By: by Mike DeGeorge
Kennesaw State puts both its three-game winning streak and its unbeaten home record on the line Saturday night against Texas Southern in the first meeting between the programs. The game at Fifth Third Bank Stadium can be seen live on Peachtree TV or heard on ESPN Radio 1230 and 106.3 The Fan 2.
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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)
5:30 p.m. -- Gates open
7 p.m. -- Kickoff
NEW SECURITY PROCEDURES TO CONTINUE SATURDAY
In continuing efforts to expedite entry while maintaining the safety of all patrons, the Owls will continue new pregame security protocols for football games at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. As always, early arrival is important, and patrons are asked to familiarize themselves with the
Clear Bag policy and follow instructions from stadium personnel. Some of the changes:
- Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. This will allow patrons more time to enter the stadium, the opportunity to view warmups, and enjoy concessions and vendors inside the stadium.
- Security personnel will increase at all gates to help alleviate congestion.
- Walk-through metal detectors will be located at certain high-traffic gates, while "wanding" will continue at all other gates. To minimize impact, please be prepared to remove your cell phone, camera, hat, keys and any other large metal objects from your person. You will not need to remove your watch, wallet, belt, jacket, shoes or coins.
- The Clear Bag policy will still be enforced at all gates. A separate line will be added at Gate B for those without bags.
For more information, click here.
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.
TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY'S GAME
- Kennesaw State picked up a 38-34 victory over North Greenville at Fifth Third Bank Stadium last Saturday, improving its record to 3-1 with its third straight win. The Owls are outscoring opponents 85-62 during the stretch and averaging 390.3 total yards of offense per game.
- For the season, the Owls are outscoring opponents 72-30 in the first half. The team is out-gaining the opposing team by a 1,034-598 first-half margin. KSU is a perfect 16-0 all-time when leading at the half.
- KSU has held two separate four-game winning steaks in program history -- both in 2016 -- and averaged 47.9 points, 365.3 rushing yards and 524.4 total yards per game during those two streaks. The Owls will be going for their fourth straight versus Texas Southern Saturday night.
- Junior RB Trey Chivers has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games -- rushing scores versus Tennessee Tech and Alabama State and a 26-yard reception last Saturday. It was his first career receiving TD and his sixth game scoring at least one TD. The Owls are 6-0 when Chivers scores a touchdown.
- The Owls' defense enters Saturday ranked sixth in the nation by allowing just 69.0 rushing yards per game. KSU held the Crusaders to just 47 yards last week, following a 36 yard tield to Alabama State the game before.
- KSU leads the Big South in total defense (318.3 ypg), rush defense (69.0 ypg), and third in scoring defense (22.5 ppg). The Owls' defense ranks second in the Big South in touchdowns allowed (11).
- Senior DB Keon Roman recorded two more interceptions last Saturday, marking his second consecutive game with two interceptions. As a team, KSU has nine interceptions this season, which ranks third in the nation. Roman leads the nation in INT per game (1.0).
- The Owls rank seventh and ninth in the nation, respectively, in turnovers gained (12) and turnover margin (1.50), and own a 27-point margin (37-10) in points-off-turnover scoring.
- Redshirt freshman LB Bryson Armstrong recorded the Owls' first PAT block in program history last Saturday, helping KSU rank 12th nationally in blocked kicks (2). Armstrong ranks third in the nation in fumble recovered (two), fifth in sacks (5.0-39) and 36th in tackles (37). He has recorded two sacks in back-to-back games.
- Zach Mitchler (RT) and Izzy Sam (LB) each made their 26th consecutive starts last Saturday. They are the lone two Owls to have started each game in the program's history. Mitcher, Sam, along with Anthony Gore, Jr., Xavier Harper, Taylor Henkle, Darnell Holland, Drew McCracken, Devin Pughsley, and Nicolas Snowden have played in all 26 games in program history.
FAMILY FOUR PACK
Get four tickets to the game, plus a $20 concessions voucher and a parking pass for just $75! Visit KSUOwls.com/tickets or call 470-KSU-OWLS for information on the Family Four Pack! The Family Four Pack offer will continue for each of the remaining home games this season.
HONORARY COACH
Dr. Angela Evans is Saturday's honorary coach. Evans became the Executive Director of Undergraduate Programs of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University in May 2017, and continues to serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education in the Department of First Year and Transitional Programs within the University College at Kennesaw State University.
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
Kennesaw State's four inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame will be recognized during Saturday's game. The four inductees are Cliff Brannon (Baseball, 1987-89), Caric Martin (Benefactor and alum), Jolene Morris (Softball, 1985-88) and Skip Spann (Benefactor). The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Friday evening, and the four will join the captains at midfield on Saturday for the coin toss, and be recognized on the field during the first quarter. The Owls' Hall of Fame history can be accessed via this link.
CAPTAINS
Head Coach Brian Bohannon has selected WR Justin Sumpter, DL Auzoyah Alufohai and RB Darnell Holland as Saturday's captains. KSU's four Hall of Fame inductees will also join the captains at midfield for the coin toss.
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 10:30 am. 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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