Liberty vs Kennesaw State Prediction 10/22/2026 Today's College Football Picks

Liberty vs Kennesaw State Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP	Liberty Flames	Kennesaw State Owls
Team Records	5-1	1-5
Spread	-10 -112	+10 -108
Moneyline	-395	+310
Total	Over 50.5 (-108)	Under 50.5 (-112)
Where	Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA
When	Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time	07:00 PM EDT
TV	CBSSN

In this article we will formulate a Liberty vs Kennesaw State prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, October 22nd at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames are 5-1 (2-0) this season after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 35-3 in their last game. Liberty led 14-3 at halftime and added 21 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Flames out gained Sam Houston by a total of 411-243, went 4-7 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Deshawn Purdie threw for 114 yards and one touchdown, while Makai Jackson caught three passes for 46 yards. Jaylon Coleman rushed seven times for 92 yards in the game.

Prior to that win, Liberty defeated Delaware by a score of 30-14 and Coastal Carolina by a score of 34-17. The Flames have scored 31.2 points per game with 192.8 passing yards and 223.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.3 points against per game this season. Deshawn Purdie has thrown for 1,050 yards with eight touchdowns and zero interceptions this season.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 1-5 (0-2) this year after they lost to Missouri State by a score of 24-21 in their last game. Kennesaw State led 7-6 at halftime and they were tied at 21 in the fourth, but they allowed a field goal as time expired for the loss. The Owls were out gained by a total of 421-337, went 3-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Rickie Collins threw for 260 yards and one touchdown, while Dylan Gary caught 10 passes for 135 yards and one score. Boogie Woods III rushed 13 times for 47 yards and one touchdown in the loss.

Prior to that game, Kennesaw State lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 27-26 and Arkansas State by a score of 17-14 before that. The Owls have scored 22.3 points per game with 226.2 passing yards and 143.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.5 points against per game this season. Rickie Collins has thrown for 1,302 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions this year.

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

Kennesaw State has won five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last eight games against conference opponents at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium.

Why the Liberty Flames will win

Liberty has won 15 of its last 17 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Kennesaw State has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Liberty has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite.

Total Points Facts

Six of Kennesaw State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Four of Liberty’s last five October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

Heading into Week 8, Alan Woods III leads Kennesaw State for receptions (22) this season.

Liberty Flames Player Prop Facts

Heading into Week 8, Makai Jackson leads the Conference USA for yards per reception (23.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

Kennesaw State ranks T132nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (25.0).
Kennesaw State ranks T132nd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (95.5).
Liberty ranks 3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+8.2).
Liberty ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.5).