Georgia State Panthers vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia State Panthers vs Kennesaw State Owls

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Georgia State Panthers (1-0) are hitting the road to Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026 where they will try to beat the Kennesaw State Owls (1-0). Georgia State opens this contest as 9.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 53.5.

The Georgia State Panthers come into this game with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last contest, the Panthers took on the North Carolina A&T Aggies and notched a win by a score of 59-10. The Georgia State Panthers ended up rushing 38 different times and amassed 284 yards, which had them averaging 7.5 yards per carry. When all was said and done, they had 71 plays which gave them 563 yards. Georgia State allowed 11 pass completions on 23 attempts for a total of 125 yds, and a completion percentage of 47.8%. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers conceded 84 yards on 30 attempts, which calculates to 2.8 yds per rush surrendered.

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When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Georgia State Panthers have an average of 59.0 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 284.0 yards rushing ranking them 19th in Division 1. The Panthers have tallied 563 total yards for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Georgia State has compiled 2 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Georgia State has 28 first downs, and they have been flagged for 5 penalties for 50 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

In terms of passing yardage, the Panthers have allowed 125 yards which ranks them 38th in Division 1. They have conceded 125.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 47.8%. For the season, they are surrendering 209.0 yards per game ranking them 36th in Division 1. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air as well as no touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing an average of 2.8 yards per rush and 84.0 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 84 running yards through 1 outing. The Panthers are ranked 45th in the country in terms of team defense, giving up 10.0 points per game.

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The Owls head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Owls got the victory with a final of 47-0 when they played the West Georgia Wolves. Kennesaw State relinquished 25 running attempts for 49 yds (2.0 yds per carry). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 57.7%, relinquishing 111 yds on 15 for 26 passing. The Owls finished with 523 yards while they ran 81 plays (6.5 yards per play). Kennesaw State ran the ball for 6.3 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 297 yards on 47 carries.

The Kennesaw State Owls average 523.0 yards per game, which is good for 32nd in Division 1. The Kennesaw State offense has totaled 65 yards of penalties on 9 violations, which is 28th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 297.0 yards via the ground game. They have given away 1 interception while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to record 31 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Owls rank 34th in the country with an average of 47.0 points per game. During the season so far, the Owls have a total of 226 yards via the pass.

Kennesaw State has allowed a total of 49 yards via the ground game as well as no touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have yielded no touchdowns through the air in addition to 111.0 yards per game, which puts them in 28th in the country. They have totaled 2 fumbles recovered and no interceptions so far this season. The Owls defense has been on the field for 51 plays, which is good for 21st in D-1. The Owls are allowing 0.0 PPG, which has them 6th in D-1.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls -9.5

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