Merrimack vs Kennesaw State Prediction 9/13/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Merrimack Warriors and the Kennesaw State Owls meet in week 3 college football action from the Alamodome on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Merrimack Warriors vs. Kennesaw State Owls prediction.

Merrimack Warriors Recap

The Merrimack Warriors come into this game looking to build on their 31-6 win over Saint Anselm last time out to improve to 1-1 on the year. After this game, the Warriors will head home for a game against Central Connecticut State.

Warriors Looking To Back-To-Back Ws

Ayden Pereira has thrown for 415 yards and 2 touchdowns on 60.3% passing while also rushing for 141 yards this season. Brendon Wyatt also has 95 rushing yards and a touchdown as well this season. Seth Sweitzer leads the Warriors with 7 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown as well this season. On defense, Kendal Sims has a team-high 13 total tackles while Bryce Warrick has a team-high 1.5 sacks and Merrimack as a whole has combined for 6 sacks as a unit this season.

Kennesaw State Owls Recap

The Kennesaw State Owls come into this game looking to rebound from a 56-9 loss at the hands of Indiana last time out to sit at 0-2 on the year. After this game, Kennesaw State will take on Arkansas State at home.

Owls Still Looking For First Win

Amari Odom has thrown for 176 yards and an interception on 62.5% passing while Dexter Williams II has thrown for 148 yards on 37.1% passing. Coleman Bennett has a team-high 100 rushing yards with a touchdown while Gabriel Benyard has a team-high 7 grabs for 154 yards as well this season. On defense, Baron Hopson has a team-high 16 total tackles including 8 solo tackles while Kennesaw State’s defense as a whole has combined for 4 sacks this season.

Merrimack Warriors @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: Week 3

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• The home team has won eight of Kennesaw State’s last nine games.
• The home team has covered the spread in five of Kennesaw State’s last six games.

Why the Merrimack Warriors will win

• Kennesaw State has lost each of its last three games.
• Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Kennesaw State’s last three games at Fifth Third Stadium.
• Kennesaw State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Kennesaw State’s last six games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 3, Daniel Kinney leads the Conference USA for field goals made (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kennesaw State has recorded fewer total yards than its opponents in each of its last 17 games – longest active streak in the FBS.
• Kennesaw State is one of three FBS teams to score 10 points or less in every game this season.

Merrimack Warriors vs. Kennesaw State Owls Prediction

I’m on the under here. I just don’t expect a ton of points as a win over a D-III team doesn’t move the needle for me with Merrimack even against Kennesaw State, but I also don’t expect an earth-shattering output from the Owls in this matchup either. I think this is just going to be a low-scoring, ugly game for 60 minutes. Far better options on the board on Saturday, but if forced to pick, I’d roll under here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Under 44.5