Kennesaw State Owls vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kennesaw State Owls vs Arkansas State Red Wolves

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, AR

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wolves (-5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Kennesaw State Owls (1-2) are traveling to Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-2). Arkansas State opens this game as 5-point favorites. The total is set at 53.5.

The Kennesaw State Owls step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Owls took the field against the Tennessee Volunteers and ended up losing by a score of 42-9. Against the rush, the Owls gave up 268 yds on 41 tries, which is an average of 6.5 yds per run allowed. Kennesaw State gave up 18 completions on 26 attempts for a total of 178 yds, and a completion rate of 69.2%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 64 plays which gave them a total of 291 yds. The Kennesaw State Owls ended up rushing 30 times and compiled 102 yards, which is an average of 3.4 yards per attempt.

When talking about scoring points, the Kennesaw State Owls are averaging 24.3 points per game. As a team they're averaging 157.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 81st in the country. The Owls have earned 1,146 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Kennesaw State has amassed 2 touchdowns through the air and 7 rushing touchdowns. Kennesaw State has accrued 66 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 20 penalties for 170 yds. They have turned the football over 4 different times.

Concerning passing yards, the Owls have given up 542 yards which has them sitting in 48th in college football. They have surrendered 180.7 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 65.2%. During the season, they have yielded 363.0 yards/game which puts them 92nd in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown through the air as well as 7 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 182.3 rushing yards per game so far this season. In total, they have allowed 547 yards via the running game in 3 games. The Owls rank 87th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 24.3 points per contest.

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The Red Wolves head into this game 1-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Red Wolves took a defeat with a final score of 31-7 against the TCU Horned Frogs. Arkansas State ran the football for 4.3 yards per carry, finishing the game with 128 yds on 30 carries. The Red Wolves finished the contest with a total of 261 yards while they ran 54 plays (4.8 yds per play). The Red Wolves passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 72.4%, relinquishing 337 yds on 21 for 29 through the air. Arkansas State allowed 39 running attempts for 131 yards (3.4 yards per rush).

The Arkansas State Red Wolves maintain an average of 362.0 yards per game, which ranks them 96th in college football. The Arkansas State offense has compiled 107 yds of penalties on 13 violations, which has them ranked 122nd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 164.3 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 493 yards in total. They have given away 4 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 54 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Red Wolves are ranking 88th in the country averaging 27.7 points per game. For the year to this point, the Red Wolves have compiled 593 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 197.7 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 99th in Division 1.

Arkansas State has yielded a total of 538 yards via the ground game (179.3 yards per outing) in addition to 5 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have conceded 6 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 233.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 99th in Division 1. This year, they have conceded 80 total points. They have earned 2 fumbles and 5 picks on the campaign. The Red Wolves defense has participated in 189 plays, which ranks 60th in college football. The Red Wolves are conceding 26.7 PPG, ranking them 103rd in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Owls +5.0

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