By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State football begins the spring season as the team pushes towards its transition to FBS and Conference USA. Practice officially begins on Wednesday, Mar. 15 and will consist of 14 practices over a four-week period.
The Owls conclude the season with the program's annual Spring Game, set for Friday, Apr. 14 inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Fans are encouraged to attend, and admission is free to the public. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
The Owls enter 2023 with a new-look offense led by college football coaching veteran and recently hired offensive coordinator,
Chris Klenakis. Klenakis coached both Lamar Jackson and Colin Kaepernick who are two of only three players in FBS history to rush for 50 touchdowns and pass for 50 touchdowns in a career.
The Kennesaw State defense also debuts a new face as
Nathan Burton takes over the defensive coordinator responsibilities. Burton, who holds over 15 years of football coaching experience, arrives to KSU after working at the Power Five level.
The team returns two starters from the 2022 ASUN All-Conference Team in
Deontre Morris (defensive back) and
Gabriel Benyard (special teams). Morris was tied for the team lead in interceptions last season (5) and was selected as a HERO Sports Sophomore All-American.
The Owls also welcome back two, veteran, record holders in
Markeith Montgomery and
Isaac Foster. Montgomery, who was tied with Morris for the team lead in interceptions last season, holds the KSU record for career pickoffs with 10. He led the KSU defense with 60 total tackles in 2022.
Foster, who has become a household name for Owl fans over the last few years, brings 40 games of experience to the KSU backfield. He is a three-time all-conference selection and is the current KSU record holder in rushing yards per attempt (10.5).
Season ticket renewals for the upcoming season will be available later this month. New season ticket sales will begin in April.
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