Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State Prediction 9/26/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Kennesaw State Owls and the Arkansas State Red Wolves meet Saturday in college football action from Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Owls got their season kicked off versus West Georgia on September 3. Kennesaw State didn’t have too many issues in that one, scoring 40 points in the first half during a 47-0 blowout victory. In game two versus Georgia State however, Kennesaw State recorded their first defeat. The Owls were down 21-3 by the end of the first half and limped to a 31-17 finish in a home game.

Last Saturday versus Tennessee, the Owls were able to put up a field goal in the first quarter but didn’t score again until the final frame. Kennesaw State gave up points in every quarter during a 42-9 loss on the road. QB Rickie Collins was 22-of-34 for 189 yards and also led the rush with 36 yards on 14 carries. Zion Booker caught 10 balls for 78 yards in the defeat.

Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview

Over on the Arkansas State side, they kicked off their campaign with a road game versus Memphis. Arkansas State was only down 21-17 by the end of the first half, but continued to fade after that in an eventual loss 42-24. As for game two, that one was against West Georgia. Arkansas State scored 21 points in the second quarter along the way to a 52-7 blowout win.

Matched up against TCU in game three, the Red Wolves went into the locker room at halftime down 14-7. Arkansas State was blanked on the scoreboard the rest of the way and ended up with a loss 31-7 on the road. Trey Owens finished 11-of-24 for 133 yards and led the rush as well with his seven carries for 58 yards. Hunter Summers added three catches for 47 yards.

Kennesaw State Owls @ Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Trends: Week 4

Arkansas State Red Wolves Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Chauncy Cobb ranks T8th in the Sun Belt Conference for receptions (13) this season.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 4, Triston Morgan ranks 1st in the Conference USA for kick return yards (136) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arkansas State ranks T132nd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.0).
• Arkansas State ranks 124th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (203.5).
• Kennesaw State ranks T115th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.0).
• Kennesaw State ranks T27th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.3).

Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State Prediction

I’ll lean toward Arkansas State but I’m not touching this one. The Red Wolves couldn’t do much with TCU in their latest loss, totaling 261 yards with just 11 first downs and a 5-of-14 success rate on third downs. The defense gave up 468 yards on the other side with 6.9 yards per play and 21 first downs. Granted, this should be an easier matchup and a more comfortable home game so the numbers should improve.

As for Kennesaw State, that Tennessee game went just about how we all though it would. The Owls gained 291 yards (189 passing) with 18 first downs and 5-of-13 on third-down tries. On defense Kennesaw State surrendered 446 yards (268 rushing) and 26 first downs. There should be a bit more room to score here if all goes well.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves -4.5