can bully its opponent in the trenches on both sides of the ball. I’ll lay the small chalk with the Broncos.