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KENNESAW, Ga. – An efficient offense and stout defense proved a winning formula as No. 4 Kennesaw State defeated Samford 24-10 Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.
 
In a rematch of last season's first-round FCS playoff game, the Owls (4-1) converted 8-of-14 third down attempts and scored 24 unanswered points en route to recording their fourth straight victory and 12th consecutive home win.
 
Facing the FCS's second-ranked passing offense, Kennesaw State limited Samford (1-4) to a season-low 150 yards through the air. The Bulldogs, who were averaging 374.3 passing yards a game, were also held to a season-low 272 total yards.
 
After Samford (1-4) went on a 16-play, 72-yard drive that consumed nearly seven minutes and culminated with a 20-yard field goal, Kennesaw State answered with a time-consuming drive of its own. Quarterback Chandler Burks led the Owls on a 15-play, 65-yard march that ended with a 1-yard Burks run, capping a seven-minute drive that gave KSU a 7-3 lead.
 
Burks connected with TJ Reed on a 9-yard touchdown pass with 4:40 remaining in the second quarter to increase Kennesaw State's lead to 14-3.
 
Darnell Holland opened the third quarter with a 72-yard kickoff return to Samford's 28-yard line. Burks capped the seven-play drive with a 3-yard touchdown run, increasing the Owls' lead to 24-3.   
 
Burks finished as KSU's leading rusher, carrying the ball 15 times for 56 yards. He also completed 5-of-12 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.
 
The trio of Anthony Gore, Jr., Bryson Armstrong and Cole Loden each recorded nine tackles to lead the Owls' defense. Peyton Moore had two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery while Andrew Butcher recorded a fumble, extending KSU's streak of at least one takeaway to 19 games.
 
Kennesaw State concludes its four-game home stand on Saturday (Oct. 6) when it hosts Presbyterian at 2 p.m.

2018 KENNESAW STATE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTES
Kennesaw State (4-1), Samford (1-4, 0-2)
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 • 6:05 p.m. ET • Kennesaw, Ga. • Attendance: 4,396
 
Team

• Kennesaw State has won 12 consecutive home games, a span of 721 days.
• The Owls improved to 3-1 all-time against Samford.
• KSU extended its takeaway streak to 19 straight games. The Owls have recovered a fumble in all four games this season.
• Samford's 10 points scored marks its lowest point total since Sept. 26, 2015 against Louisville (three points), a span of 31 games.
• Defensively, the Owls held Samford to a season-low 150 yards passing. Heading into the game, the Bulldogs averaged 374.3 yards passing per game.
• This was the third straight game, fourth of the last five, in which KSU held its opponent to less than 150 yards rushing.
• The offensive line did not allow a sack for the fourth consecutive game. 

Individual

• Captains for tonight's game were Shaquil Terry, Caleb O'Neil and Andrew Butcher
• Shaquil Terry became the sixth player in KSU history to reach 1,000 career rushing yards, recording 47 yards to bring his career total to 1,044.
• Chandler Burks has rushed for a touchdown in seven of the last eight games, and two or more in four straight games.
• With his passing touchdown, Burks is now three touchdowns away from being the first QB in Big South history to record 30 rushing and 30 passing touchdowns.
• Burks has recorded at least one passing and one rushing touchdown in 14 times.
• Justin Sumpter recorded his 100th career reception, making him the first Owl in KSU history to eclipse the century mark.
• Darnell Holland's 72-yard kickoff return to open the second half marks the third-longest return in KSU history.
• Cole Loden led the defense with a career-high nine tackles.
• Justin Thompson has now made 104 consecutive PATs.

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