Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 12/19/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

Brooks Stadium is where the Western Michigan Broncos (8-4) will meet the Kennesaw State Owls (10-3) on Friday, December 19, 2025 in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Western Michigan opens this game as 3.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 49.5.

The Kennesaw State Owls come into this matchup with a record of 10-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Owls played against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and walked away with a win by a score of 19-15. When the final whistle blew, they ran 68 plays which gave them 318 yds. The Kennesaw State Owls ended up rushing 36 different times and totaled 72 yards, which is an average of 2.0 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Owls gave up 210 yds on 40 attempts, which is an average of 5.3 yds per run surrendered. Kennesaw State allowed 12 pass completions on 22 tries for a total of 96 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%.

In terms of scoring, the Kennesaw State Owls are sitting at 28.3 points per contest. Offensively they're averaging 158.6 yards in the run game which is 70th in Division 1. The Owls have attained 5,256 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Kennesaw State has amassed 25 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns. Kennesaw State has compiled 283 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 96 infractions for 850 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 16 different times.

The Owls rank 66th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 24.3 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 175.5 yards on the ground per game this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 2,282 rushing yards through 13 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Owls are allowing 2,961 yards which has them sitting in 113th in Division 1. They are conceding 227.8 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.8%. During this campaign, they have allowed 403.2 yards/outing which ranks them 101st in Division 1. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 23 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Broncos head into this matchup 8-4 this season. When they last played, the Broncos took home the win by a final score of 23-13 against the Miami RedHawks. The Broncos finished with a total of 397 yds and they ran 69 plays (5.8 yards per play). Western Michigan rushed for 5.1 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 286 yds on 56 carries. Western Michigan relinquished 31 running attempts for 73 yards (2.4 yds per rush). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 36.8%, relinquishing 199 yds on 14 for 38 through the air.

The Western Michigan Broncos maintain an average of 331.5 yards/outing, which is good for 112th in the country. The Western Michigan offense has racked up 446 yards of penalties on 53 violations, which ranks 125th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They average 189.2 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,270 yards for the year. They have tossed 5 picks while surrendering 8 fumbles and they have tallied 229 1st downs. When it comes to their ability to score points, the Broncos are 96th in college football averaging 23.7 points per game. During this campaign thus far, the Broncos have a total of 1,708 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 142.3 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 129th in college football.

Western Michigan has allowed the opposition a total of 1,516 yards on the ground (126.3 yards/game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have allowed the opposition 12 touchdowns through the air and 175.9 yards/outing, which has them sitting 18th in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 224 points in total. Their defense has 10 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions on the campaign. The Broncos defense has taken part in 720 plays, which is 13th in the country. The Broncos are allowing 18.7 points per contest, which has them sitting 17th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Owls/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Owls +3.5

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