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CHICAGO, Ill. – Kennesaw State defensive back Chance Gamble was named the FedEx Ground National Defensive Player of the Week presented by STATS Perform after a record-breaking performance on Saturday against No. 15 UT-Martin. The award marks the first national accolade of Gamble's career and is the first for KSU on the season.
 
Gamble led the Owls' defense in a 44-27 victory that gave Kennesaw State its first regular-season road win against a ranked opponent in program history. The sophomore posted a career-high eight tackles (seven solo) and swiped three interceptions. Gamble tallied 128 return yards on his interceptions, which are the most in the FCS this season.
 
The cornerback etched his name in the KSU record books as he tied the school record for most picks in a game (Donte Blackmon, 2016 at Duquesne) and set a program record for longest interception return for a touchdown (89 yards). His 89-yard pick six on the game's final play broke the previous record of 78 yards set by teammate Markeith Montgomery earlier this season (Sept. 24 vs. Wofford).
 
KSU football is back inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium this Saturday as the team squares off with Austin Peay in its final home game of the regular season. The contest will be the Owls' annual Senior Day and Military Appreciation game. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+. Click here to purchase tickets.   

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