By: By David Beall
KENNESAW, Ga. - The No. 2 Kennesaw State football team returns home Saturday for the first time in nearly a month, hosting Campbell for Senior Day with kickoff set for 2 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.Â
The Rundown
Opponent:Â Campbell University (5-3, 0-2)
Date:Â Saturday, Nov. 3
Site:Â Fifth Third Bank Stadium
Kickoff:Â 2 p.m.
TV:Â
ESPN+
Radio:Â
Atlanta Sports XÂ -Â 1230 AM; 106.3 FM
Tickets: Purchase
Game Notes:Â
KSUÂ |
CAM
The Seniors
• Kennesaw State is set to recognize 22 seniors before the game, with 17 of those considered "OG's" in the first team meeting in the history of the program.
• The Senior class has posted 33 wins to date, won a Big South Conference championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs last season.
• To honor the first recruiting class in the history of the program, the team will wear the first uniform combination ever worn four years ago with gold helmets, white jerseys and gold pants. The senior class will also have their names on the back of the jerseys, marking the first players in KSU history to play with their name on the back of the jersey.
The Senior Class
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Joseph Alexander
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McKenzie Billingslea ​​​​​
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Chandler Burks
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Austin Byrd
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Trey Chivers
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CJ Collins
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Terry Davis
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Anthony Gore, Jr.
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Gordon Gray
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Xavier Harper
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Darnell Holland
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Randy Jones
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Drew McCracken
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Jake McKenzie
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Chiaza Nwadike ​​​
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Devin Pughsley
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Nicolas Snowden
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Justin Sumpter
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Brandon Sutton
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Justin Thompson
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Jordan Walker
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Jace White
Top Storylines
• Kennesaw State is looking to become the third team in Big South history and the first program in the last 10 years to win consecutive conference titles with an undefeated record in league play.
• The Owls can capture a share of the Big South Conference championship on Saturday with a victory and a loss by Monmouth.
• During Kennesaw State's current seven-game winning streak, it has outscored opponents 355-73, allowing just 10.4 points per game during the stretch.Â
• KSU's clock-killing 11:18 touchdown drive in the fourth quarter against Charleston Southern was its longest in program history. CSU's final five drives lasted 9:46 and resulted in zero points.
• KSU has the third-longest active home winning streak in FCS and is one of five programs with a winning streak of 10 or more games.
• KSU has not lost a regular-season game to an FCS opponent since Aug. 31, 2017, winning 15 straight to set the Big South record.
• With 19 rushing TD's this year,
Chandler Burks leads all FCS and FBS players and is on pace to set the Big South record for rushing scores in a season (26).
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Isaac Foster is currently the only player in the nation at the FCS or FBS level with two 100-yard kickoff returns for a touchdown this year.
• The Owls have forced a turnover in 22 straight games dating back to last season, and have recorded an interception in 19 of those 22 contests.
• The Owls have given up just seven points all season in the third quarter, outscoring opponents 117-7.
• KSU has scored on its first possession of the second half in seven games this year, with six of those being touchdowns.
• The Owls lead the nation in seven different statistical categories, including tackles for loss, punt return defense and sacks allowed.
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