By: by Mike DeGeorge
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
2 p.m. -- Parking lots open for tailgating
4 p.m. -- Fan Zone opens on Busbee Drive
4 p.m. -- Box Office opens
5 p.m. -- Owl Walk (corner of Big Shanty and Busbee Drive)
6 p.m. -- Gates open
7 p.m. -- Kickoff
HOW TO WATCH IT
Saturday's game is production of the Owl Network and airs locally on Peachtree TV in Atlanta and nationally on the Big South Network. Brian Katrek, Tutan Reyes and Chris Mooneyham have the call. Peachtree TV is available in the Atlanta market on the following channels: Comcast (ch. 7/802), Charter (ch. 7), AT&T Uverse (ch. 17), Dish Network (ch. 17) and DirecTV (ch. 17). For those outside the Atlanta market,
click here to watch on the Big South Network.
HOW TO HEAR IT
The game can also be heard live on ESPN 1230 and 106.3 The Fan 2 with Brian Giffin, Brandon Joseph and Nathan McCreary on the call. The Owls' pregame show begins at 6:30 p.m. You can hear the game in Atlanta on 1230AM and 106.3 FM. The game will also be streamed on atlantasportsstation.com or via The Fan 2's TuneIn app for your iPhone or Android device.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow @KennesawStFB for in-game updates on Twitter and use the hashtag #GoKSUOwls.
FREE TICKETS FOR HURRICANE EVACUEES
With Hurricane Irma forecasted to impact the state of Florida this weekend, the Kennesaw State Athletics Association is inviting those residents displaced by the storm to attend Saturday night's football game as guests of the Owls. The Owls announced all Florida residents can receive a complimentary ticket to Saturday night's 7 p.m. game versus Tennessee Tech at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Those affected may call 470-KSU-OWLS today or come to the stadium ticket office Saturday, show a valid Florida identification and receive a complimentary ticket. Guests accompanied by their children will also receive a ticket for the kids. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
More information here.
TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY'S GAME
- Kennesaw State, which continues to receive votes in the Top 25 polls, welcomes Tennessee Tech Saturday night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium for the 2017 home opener.
- Both teams enter the game looking to rebound from season-opening setback to Top 25 teams. Kennesaw State dropped a hard-fought 28-23 decision at No. 19 Samford, while the Golden Eagles fell 41-14 to 25th-ranked Western Illinois.
- The Owls own a 4-4 record in games following a loss. Last season, KSU dropped its opener but rattled off four straight wins following and out-scored the opposition 186-89 in those four games.
- KSU's defense held Samford to 70 yards on the ground, marking the sixth time it has held an opponent to under 100 rushing yards over the last 12 games.
- Redshirt freshman LB Bryson Armstrong made his presence felt in his debut, accounting for both KSU turnovers with an interception and fumble recovery at Samford. He finished the game with seven tackles and broke up two passes.
- The Owls out-gained Samford by a decisive 545-311 margin, marking the 11th time in 12 games KSU has out-gained the opponent. It was the seventh time in the last 12 contests -- and five of the last six -- that the Black & Gold surpassed 500 yards of total offense.
- Junior RB Jake McKenzie accounted for a career-best three touchdowns -– two rushing and one passing. McKenzie totaled 75 all-purpose yards against Samford.
- KSU returns 16 of 22 positional starters, including QB Chandler Burks, WRs Justin Sumpter and Xavier Harper, four of the five on the offensive line, and six of the front seven on defense.
- The Owls were named Big South co-favorites and received a league-leading eight Preseason All-Conference selections. KSU's honorees included RB Darnell Holland, WR Justin Sumpter, and OL Zach Mitchler on offense. On defense, DL Tonarius Portress, DL Desmond Johnson, Jr., LB Anthony Gore, Jr., LB Izzy Sam, and DB Taylor Henkle were also recognized.
- Kennesaw State returns to Heart of Dixie next Saturday for a game at Alabama State. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET in Montgomery.
HONORARY COACH
Tomorrow, Kennesaw State University's Michael Redd, the assistant registrar for compliance, is the Owls' honorary coach. Redd has been at KSU for 30 years, starting his career in athletics as an athletic trainer and equipment manager for the Owls. He has been in his current role on campus since 2008.
CAPTAINS
Head Coach
Brian Bohannon has selected RB
Jake McKenzie and LB
Bryson Armstrong as Saturday's captains. Kennesaw State volleyball coach
Keith Schunzel, his son Griffin, and KSU president Sam Olens are Saturday's honorary captains, and will join the captains at midfield for the pregame coin toss.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Beginning this season for football games at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, a Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. Please familiarize yourself wit the new policy here at
KSUOwls.com/clearbags.
SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAME PROMOTION
Bring the kids out for Youth Night at Kennesaw State Football on Saturday night. Enjoy youth activities in Fan Zone prior to the game. The first 2,000 fans will receive a custom OYO Sports mini figure
courtesy of
Fifth Third Bank.
FAN INFORMATION
Visit www.KSUOwls.com/Gameday for information on parking, tailgating on stadium regulations. Fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the stadium's list of prohibited items (below), in order to expedite the entry process. For security purposes, a Clear Bag Policy will be enforced this season. Please see
KSUOwls.com/clearbags for more information.
FAN ZONE
The Fan Zone opens three hours prior to kickoff and is located outside of the stadium on the West side. The Fan Zone includes sponsorship activation, vendors, the Spirit Squad, kids' games, giveaways and much more. The Fan Zone is free and open to the public. The Fan Zone is also the location of the "Owl Walk" two hours prior to kickoff.
PARKING
Parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff at 2 p.m. For those not currently holding a parking pass, you're encouraged to
pre-purchase a parking pass in advance via this link for $10. Passes purchased at the game are $15.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Outside alcoholic beverages
Weapons of any kind (i.e. knives (including pocket knives), pepper spray, stun-guns, slingshots, concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
Fireworks of any kind (including smoke bombs and flares)
No glass and plastic bottles, cans, coolers, containers, food or beverages of any kind
Air horns, whistles, seat cushions with backs
Illegal drugs or chemicals
Laser pointers
Umbrellas
Animals (except service animals)
Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, etc.
Other items as may be determined by stadium security, staff or management
Personal cameras are permitted. Professional cameras/large detachable lens and tripods are not permitted without promoter approval. Video is only permitted with promoter approval and credentials.
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