MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kennesaw State Owls

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-8.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Fifth Third Stadium is the location where the Kennesaw State Owls (2-2) will meet the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-3) on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Kennesaw State opens this contest as 8.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 51.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this matchup with a record of 1-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Blue Raiders played the Marshall Thundering Herd and took a loss by a final of 42-28. For the game, they ran 48 plays which totaled 373 yds. The MTSU Blue Raiders ended up running the ball 15 different times and recorded 74 yards, earning them an average of 4.9 yds per carry. On the ground, the Blue Raiders conceded 188 yds on 49 tries, which averages out to 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. MTSU conceded 18 completions on 22 tries for a total of 261 yards, and a completion rate of 81.8%.

The Blue Raiders have earned 1,119 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, MTSU has totaled 6 touchdowns through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times. MTSU has amassed 64 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 27 penalties for 236 yds. As a unit they are averaging 64.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 134th in the nation. When talking about scoring, the MTSU Blue Raiders have an average of 16.5 points per outing.

In terms of passing yardage, the Blue Raiders are conceding 903 yards which has them sitting in 96th in college football. They have allowed 225.8 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 68.4%. For the year, they are granting 399.3 yards per contest ranking them 103rd in college football. They have yielded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 7 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per rush and 173.5 rushing yards per contest on the season. In total, they have allowed 694 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Blue Raiders rank 120th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 32.8 PPG.

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The Owls come into this game with a record of 2-2 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Owls got the win with a final of 28-21 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Owls finished the contest with 497 yards and they ran 83 plays (6.0 yds per play). Kennesaw State ran for 3.9 yards per carry, finishing the game with 189 yards on 49 carries. Kennesaw State allowed 28 rush attempts for 92 yds (3.3 yds per carry). The Owls secondary gave up a completion percentage of 61.0%, surrendering 226 yds on 25 for 41 through the air.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Owls are ranking 119th in D-1 holding an average of 18.3 points per contest. The Kennesaw State Owls hold an average of 361.0 yards per game, which ranks them 94th in the nation. The Kennesaw State offense has totaled 272 yards of penalties on 31 violations, which ranks them 19th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 2 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have tallied 79 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Owls have racked up 835 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 208.8 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 85th in Division 1. They hold an average of 152.3 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 609 yards overall.

The Owls are allowing 25.0 points per game, which puts them 81st in D-1. Kennesaw State has surrendered a total of 614 rushing yards (153.5 yards/game) as well as 6 touchdowns rushing this year. They have allowed 7 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 234.8 yards/game, which has them in 94th in Division 1. The Owls defense has taken the field for 274 plays, which ranks 104th in Division 1. They have compiled 1 fumble recovered and 0 interceptions this season. In total, they have surrendered 100 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls -8.5

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