Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 10/28/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee State Prediction for this College Football Week 9 matchup on Wednesday, October 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Preview

Middle Tennessee State has a 4-3 record and a 2-1 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 26-23 road win against Florida International and will face Western Kentucky and Liberty next.

Offensively, Middle Tennessee State averages 23.3 points per game, ranking 104th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 27.6 points per game, which is 100th. Middle Tennessee State averages 339.6 total yards per game (200.6 passing and 139 rushing), while allowing 405.9 total yards per game (194.7 rushing and 211.1 passing).

Roman Gagliano leads Middle Tennessee State with 1,404 passing yards with 58.6% completed passes and 12 touchdowns. Antonio Martin Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 480, while Cam’ron Lacy has a team-high 437 receiving yards and 41 receptions. Defensively, Korey Smith has a team-high 66 total tackles (31 of them solo), while Kaven Call leads the team with ονε sack.

Kennesaw State Owls Preview

Kennesaw State has a 1-6 record and a 0-3 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 6-34 home loss against Liberty and will face Delaware and Sam Houston next.

Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 20 points per game, ranking 124th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 25 points per game, which is 77th. Kennesaw State averages 359.4 total yards per game (227.4 passing and 132 rushing), while allowing 380 total yards per game (153.3 rushing and 226.7 passing).

Rickie Collins leads Kennesaw State with 1,426 passing yards with 68.6% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Boogie Woods III leads the team in rushing yards with 291, while Brayden Munroe has a team-high 352 receiving yards and 22 receptions. Defensively, Tywon Christopher has a team-high 55 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Ugonna Nwoha leads the team with 3 sacks.

Kennesaw State Owls @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Trends: Week 9

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Ashton Logan ranks 4th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (49.2) this season.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Rickie Collins leads Kennesaw State for touchdowns (5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Middle Tennessee ranks 137th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (25.6).
• Middle Tennessee is one of only nine FBS teams undefeated in home games this season (3-0).
• Kennesaw State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
• Kennesaw State has lost the fourth quarter in each of its last five games – longest active streak in the FBS.

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee State Prediction

In this Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee State prediction, Middle Tennessee State is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Middle Tennessee State has been the better team this season, as Kennesaw has won only once in its seven games played and has scored 14 points or less in two of its three road games. On the flip side, Middle Tennessee State is coming off back-to-back wins where its offense has been rolling with 59 points combined. Take the better team in Middle Tennessee State to get the job done at home and cover the small number.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Middle Tennessee State -3.5