Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Kennesaw State Owls Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3, 0-0 CUSA) pay a visit to Kennesaw, Georgia, and Fifth Third Stadium on Saturday to play the Kennesaw State Owls (2-2, 0-0 CUSA). Middle Tennessee lost to Marshall 42-28 last Saturday and has lost three of the first four games of the season, with only a win over Nevada. Kennesaw State defeated Arkansas State 28-21 last Saturday for its second straight win after opening the season with two consecutive losses. Middle Tennessee has seven players listed as questionable. Kennesaw State has three players listed as questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Kennesaw State Owls prediction. Buckle up! Dive into our top NCAAF picks for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kennesaw State Owls prediction and dominate your wagers.
Middle Tennessee needs to find its offense, while the defense is not much better
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 127th in scoring, averaging 16.5 points per game, while 120th in points allowed at 32.8 points per game. Middle Tennessee averages 279.8 yards of total offense per game, which is 130th, while allowing an average of 399.0 yards per game, which is 102nd.
Middle Tennessee's running attack is nearly non-existent, averaging 64.0 (134th) yards per game, while its passing game is 81st, averaging 215 yards per game. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has passed for 847 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, but has been sacked 12 times in just four games. Jekail Middlebrook has 231 yards rushing, averaging 5.9 yards per carry, to lead the Blue Raiders. Nahzae Cox has caught 20 passes for 264 yards with an average of 13.2 yards per reception. Cox has four touchdown receptions.
Kennesaw State is below average on both sides of the line of scrimmage
The Kennesaw State Owls score an average of 18.3 points per game, which is 120th, and allow an average of 25.0 points per game, which is 79th. Kennesaw State averages 361 yards of total offense per game and allows an average of 388.3 yards per game, which are 94th and 96th, respectively.
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Kennesaw State averages 152.3 yards (85th) per game rushing and 208.8 yards (80th) per game passing. Quarterback Amari Odom has 592 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception. Odom has been sacked five times. Coleman Bennett is Kennesaw State's leading rusher with 191 yards and two touchdowns, while two others have rushed for over 128 yards. Gabriel Benyard has 18 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kennesaw State. Benyard averages 17.9 yards per reception. Kicker Britton Williams has made seven of eight extra points and two of three field goals. Linebacker Baron Hopson leads Kennesaw State with 36 tackles. Lineman Elijah Hill is the leader in quarterback sacks with 2.5. Kennesaw State's defense has made nine quarterback sacks but has not yet intercepted a pass.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Kennesaw State Owls Pick
Spread Pick for Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State
- Kennesaw State Owls -7.5 (5 units)
Kennesaw State is coming off an upset victory over Arkansas State and has won two straight, while going 1-1 ATS. Middle Tennessee was defeated by Marshall (42-28) last time out. The Blue Raiders were only 2.5-point underdogs, but lost by 14 points. Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in just one of its first four games. Middle Tennessee has a non-existent running game and will rely on the passing attack that is only 81st, averaging 215.8 points per game, and will be up against a Kennesaw State Defense that allows 226.5 yards per game through the air, which is 88th. The Owls will shut down the pass and force the Blue Raiders to beat them on the ground, which is unlikely, as Middle Tennessee averages only 64.0 yards per game rushing.
Over/Under Pick for Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State
- Under (4 units)
The total has finished under in two of Middle Tennessee's four games this season, and the total has finished under in three of Kennesaw State's four games this season. Middle Tennessee is 127th in scoring at 16.5 points per game, while Kennesaw State is not much better at 120th, averaging 18.3 points per game. Both defenses are below average, but the offenses will not be able to take advantage, and the final result will be the total finishing under.
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